DisplayBuddy v3.6.1

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