Lumino uses your Mac's ambient light sensor to automatically adjust external displays. Simple, native, and lightweight.
macOS 13.0+ • Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) • One-time purchase
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Set it and forget it. Your displays adjust to your environment, just like your MacBook screen.
Fine-tune each display with -100% to +100% offset. Perfect for mixed monitor setups.
Feels like it came with your Mac. Built with SwiftUI for a polished, modern experience.
Less than 1% CPU usage. Battery efficient. Runs quietly in your menu bar.
All settings stored locally. Optional anonymous telemetry via TelemetryDeck (opt-in only). No personal data, no tracking, no cloud services.
Connect or disconnect displays anytime. Settings automatically sync.
Download, open, and enable automatic mode. Done in 10 seconds.
Fine-tune each display's brightness offset to your preference.
Your displays now adapt to your environment automatically.
Compare with other display brightness apps
| Feature | Lumino | Lunar | MonitorControl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $12.99 | $34.00 | Free |
| Auto via Light Sensor | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Native macOS Design | ✅ | ⚠️ | ⚠️ |
| Simplicity | ✅✅✅ | ❌ | ✅✅ |
| CPU Usage | <1% | ~2-3% | <1% |
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Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3, M4) running macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later. Intel Macs are not currently supported.
Most modern displays connected via USB-C, DisplayPort, or HDMI support DDC/CI. If your display has physical brightness buttons, it likely works.
The automatic mode requires a built-in light sensor (MacBook, iMac). Mac Studio, Mac Mini, and Mac Pro can still use manual brightness control.
No. This app uses system-level APIs that aren't allowed in the Mac App Store. It's distributed directly for full functionality.
Email support@lumino.tools and we'll help troubleshoot. DDC/CI support depends on your display and connection — most modern displays via USB-C or HDMI work great.
Only if you choose to enable it. Lumino includes optional, anonymous usage analytics via TelemetryDeck — GDPR-compliant, no personal data, no tracking. It's off by default and can be toggled in Settings at any time.
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