How to Control Dark Mode Based on Room Lighting

Konstantin Dokuchaev
Konstantin Dokuchaev
How to Control Dark Mode Based on Room Lighting

DarkModeBuddy for macOS enables dark mode based on ambient light levels, using the MacBook’s light sensor, and allows you to set a delay before switching.

I’m not a big fan of dark themes. But early in the morning or when the room is dark, I do prefer it. While switching themes by time is easy, what about switching based on lighting conditions?

On macOS, this can be solved with a free app called DarkModeBuddy assuming you have a MacBook, since the app relies on the built-in light sensor.

After installing it, you can set a specific light level below which dark mode will be automatically activated. You can also set a delay (in seconds) to prevent the theme from changing if the light is briefly turned on or off.



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