Hotkey Control & Automation

Hotkey Control & Automation

Solaris provides robust hotkey support, allowing you to quickly control essential monitor adjustments and toggle key features without needing to open the application window. This empowers you to integrate Solaris seamlessly into your workflow and automate common tasks with a simple keypress.

Accessing Hotkey Settings

To configure and customize your hotkeys:

1. Open the Solaris application.
2. Navigate to the Settings or Preferences section (the exact location may vary slightly based on UI updates).
3. Look for a dedicated "Hotkeys" or "Keyboard Shortcuts" tab/section.

Here, you will find a list of available actions that can be bound to your preferred key combinations.

Configurable Actions

Solaris offers a range of actions that can be assigned to hotkeys, providing immediate control over your display environment:

• Toggle Circadian Mode: Instantly enable or disable the core circadian rhythm-based adjustments for brightness and color temperature.

  • Example: Ctrl + Shift + C

• Toggle Smart Game Mode: Quickly activate or deactivate Game Mode, preventing automatic adjustments during gaming sessions or other fullscreen applications.

  • Example: Ctrl + Shift + G

• Increase Master Brightness: Incrementally increase the brightness of all controlled monitors.

  • Example: Ctrl + Alt + Up Arrow

• Decrease Master Brightness: Incrementally decrease the brightness of all controlled monitors.

  • Example: Ctrl + Alt + Down Arrow

• Increase Master Color Temperature: Shift the color temperature of all controlled monitors towards warmer tones (lower Kelvin value).

  • Example: Ctrl + Alt + Right Arrow

• Decrease Master Color Temperature: Shift the color temperature of all controlled monitors towards cooler tones (higher Kelvin value).

  • Example: Ctrl + Alt + Left Arrow

• Reset Brightness to Circadian/Default: Restore the brightness of all monitors to the level dictated by the active circadian profile or the system default.

  • Example: Ctrl + Shift + B

• Reset Color Temperature to Circadian/Default: Restore the color temperature of all monitors to the level dictated by the active circadian profile or the system default.

  • Example: Ctrl + Shift + T

Setting a Hotkey

To assign a hotkey:

1. In the Hotkey settings, locate the desired action.
2. Click on the input field next to the action.
3. Press the key combination you wish to assign (e.g., Ctrl, Shift, and A simultaneously).
4. Solaris will register your hotkey. Ensure you save your settings if prompted.

Best Practices

• Avoid Conflicts: Choose hotkey combinations that are not already in use by your operating system or other frequently used applications to prevent unintended actions.
• Use Modifiers: Combining modifier keys (Ctrl, Alt, Shift, Windows Key) with standard keys often helps create unique and less conflicting shortcuts.
• Consistency: Group related actions with similar modifier combinations (e.g., Ctrl + Alt + Arrow keys for brightness/temperature adjustments).

By leveraging Solaris's hotkey controls, you can streamline your monitor management and maintain an optimal viewing experience with unparalleled speed and convenience.