Launched January 6, 2026
DisplayBuddy
Control the brightness of monitors directly from your Mac and Windows
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DisplayBuddy lets you control the real brightness of your monitors directly from your Mac and Windows - no need to touch your clunky monitor buttons! It's been tested on a wide range of monitors from manufacturers such as Dell, Acer, LG, Samsung, BenQ & Asus, and works flawlessly with most displays.
DisplayBuddy lets you control real hardware brightness, volume and other settings of external monitors from macOS and Windows via DDC.
- for
- Mac and Windows users with multiple external monitors
- pricing
- paid
works withmacOSWindows
Key features
6 features of DisplayBuddy
- Real hardware control — Adjust brightness, contrast, volume and more using DDC commands, not just software dimming.
- Sync mode — Link multiple displays so a single slider changes all synced monitors together.
- Presets — Save and switch between complete monitor setups for work, movies, gaming, etc.
- Schedules — Automatically apply presets based on time of day, sunrise/sunset, charger state or connected display.
- Gamma fallback & Wi-Fi support — Falls back to gamma control if DDC fails and can reach smart LG/Samsung displays over Wi-Fi.
- Cross-platform — Works on both macOS and Windows systems.
Use cases
- Dim all monitors for night work with one slider
- Switch to a gaming preset with optimized brightness and volume
- Automatically brighten displays at sunrise and dim them at sunset
DisplayBuddy pricing
- Personal$24.99Control monitor brightness & volume · Sync brightness & volume across monitors · Create unlimited presets · One-time payment, lifetime access
- Pro$29.99Use on up to 2 Macs · Control monitor brightness & volume · Sync brightness & volume across monitors · Create unlimited presets
- Family$49.99Use on up to 5 Macs · Control monitor brightness & volume · Sync brightness & volume across monitors · Create unlimited presets
DisplayBuddy FAQ
What monitors are supported?+
DisplayBuddy works with most monitors that support DDC, including Dell, Acer, LG, Samsung, BenQ, HP, ASUS, Xiaomi and many others.
What happens if a monitor doesn’t respond to DDC?+
The app automatically falls back to gamma control to adjust brightness.
Can I control monitors over Wi-Fi?+
Yes, smart LG webOS and Samsung Tizen displays can be controlled via Wi-Fi.
Is there a money-back guarantee?+
Yes, a 7-day full-price refund is offered for purchases.
Do I need a separate license for each user account?+
Different user accounts on the same Mac require separate licenses.
Summarized by DevHunt from displaybuddy.app · Oct 4, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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