( DisplayBuddy v3.6.1 )
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DisplayBuddy v3.6.1 for Mac
DisplayBuddy is a native macOS utility for controlling external monitors from software—brightness, contrast, volume, input source, layout, and more—without reaching for on-screen display menus.
Version 3.6.1 (11 May 2026) is a maintenance release; the headline in 3.6.0 was UI localization and a raised minimum OS requirement.
What DisplayBuddy does
- DDC/CI control for compatible displays—sliders, keyboard shortcuts, and menu-bar access
- Presets — save and restore multi-monitor settings (resolution, rotation, brightness, input, sync, HDR, True Tone, Night Shift, and more)
- Schedules — auto-activate presets by time, sunrise/sunset, charger state, Dark Mode, or app launch
- Sync — mirror brightness/contrast across selected displays
- Support for Apple displays, Samsung Smart Monitors, Studio Display XDR UltraBright, and selected smart-monitor integrations
- CLI & MCP (since 3.3) for automation and agent workflows
- Control Center presets, Spotlight/App Intents, and Siri shortcuts (DisplayBuddy 3)
What’s new in v3.6.1
- Fixes an issue with the DisplayBuddy CLI on Setapp
- Fixes a broken link to the getting-started guide in Settings
Recent (3.6.0): French, Spanish, German, Traditional and Simplified Chinese UI; macOS 12+ now required.
Requirements & licensing
- Version: 3.6.1
- Platform: macOS 12 or later; native Apple Silicon support
- Hardware: External monitors with DDC/CI or supported smart-monitor / Apple display integrations (varies by model)
- License: one-time purchase from the developer; major updates included; also available via Setapp
Official: DisplayBuddy · Release notes
