Microsoft might be working on a universal app to control all the RGB lighting on your PC.
The company on Thursday released Windows 11 preview build 25295, and a few users spotted a new feature in the settings panel under personalization called “Lighting.”
Accessing it will show a new window, where you can control the RGB lighting for various USB-attached peripherals, including the mouse, keyboard, and headphones. A screenshot from Twitter user Albacore shows you can change the brightness and colors, plus adjust the lighting pattern from “rainbow" to "blink" or a solid color. Another button will cause the RGB on your accessories to match the accent color of your Windows desktop settings.
According to users, the Lighting feature is currently disabled, but can be activated through ViVeTool, which can access hidden features in Windows.
If real, the feature promises to cut down on the bloat from installing third-party apps to control the RGB lighting on your PC accessories. Currently, if you connect an RGB mouse or keyboard to your PC, you need to download the vendor’s third-party app to customize the lighting, which can be a hassle, especially if you’re buying accessories from multiple device makers.
Microsoft did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But it looks like the company is trying to centralize access to the RGB lighting customization in a new Windows 11 settings panel. Hopefully, the same feature will also allow users to control RGB lighting for various PC components connected to the motherboard, such as the graphics card and cooling fans.