Lunar
- Android app
- Not listed
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs on
- Mac
Summary
Lunar is a macOS app for controlling external monitors, including their brightness. On compatible monitors, it uses DDC to send brightness and input commands directly. Manual Mode offers hotkeys for brightness, volume, and input, while Sync Mode copies the MacBook’s adaptive brightness changes to connected displays. Sensor Mode adjusts brightness and contrast using an external ambient light sensor, and Location Mode bases adjustments on the sun’s position. Clock Mode schedules brightness and contrast changes by time or solar events. Pro features include XDR Brightness, sub-zero dimming, Auto BlackOut, BlackOut, and FaceLight. Lunar also integrates with macOS Shortcuts and has a command-line interface for monitor automation. It supports macOS 11 or later and runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel. If DDC is unavailable, Gamma can dim the display but cannot control monitor volume or input. The free version limits Manual Mode to 100 adjustments per day and Shortcuts to 100 action calls per day. Lunar Pro is a 23.00 USD lifetime license.
Who it is for
Lunar suits Mac users who want to adjust external monitor settings or automate changes with Shortcuts or the command line. Its modes offer options based on ambient light, location, and schedule.
What is good
- Manual hotkeys cover brightness, volume, and input.
- Clock Mode schedules brightness and contrast changes.
- Integrates with macOS Shortcuts and a command-line interface.
- Runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel.
What to know first
- Free Manual Mode is limited to 100 adjustments daily.
- Free Shortcuts use is limited to 100 action calls daily.
- Gamma fallback cannot change monitor volume or input.
- Lunar Pro costs 23.00 USD for a lifetime license.
Verdict
Lunar offers several ways to adjust and automate external monitor settings on macOS. Check whether your monitor supports DDC, since the fallback cannot control volume or input.
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Facts
- What it does
- Lunar is a macOS app for controlling monitors, including external monitor brightness.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- DDC control
- Lunar uses DDC to send brightness and input commands directly to compatible monitors.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- Manual controls
- Manual Mode supports brightness, volume, and input hotkeys for external monitors.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- Adaptive brightness
- Sync Mode copies the MacBook’s adaptive brightness adjustments to external monitors.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- Sensor and location modes
- Sensor Mode adjusts brightness and contrast from an external ambient light sensor, while Location Mode adapts monitors based on the sun’s position.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- Scheduling
- Clock Mode can schedule brightness and contrast changes by time, sunrise, noon, or sunset.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- Display features
- Pro features include XDR Brightness, sub-zero dimming, Auto BlackOut, BlackOut, and FaceLight.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- Automation
- Lunar integrates with macOS Shortcuts and includes a command-line interface for controlling and automating monitors.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- Compatibility
- The homepage says Lunar is compatible with macOS 11+ and runs natively on Apple Silicon and Intel.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- DDC limitation
- When DDC is unavailable, Gamma fallback can dim the display but cannot control monitor volume or input.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- Privacy
- Lunar says it does not collect, store, or sell user identifiable or behavioral data, but it collects anonymous monitor data and uses Sentry for crash reporting.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- Error reporting details
- Crash reports may include device information and IP address, and may include an email only if the user consented to contact after buying Pro; reports are deleted weekly.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- Support
- Users can contact the developer through a web form, and the contact page directs license delivery issues to the Discord server.lunar.fyi · 29 Sept 2026
- Maker
- The maker’s personal site identifies Alin Panaitiu as Lunar’s developer and says he lives in Brașov, Romania.alinpanaitiu.com · 29 Sept 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Brașov, Romanialunar.fyi · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- lunar.fyi· checked 29 Sept 2026
- lunar.fyi/privacy· checked 29 Sept 2026
- lunar.fyi/contact· checked 29 Sept 2026
- alinpanaitiu.com· checked 29 Sept 2026