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Twinkle Tray

Ch 066.9of 25 Monitor Control Software
  1. 1Runs onWindows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Supported platformsWindows
  4. 4DDC/CI controlYes
  5. 5Input switchingYes
  6. 6Monitor profilesYes
  7. 7Settings schedulingYes
  8. 8CLI or API accessYes
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Overview

Twinkle Tray is ranked #6 of 25 in monitor control software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.

Twinkle Tray plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free 100% free Windows 10 & Windows 11 · most laptops and DDC/CI-enabled monitors twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026

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Monitor profiles
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Settings scheduling
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CLI or API access
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Facts

Purpose
Twinkle Tray manages brightness levels for multiple monitors from a Windows system-tray icon.twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026
Display support
It works with most laptops and DDC/CI-enabled monitors.twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026
Brightness control
Brightness sliders can adjust one display or all displays at once.twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026
Monitor controls
It can control DDC/CI features including contrast, volume, and power state.twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026
Automation
It supports brightness adjustments by time of day or when the computer is idle.twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026
Hotkeys
Users can bind hotkeys to adjust specific displays or all displays.twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026
Scripting
It supports command-line arguments for custom scripting.twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026
Localization
The application is localized for over 20 languages.twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026
Distribution
Twinkle Tray is available through the Microsoft Store or as a GitHub installer.twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026
Compatibility limits
VGA/DVI connections and some USB, Thunderbolt, or Surface docks with HDMI or DisplayPort may not be compatible.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Protocols
Twinkle Tray uses DDC/CI for external displays and WMI for internal laptop displays.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Privacy
The privacy policy says it collects user settings, operating system, CPU name, app version, user interactions, and estimated location through Google Analytics, with an opt-out in Settings.twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026
Data sharing
The privacy policy says collected details are stored in Google Analytics and are not shared with other third parties.twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026
License
The source code is provided under the MIT License.github.com · 1 Oct 2026
Support
The official site links to GitHub source code, opened issues, and troubleshooting documentation.twinkletray.com · 1 Oct 2026

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