The big list of things you can do with DisplayBuddy

DisplayBuddy is packed with features to help you get the most out of your external displays. Here's a comprehensive guide to everything you can do:

Display Controls

Brightness Control

Adjust the actual hardware brightness of your external monitors - not a software overlay. This is the same brightness control you'd access through your monitor's physical buttons, but controlled directly from your Mac.

Contrast Control

Fine-tune the contrast ratio of your displays for better visibility and reduced eye strain.

Volume Control

Control the volume of monitors with built-in speakers directly from your Mac. No need to reach for your monitor's buttons or remote.

Keyboard Integration

Brightness Keys

Use your keyboard's brightness keys (F1/F2 on Mac keyboards) to control external display brightness. Works with:

• MacBook built-in keyboard
• Apple Magic Keyboard
• Third-party keyboards like Logitech MX Keys

Volume Keys

Similarly, use your keyboard's volume keys to control monitor speakers.

Sync Features

Brightness Sync

Keep multiple displays at the same brightness level automatically. When you adjust one, others follow.

Follow Mode

Set one display to follow another's brightness changes automatically.

Presets

Save your preferred display settings and restore them with a single click:

• Multiple preset slots
• Quick access from the menu bar
• Keyboard shortcuts for instant switching

Menu Bar Integration

• Quick access to all controls from the menu bar
• Compact view for essential controls
• Expanded view for full control

Supported Displays

DisplayBuddy works with most external monitors that support DDC/CI (Display Data Channel Command Interface), including:

• Dell
• LG
• Samsung
• BenQ
• ASUS
• Acer
• HP
• Lenovo
• And many more...

Apple Silicon Support

Full native support for:

• M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max, M1 Ultra
• M2, M2 Pro, M2 Max, M2 Ultra
• M3, M3 Pro, M3 Max
• M4, M4 Pro, M4 Max
• M5, M5 Pro, M5 Max

Smart TV Support

Control Samsung Smart TVs and Smart Monitors over Wi-Fi with dedicated integration.