Shortcuts and Automation Build shortcuts for display modes, image adjustments, monitor inputs and saved configurations. Explore subtopics Separate articles that explore this topic in more detail. Does BetterDisplay support presets?Create reusable presets with macOS Shortcuts by saving a named sequence of BetterDisplay actions. Can a Stream Deck or similar controller switch my monitor’s input?Yes, if the button device’s software can send a keyboard shortcut or run a BetterDisplay command. How do I turn off a display with a macOS Shortcut?To remove a display from the desktop without unplugging it, use BetterDisplay’s Connect or Disconnect a Display action. Can one keyboard shortcut open PIP windows for several virtual screens?Yes. Can I use a shortcut to switch to an HDR viewing setup?Yes. Can I switch my monitor’s picture preset with a shortcut?Yes, if the monitor accepts a DDC command for that preset and your connection passes it through. How can I change display brightness at scheduled times?Create a shortcut containing BetterDisplay’s Set Brightness action, then give it a Time of Day automation trigger in Shortcuts on macOS Tahoe 26 or later. Can I switch one display between grayscale and normal output with a shortcut?Yes. Can I reset a VMM7100 HDMI adapter from a macOS Shortcut?Yes. Can one keyboard shortcut switch the inputs of several monitors?Yes. Can I switch HDR and image adjustments together with a Shortcut?Yes. What can I try if BetterDisplay actions disappear from Shortcuts?If BetterDisplay actions disappear from Shortcuts, restart the Mac and search again. How can I restore saved brightness levels on several monitors?Create a macOS Shortcut containing a Set Brightness action for each display. Can I switch between saved stream crops with a keyboard shortcut?Yes. Can I turn display mirroring on and off with a shortcut?Yes.