Automate Everything
DisplayBuddy is deeply integrated into macOS — letting you control your displays not just from the app, but through Siri, Shortcuts, AppleScript, and even Spotlight.
Whether you’re automating your workspace or building advanced workflows, DisplayBuddy fits right into your Mac’s automation ecosystem.
Siri
DisplayBuddy works seamlessly with Siri on macOS.
You can ask Siri to control your displays — completely hands-free.
Examples
- “Hey Siri, set brightness to 60% on my Dell Ultrasharp.”
- “Hey Siri, rotate LG Ultrafine to 90 degrees”
- “Hey Siri, activate my Movie Time preset.”
Siri can adjust brightness, contrast, volume, rotation, and even activate presets — making it the simplest way to manage your displays.
Mac Shortcuts
DisplayBuddy supports the macOS Shortcuts app for deep automation.
You can create custom shortcuts that:
- Adjust brightness or contrast for specific monitors.
- Switch input sources automatically.
- Activate presets at a specific time or when launching an app.
- Chain multiple actions — like turning on Focus Mode, dimming displays, and opening work apps.
Shortcuts can be triggered using Siri, keyboard shortcuts, or automations — giving you total control over when and how your displays react.
Pro tip: Combine DisplayBuddy with other Shortcuts actions. For example, start your music playlist, open Slack, and activate your “Work Mode” preset in a single tap.
AppleScript
DisplayBuddy integrates naturally with AppleScript through the Shortcuts system.
You can trigger DisplayBuddy actions by running your DisplayBuddy shortcuts directly from AppleScript.
Just create a shortcut using the macOS Shortcuts app and then activate it using AppleScript.
Example
tell application "Shortcuts Events"
run shortcut "Activate Movie Time"
end tell
Spotlight (macOS Tahoe and newer)
New in macOS Tahoe: DisplayBuddy integrates directly with Spotlight. Just press ⌘ + Space and type: Activate Preset Spotlight instantly shows your available presets — simply hit Return to apply one right from the search bar. It’s the fastest way to switch your display setup without even opening DisplayBuddy.
Real-world Automations
Here are a few examples to get you inspired:
- Morning Routine: At 8 AM, a Shortcut automatically activates Work Mode, increases brightness, and opens your favorite apps.
- Evening Wind-Down: When Dark Mode turns on, your Relax preset dims displays and powers off your secondary monitor.
- Dock Setup: When your external monitor connects, DisplayBuddy switches inputs and syncs brightness automatically.
- Siri Quick Commands: “Hey Siri, set all displays to 80% brightness” before starting a movie night.
With DisplayBuddy’s automation and scripting support, your displays become a living part of your Mac — smart, adaptable, and fully in sync with how you work.
