[GH-ISSUE #1444] Allow controlling volume for all output devices (Internal MacBook speakers, Headphones, etc) #818

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opened 2026-05-05 06:44:40 -06:00 by gitea-mirror · 4 comments

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:44:40 -06:00

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Originally created by @noah-nuebling on GitHub (Oct 7, 2023).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/1444

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Sometimes I use headphones plugged into my MacBook while the MacBook is connected to a keyboad and monitor. I'd like to use the same keyboard keys that I use to control the volume of the external display audio (through MonitorControl) to also control the volume of my headphones.

Describe the solution you'd like

I'd like it if MonitorControl changed the Macs' internal volume alongside the volume of the external monitor.

Describe alternatives you've considered

I think I could possibly use another program to map the keys that MonitorControl uses to control external monitor volume, to also control internal macOS volume. But I'm not sure this is possible.

Alternatively I could map other keys to control internal macOS volume from my external keyboard. But I'd have to install some program for that, too, since it's not possible in the macOS shortcuts settings as far as I can see.

Anything else?

See this and this code for an example of how to change internal system volume programmatically.

Also thanks for making this great app, I think it's super neat and useful and I'm glad it exist! I especially love how it allows you to dim below the lowest brightness without any extra setup and how the dimming is nicely animated.

Originally created by @noah-nuebling on GitHub (Oct 7, 2023). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/MonitorControl/MonitorControl/issues/1444 ### Before opening the issue, have you...? - [X] Searched for existing issues ### Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe Sometimes I use headphones plugged into my MacBook while the MacBook is connected to a keyboad and monitor. I'd like to use the same keyboard keys that I use to control the volume of the external display audio (through MonitorControl) to also control the volume of my headphones. ### Describe the solution you'd like I'd like it if MonitorControl changed the Macs' internal volume alongside the volume of the external monitor. ### Describe alternatives you've considered I think I could possibly use another program to map the keys that MonitorControl uses to control external monitor volume, to also control internal macOS volume. But I'm not sure this is possible. Alternatively I could map other keys to control internal macOS volume from my external keyboard. But I'd have to install some program for that, too, since it's not possible in the macOS shortcuts settings as far as I can see. ### Anything else? See [this](https://github.com/noah-nuebling/mac-mouse-fix/blob/ec72e008c5a11bd5d515370191ca3eb743c03c50/Helper/Core/Actions/Actions.m#L99C20-L99C20) and [this](https://github.com/noah-nuebling/mac-mouse-fix/blob/ec72e008c5a11bd5d515370191ca3eb743c03c50/Shared/Constants.h#L272C15-L272C15) code for an example of how to change internal system volume programmatically. Also thanks for making this great app, I think it's super neat and useful and I'm glad it exist! I especially love how it allows you to dim below the lowest brightness without any extra setup and how the dimming is nicely animated.

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gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:44:47 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Oct 19, 2023):

Hi @noah-nuebling - the feature set of the app is now considered final by the team, no more feature additions are planned. I can move this feature request over to BetterDisplay's issue list and might implement it in a future release if it's ok with you.

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Oct 19, 2023): Hi @noah-nuebling - the feature set of the app is now considered final by the team, no more feature additions are planned. I can move this feature request over to BetterDisplay's issue list and might implement it in a future release if it's ok with you.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:44:49 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Oct 25, 2023):

Added this to BetterDisplay's enhancement list for future consideration. Will close it here as MonitorControl is considered feauture-complete and no more additions are planned.

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Oct 25, 2023): Added this to BetterDisplay's enhancement list for future consideration. Will close it here as MonitorControl is considered feauture-complete and no more additions are planned.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:44:52 -06:00

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@noah-nuebling commented on GitHub (Oct 25, 2023):

I think it's a bit unfortunate, because I like this app better than BetterDisplay since it's simpler. But I guess I'll have to migrate to BetterDisplay at some point. Thank you for getting back.

@noah-nuebling commented on GitHub (Oct 25, 2023): I think it's a bit unfortunate, because I like this app better than BetterDisplay since it's simpler. But I guess I'll have to migrate to BetterDisplay at some point. Thank you for getting back.

gitea-mirror commented

2026-05-05 06:44:53 -06:00

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@waydabber commented on GitHub (Oct 26, 2023):

Simpler for sure, but basically all features of MonitorControl is free in BetterDisplay as well.

@waydabber commented on GitHub (Oct 26, 2023): Simpler for sure, but basically all features of MonitorControl is free in BetterDisplay as well.