How to disable automatic brightness in Windows 11

Last update: 08/02/2024
Author: Sebastian Vidal

Hello Tecnobits! How are you, bright day? Speaking of glitter, did you know you can disable automatic brightness in Windows 11? Quite a dazzle!

What is auto brightness in Windows 11?

Auto-brightness in Windows 11 is a feature that automatically adjusts the screen brightness based on lighting conditions detected by the device's camera or light sensor. This helps reduce brightness in dark environments and increase brightness in brighter environments, which can be helpful in saving energy and reducing eye fatigue.

Why turn off automatic brightness in Windows 11?

Turning off automatic brightness in Windows 11 may be necessary in certain situations, such as when automatic adjustment is not accurate or when you want to have full control over the screen brightness. Additionally, some users prefer to keep the brightness at a constant level, regardless of lighting conditions.

How to turn off automatic brightness in Windows 11 from settings?

  1. Go to "Settings" by clicking the Windows icon on the taskbar and selecting "Settings."
  2. Select “System” in the configuration window.
  3. In the left menu, click on "Display".
  4. Scroll down until you find the “Brightness and color” option.
  5. Disable the “Automatically adjust brightness” option by sliding the switch to the left.
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How to disable automatic brightness in Windows 11 from the Control Panel?

  1. Open the Control Panel by clicking on the Windows icon and selecting "Control Panel."
  2. In Control Panel, select "Hardware and Sound."
  3. Select "Power Options."
  4. In the “Power Options” window, click “Change plan settings” next to the selected plan.
  5. In the next window, select “Change advanced power settings.”
  6. Locate the “Ambient Light Sensor” option and disable it by clicking the plus sign (+) to expand the options and selecting “Off.”

How to turn off automatic brightness in Windows 11 from Registry Editor?

  1. Press Windows + R keys to open the "Run" dialog box and type "regedit."
  2. Press Enter or click "OK" to open Registry Editor.
  3. In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following location:
    • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareIntelDisplayigfxcui
  4. Look for the “Auto Brightness” or “AutoBrighntess” entry and double-click it.
  5. Change the value to "0" to disable automatic brightness.
  6. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
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How to turn off automatic brightness in Windows 11 from Device Manager?

  1. Press the Windows + X keys and select “Device Manager” from the menu that appears.
  2. In Device Manager, expand the “Monitors” category.
  3. Right click on your monitor and select "Properties."
  4. Navigate to the “Details” tab and select “Hardware Instance Identification” from the drop-down menu.
  5. Take note of the value that appears in the "Value" field. This is the hardware identifier of your monitor.
  6. Press Windows + R keys to open the “Run” dialog box and type “devmgmt.msc.”
  7. Find your monitor in the list and double-click it.
  8. Navigate to the “Drivers” tab and click “Update Driver.”
  9. Select “Browse your computer for driver software” and then “Choose from a list of device drivers on your computer.”
  10. Select the appropriate driver for your monitor and click "Next."

See you later, Tecnobits! Remember that turning off automatic brightness in Windows 11 is as simple as adjust brightness settings in system settings. See you soon!

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