Example Code for Raspberry Pi-Brightness Control
Last revision 2026/01/22
Explore a comprehensive guide on controlling screen brightness with Raspberry Pi, complete with setup instructions, software download links, and troubleshooting tips for common display issues.
Brightness Control
Raspberry Pi
Connect USB and HDMI to Raspberry Pi:
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Download Brightness Control Software: BrightnessControl(Github)
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Copy the downloaded compressed file to any user path on the Raspberry Pi, such as the desktop: /home/pi/Desktop

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Navigate to your home folder:

cd /home/pi/Desktop/BrightnessControl -
Configure boot and start environment, run:

sudo chmod 777 setup.sh ./setup.sh -
Brightness Control:

python SetBrightness.py
Windows and the other Systems
Connect USB and HDMI to PC:
There will be a COM port in device manager, open the serial port, set baudrate to 115200bps, send HEX data: 55 AA FF 0D 0A,
FF is the brightness, 00~FF.
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