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How to Use Dynamic Lighting on Windows 11
Dynamic Lighting brings native RGB control to Windows 11
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Updated onOctober 11, 2023
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Windows 11 Dynamic Lighting allows you to control lighting on peripherals from different manufacturers on your PC, without using any third-party software.
In today’s guide, we’re going to take a closer look at this feature and see how it works and how to configure it properly.
Benefits of Dynamic Lighting:
How do I control RGB lighting with Windows 11?
Setting up Dynamic Lighting on Windows 11
Exploring third-party software and hardware options
Currently, each manufactuer has its own lighting software that allows you to customize how the lighting works, and the software allows you to change the following:
Currently, Razer offers the best compatibility, but all the aforementioned manufactuers are partnering with Microsoft, so we should see more devices that support Dynamic Lighting soon.
The Dynamic Lighting support is fairly limited and currently only the following devices fully support it:
Laptops:
Keyboards:
Mice:
The following devices generally suppot Dynamic Lighting, but they aren’t cerfied by Microsoft, so you may experience bugs:
Keyboards:
Mice:
ASUS ROG has partnered with Microsoft and they are planning to release devices that are compatible with Dynamic Lighting in Windows 11. We expect to see some of those devices available later this year.
Dynamic Lighting feature on Windows 11 sounds great in theory, since it will allow you to sync compatible devices without having to use third-party software. However, Windows 11 RGB control is rather limited, and currently only a handful of devices support this new feature.
If you’re looking to customize lighting on your computer, we have a great guide on how toconnect an RGB controller to your PC. If you prefer software solutions, then don’t miss our guide on the bestRGB controller software.
Do you plan to use Dynamic Lighting feature on Windows 11? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section.
More about the topics:Windows 11 Software & Apps
Alexandru Poloboc
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With an overpowering desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter, anchor, as well as TV and radio entertainment show host.
A certified gadget freak, he always feels the need to surround himself with next-generation electronics.
When he is not working, he splits his free time between making music, gaming, playing football, basketball and taking his dogs on adventures.
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With a desire to always get to the bottom of things and uncover the truth, Alex spent most of his time working as a news reporter.
