Control Monitor settings (brightness, etc.) from Desktop

chris-ma
chris-ma Member Posts: 4 New User
edited March 2023 in 2017 Archives

Hello,

is there any way the Monitor settings (B326HK in my case) can be controlled through software from the Desktop (Windows/Linux) instead of using the buttons/menus on the monitor itself?

This would be very helpful, especially in controlling the backlight/brightness of my monitor.

Are there any tools ? Is this even possible using DisplayPort ?

Best regards, Chris

 

Best Answer

  • chris-ma
    chris-ma Member Posts: 4 New User
    Answer ✓

    I figured it out: Controlling the Monitor can be done using the Display Data Channel

    There is a linux tool for it: ddcutil

    It talks to the monitor using I2C and it can control brightness, contrast, color preset, input source etc.

Answers

  • chris-ma
    chris-ma Member Posts: 4 New User
    Answer ✓

    I figured it out: Controlling the Monitor can be done using the Display Data Channel

    There is a linux tool for it: ddcutil

    It talks to the monitor using I2C and it can control brightness, contrast, color preset, input source etc.