Whether you’re working, gaming, or watching movies, adjusting the brightness of your LG monitor can significantly improve the viewing experience and help reduce eye strain. A properly calibrated brightness level not only enhances image clarity but also ensures long-lasting comfort during extended use. Fortunately, LG monitors offer several convenient ways to adjust brightness, from accessing the Quick Settings menu directly on the monitor to using the OnScreen Control app for more precise adjustments. To learn about the methods in detail, go through this guide.
How to Change Screen Brightness on LG Monitor
1. Locate the Joystick Control button at the bottom center and press it to turn on the LG Monitor.
2. Once turned on, press the Joystick button again to open the main menu.
3. In that, hit the Menu option and click Quick Settings.
4. Under this section, you can view the Brightness and Contrast option. Drag the slider forward or backward to increase or decrease the brightness of your LG Monitor.
Use LG OnScreen Control App to Change the LG Monitor Brightness
You can use the LG OnScreen Control App to adjust the brightness of all your LG Monitors. To do it, refer to the steps below.
1. Go to this LG website (https://www.lg.com/support/product-support/manuals-software/).
2. Enter the Model Number of your LG Monitor and open it.
3. Look for the OnScreen Control App for Windows or Mac and navigate to it. Based on the operating system you use on the LG Monitor, download the software and install it by following the on-screen instructions.
4. Run the software after installation and go to the Monitor Settings on the left pane.
5. On this screen, you can adjust the Brightness and Contrast of the LG Monitor by dragging the slider.
How to Automatically Change Brightness on LG Monitor
The Smart Energy Saving and Digital Fine Contrast feature on LG Monitors is designed to reduce power consumption by adjusting the monitor’s brightness settings based on room lighting. If you find any decrease in brightness and just want to disable it or if you want to adjust brightness automatically based on your surrounding light, below are the steps you need to follow.
Digital Fine Contrast:
1. Press the joystick button located at the bottom center, move the joystick to the right and select Settings from the pop-up menu.
2. In the settings menu, scroll to Picture, and press the joystick to select it.
3. Choose Picture Adjust and then set DFC to OFF or ON.
SES (Smart Energy Saving):
1. Press the Joystick button at the bottom center and hit the option Settings.
2. Navigate to General from the settings menu and select Smart Energy Saving. Then, set it to High, Low, or OFF based on your preference.
How to Control Brightness on LG Monitor with Windows OS
Adjusting the brightness of your LG monitor directly from Windows is a convenient way to ensure your display is comfortable for long hours of use. To change it, refer to the steps below.
1. Tap the Windows icon at the bottom and select System.
2. Choose the option Display.
3. Under Brightness and Color, drag the slider to increase or decrease the brightness.
How to Control Brightness on LG Monitor with Mac OS
If you have connected the Mac device to the LG Monitor and if it runs on MacOS, refer to the steps below to adjust the brightness.
1. Select the Apple icon at the top-left.
2. Hit the option System Settings.
3. Tap the option Display and change the Brightness by adjusting the slider.
FAQ
Disable Smart Energy Saving (SES) or Digital Fine Contrast (DFC) features on the LG Monitor if they are automatically changing the brightness.
If you can’t adjust the brightness on your LG monitor, it may be due to minor bugs or temporary malfunctions. If you can’t access the monitor settings, try using the LG OnScreen Control app to alter the brightness of your device.
