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    DisplayBuddy Release Notes

    Complete list of updates we've shipped to our amazing customers.

    We're hard at work on DisplayBuddy and you see the complete list of updates we've shipped to our amazing customers. DisplayBuddy updates, including major updates like DisplayBuddy 2 and 3, are free for all users, always. We believe that once you have paid for the app, you own your copy, and you shouldn't have to pay for it again.

    3.4.1: UltraBright for Studio Display XDR

    Released on March 25, 2026

    New Features

    • UltraBright now supports the new Studio Display XDR.

    3.4.0: HDR, True Tone & Night Shift

    Released on March 21, 2026

    New Features

    • DisplayBuddy can now control True Tone, Night Shift, and Dark Mode across all displays.
    • DisplayBuddy can now also toggle HDR for displays that support high dynamic range on macOS
    • And of course, you can use presets to automate True Tone, Night Shift and Dark Mode.

    Fixes and Improvements

    • Cleaned up the Settings menu to make it easier to scan and navigate, grouped similar items together for a cleaner, less busy layout.
    • DisplayBuddy can now also turn on or off HDR for displays that support HDR on macOS
    • You can also use presets to automate True Tone, Night Shift and Dark Mode.

    3.3.0: DisplayBuddy Command Line (CLI) and MCP

    Released on March 14, 2026

    DisplayBuddy CLI

    • DisplayBuddy now includes a full-fledged Command Line Interface (CLI).
    • You can control DisplayBuddy features directly from Terminal for automation and power-user workflows.
    • Full documentation is available in the new Command Line + AI docs section.
    • DisplayBuddy now also has a MCP server so that your agents can control your monitors directly.

    3.2.2

    Released on Feb 17, 2026

    Fixes and Improvements

    • Fixes an issue where resolution would not apply when using Presets if only a single display was connected.

    3.2.0

    Released on Feb 1, 2026

    New Features

    • DisplayBuddy can now save your display arrangement (layout) across multiple displays and restore it later with one click.
    • You can now set the main display (the display with the macOS menu bar and Dock) using Presets.
    • To try this, create a Preset and enable the Save Display Arrangement toggle.

    Fixes and Improvements

    • Fixes an issue where the resolution check mark would not update after changing resolution.

    3.1.0

    Released on Jan 4, 2026

    Fixes and Improvements

    • DisplayBuddy has a brand-new Settings experience to make it easy to customise your settings!
    • DisplayBuddy now makes it easier to transfer license from your old Mac to your new one.

    3.0.7

    Released on Dec 22, 2025

    Fixes and Improvements

    • Fixes an issue where DisplayBuddy would repeatedly ask for your license key.

    3.0.6

    Released on Dec 19, 2025

    Fixes and Improvements

    • DisplayBuddy now has a brand-new onboarding experience.
    • Fixes an issue with some users being unable to connect to their Samsung smart displays.

    3.0.4

    Released on Nov 20, 2025

    Fixes and Improvements

    • Improved connectivity with Samsung Smart Displays after your Mac wakes up from sleep.
    • DisplayBuddy now uses the right maximum brightness value reported from your display via DDC.
    • DisplayBuddy is smoother to use with most displays using the sliders.

    3.0.1

    Released on Sept 22, 2025

    Schedules

    • Introducing Schedules: automatically activate your Presets (saved display settings) with triggers like sunrise/sunset, specific times, charger status, dark mode, and more.
    • With Schedules, DisplayBuddy completes the loop: Control your displays > Save them as Presets > Automate with Schedules.

    macOS Tahoe Update

    • A brand new app icon that feels right at home in your dock.
    • All windows redesigned with a sleek liquid glass look.
    • Put your Presets directly in Control Center for instant access.
    • Spotlight & App Intents support, so you can run your presets by just typing "Activate Preset", or ask Siri!

    2.32

    Released on June 1, 2025

    • Samsung Smart Monitors: Now along with the real volume, you can also control the real brightness and contrast of Samsung Smart Monitors!

    2.21

    Released on May 27, 2024

    • UltraBright: Take full advantage of your Macbook screen by unlocking it's full 1600 nits of brightness!
    • Samsung Smart Monitor Control: Control the real volume, power, input source and more of modern Samsung Smart Monitors like the M5, M7, M8 and ViewFinity S9.

    2.0

    Released on August 28, 2023

    • Complete Redesign: A built from the ground up redesign that feels right at home on modern macOS.
    • Presets: Save settings across multiple monitors and restore them later with a single click.
    • Sync: Refreshed interface for following one display by others.
    • Mute Support, HiDPI resolutions, and better keyboard handling.