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Display Pilot 2 vs ControlMyMonitor: catalog facts
Display Pilot 2ControlMyMonitor
Free

Free download for BenQ monitor owners.

Free

Freeware from NirSoft that may be redistributed free of charge.

macOS Windows, Command line
  • Brightness, volume and input changes without the monitor's buttons
  • Automatic pivot detection
  • Changes brightness, contrast and input source without the monitor's buttons
  • Full command-line control for scripts
  • Only works with supported BenQ monitors
  • Some features depend on the connection type and computer model
  • Requires hardware that supports DDC/CI
  • Results depend on monitor firmware, cable and graphics driver
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: Freeware
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 1, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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