Enable or disable Dynamic Lighting on Windows 11

The latest preview builds of Windows 11 features Dynamic Lighting. Dynamic Lighting aims to create cohesion across a fragmented ecosystem. This feature will provide rich end user experiences that will constantly delight users on Windows. In this guide, you’ll learn how to enable or disable Dynamic Lighting on Windows 11.

According to Microsoft, Dynamic Lighting provides Windows users and developers with native control of lighting devices implementing the open HID LampArray standard. By adopting an open standard, and by working with our OEM and ODM partners, Microsoft seeks to improve the RGB device and software ecosystem for users by increasing interoperability of devices and apps. Device manufacturers can use standardized firmware for the first time, enabling new native experiences across the Windows OS and apps without the high costs of proprietary firmware and software development.

Enable or disable Dynamic Lighting on Windows 11

Turn on Dynamic Lighting on Windows 11

1. Press + I keys to open Settings app.

2. In the Settings app, go to Personalization > Dynamic Lighting.

3. In right pane of Dynamic Lighting, locate Use Dynamic Lighting on my devices option. You can turn On this option to enable Dynamic Lighting.

As soon as you turn On the option, Dynamic Lighting should be enabled on your system.

Devices supporting Dynamic Lighting on Windows 11

As of this writing (1 Oct, 2023), following devices supports Dynamic Lighting:

Keyboard

• Razer Turret Keyboard Xbox One Edition
• Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro
• Razer DeathStalker V2 Pro TKL
• Razer Ornata V2
• Razer Ornata V3
• Razer Ornata V3 TKL
• Razer Huntsman Tournament Edition
• Razer Huntsman Mini
• Razer Huntsman V2 Analog
• Razer Huntsman V2 Tenkeyless
• Razer Huntsman V2
• Razer Huntsman Mini Analog
• Razer DeathStalker V2
• Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro
• Razer BlackWidow V3 Tenkeyless

Mice

• Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse
• Razer Turret Mouse Xbox One
• Razer Naga Left Handed
• Razer Naga Pro

Of course, Windows device partners such as ASUS, ACER, MSI, HP, LOGITECH, RAZER will continue to add new devices supporting Dynamic Lighting. For updates  on this list, check this page.

That’s it!