Is MonitorControl free?

Yes, MonitorControl is completely free to use. It is also open source, so you can inspect and contribute to the code.

How do I uninstall MonitorControl?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask monitorcontrol`. Homebrew will remove MonitorControl and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to MonitorControl?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update MonitorControl to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask monitorcontrol` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does MonitorControl work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, MonitorControl can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedApril 9, 2026

MonitorControl

Name: MonitorControl
Availability: InStock

Control external monitor brightness & volume

System UtilitiesFreeOpen SourceReplaces Lunar Pro ($23)

MonitorControl screenshot — MonitorControl — Official Website

What is MonitorControl?

Control external monitor brightness & volume

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask monitorcontrol

How to Install MonitorControl on Mac

Follow these steps to install MonitorControl using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask monitorcontrol
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask monitorcontrol
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm monitorcontrol is installed, then try `monitorcontrol --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch MonitorControl
Run `monitorcontrol` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Open source codebase

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Video Tutorials

Getting Started with MonitorControl

Brian Popp23.5K views

How to fix Sound and Brightness on an external display - Mac DisplayPort - Monitor Control App

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Control your external Monitor on MacOS #mac #monitor #app #software

Alex Tech Life • 1.5K views

Controlling External Monitor Volume: How to Use eqMac with HDMI, USB-C, and DisplayPort Connections

Chris Spiegl • 33.1K views

Frequently Asked Questions about MonitorControl

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask monitorcontrol`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `monitorcontrol` from Terminal.

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MonitorControl

Control external monitor brightness & volume

System UtilitiesFreeOpen SourceReplaces Lunar Pro ($23)

What is MonitorControl?

Control external monitor brightness & volume

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask monitorcontrol

How to Install MonitorControl on Mac

Follow these steps to install MonitorControl using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask monitorcontrol
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask monitorcontrol
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm monitorcontrol is installed, then try `monitorcontrol --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch MonitorControl
Run `monitorcontrol` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).