Desktop LCD monitor which allows backlight to be controlled in software

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I would like to know if there is any standard or feature which allows desktop LCD monitors backlight control setting in software. I would like to know what I should be searching for. This is a pretty common feature of laptop computers, but I'm not able to find an equivilant for desktop/standalone monitors.

I have tried a few 'sofware only' solutions which effectively just control the brightness sent to the monitor - not the backlight of the monitor itself.

Of course I can change the setting easily by using the OSD of any monitor but this is not always convienient to change.

aland

Posted 2015-03-15T12:05:39.737

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I think I've answered my own question - the standard is DDC/CI and seems to be widely supported. Software is available from http://ddc-ci.com

– aland – 2015-03-15T13:48:47.310

That’s the answer indeed, so make it one. ;) Answering your own question is possible and encouraged. – Daniel B – 2015-03-15T18:29:44.723

@DanielB This question was 'on-hold' at the time I wrote the comment – aland – 2015-03-15T23:01:14.620

Also, see this question http://superuser.com/questions/187302/how-to-adjust-monitors-backlight-brightness-in-windows

– GetFree – 2016-03-05T01:01:44.403

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The standard is DDC/CI and seems to be widely supported - it may need to be enabled from the monitors OSD (mine was disabled).

softMCCS from ddc-ci.com allows lots of control but it's too low level technical for regular use.

Just to control brightness and contrast I'm using http://clickmonitorddc.bplaced.net (Windows).

aland

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