For gamers and PC enthusiasts, RGB lighting has become an essential component for creating a personalized and immersive experience. The ability to customize the lighting of all accessories and components, regardless of the brand, has long been desired. However, current options for controlling RGB lighting can be frustrating and cumbersome. Users have to download proprietary software for each device and component, resulting in multiple apps running on their system, consuming resources and exacerbating the problem of fragmentation in the RGB lighting landscape.
To address this problem, Microsoft is adding a much-needed feature to Windows 11, called Dynamic Lighting. The feature will allow users to customize their RGB lighting directly from the Windows Settings menu. Microsoft’s goal is to create a central hub where users can adjust the lighting of all their accessories and components, making it easier to help all the RGB accessories seamlessly work together for Windows apps.
Details on how Dynamic Lighting will work are unclear, but leaked images show a new “Lighting” option within the Settings menu that allows users to set the lighting effects for all linked devices. This central RGB controller will help unite the fragmented RGB lighting landscape and streamline the process of controlling RGB lighting for users.
Currently, users are forced to manage RGB lighting settings through various software, such as Razer Synapse, Corsair iCue, and MSI’s Dragon Center. These apps consume system resources and are annoying to switch between, especially if users are trying to create matching lighting effects. While third-party RGB controller software such as OpenRGB aims to consolidate RGB settings across all devices, it would still be beneficial to have all RGB lighting settings condensed into the Windows Settings menu.
Microsoft Chief Product Officer, Panos Panay, writes in a blog post, “With Dynamic Lighting, Windows users will be able to effortlessly set up and customize their devices with RGB lights directly from Windows Settings. It has never been easier to help all your RGB accessories seamlessly work together for Windows apps.”
Microsoft has not yet disclosed how Dynamic Lighting will function, but it is expected to be rolled out to Windows Insiders this month, with no official release date for the feature.
For gamers and PC enthusiasts who have RGB lighting setups, this new feature will be a welcomed addition to Windows 11. By streamlining the process of controlling RGB lighting for all accessories and components, users can enjoy a more personalized experience that is easier to manage. Having a central RGB controller within the Windows Settings menu will simplify the management of RGB lighting and help unify the fragmented landscape of RGB lighting controllers.
In conclusion, Microsoft’s addition of Dynamic Lighting to Windows 11 is a significant step forward in improving the user experience for gamers and PC enthusiasts. With this new feature, users will be able to control all their RGB lighting settings from a centralized location, simplifying the management of RGB lighting and making it easier to create personalized experiences. This addition highlights Microsoft’s commitment to continuously improving the user experience and addressing the needs of its user base.
