Sleep, Wake and Startup Restore display connections and settings after sleep, undocking or restarting. Explore subtopics Separate articles that explore this topic in more detail. Why do my display settings disappear or switch monitors after sleep?If even a display’s custom name disappears after wake, check whether BetterDisplay is recognizing it as the same display. What can I try if the Touch Bar stays dark after undocking?If this happens after you close the lid with the built-in display disconnected and then unplug the external display, try opening the lid before unplugging the display cable. Can BetterDisplay reset a VMM7100 HDMI adapter after wake?Yes. How can I restore monitor brightness after it resets during sleep?If your monitor's hardware brightness is controlled through DDC, enable Reapply DDC settings on wake. Why won’t my Mac sleep after I unplug a display with sleep prevention enabled?Check which process is still preventing sleep. Can BetterDisplay reinitialize a display automatically after sleep?Yes. Why does a display I disconnected come back after sleep?macOS can reconnect displays after sleep to restore access to the desktop. Why is my custom resolution missing at the FileVault unlock screen?BetterDisplay cannot set the resolution of the FileVault startup unlock screen.