Support f.lux on Windows

Flux will reduce the amount of blue light emitted by the screen which aids going to bed. As it stands, there is no support for color calibration to DisplayLink connected monitors. DCC/CI commands are supported, but there are issues that make it not a viable solution (http://superuser.com/questions/257606/is-there-a-work-around-to-configure-brightness-or-color-on-a-displaylink-monitor).

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Matthew Maclean shared this idea · Aug 25, 2015 · Flag idea as inappropriate… · Admin →

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AdminAlban Rampon (USB Docking Product Manager, DisplayLink) responded · Nov 7, 2017

f.lux latest releases have enabled support for DisplayLink indirect displays (Windows 10)
You can download f.lux from https://justgetflux.com/

For the few wanted to do real monitor calibration, please contact technical_enquiries@displaylink.com to discuss how to enable this on your particular configuration.

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AdminAlban Rampon (USB Docking Product Manager, DisplayLink) responded · Sep 11, 2017

f.lux latest releases have enabled support for DisplayLink indirect displays.
You can download f.lux from https://justgetflux.com/

For the few wanted to do real monitor calibration, please contact technical_enquiries@displaylink.com to discuss how to enable this on your particular configuration.

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AdminAlban Rampon (USB Docking Product Manager, DisplayLink) responded · Jul 20, 2017

The testing of the release has shown a few important flaws in both the implementation of Windows 7 and Windows 10. Unfortunately, this means the feature is far from being good enough to release in 8.3. Work continues on top of finding out why the flaws were found so late in the development.

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AdminAlban Rampon (USB Docking Product Manager, DisplayLink) responded · Jun 9, 2017

The 1st two product line implementation is now complete. You can now try 8.3 Alpha 1 to send your feedback if you use a product based on DL-3000 and DL-5000 series:
http://www.displaylink.org/forum/showthread.php?p=83604

Delivery is forecasted between end of July, early August for DL-3000 and DL-5000 on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10TH1, 10TH2, Creators Update and Fall Creators Update.
DL-6000 series based products are next in implementation.

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AdminAlban Rampon (USB Docking Product Manager, DisplayLink) responded · May 15, 2017

The implementation progresses. The first products we are working on are the DL-3000 and DL-5000 series and you can have an early preview on Windows 10 Creators Update onwards for these devices: http://www.displaylink.org/forum/showthread.php?p=82958#post82958

Please do read the limitations before you start using it and use the forum for the feedback so it can be individually tracked and answered to.

Delivery if forecasted between end of July, early August for DL-3000 and DL-5000 on Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10TH1, 10TH2, Creators Update and Fall Creators Update.

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AdminAlban Rampon (USB Docking Product Manager, DisplayLink) responded · Mar 10, 2017

The implementation progresses. The first products we are working on are the DL-3000 and DL-5000 series and you can have an early preview on Windows 10 Anniversary Update onwards for these devices: http://www.displaylink.org/forum/showthread.php?p=82958#post82958

Still a lot of work to do… Please do read the limitations before you start using it and use the forum for the feedback so it can be individually tracked and answered to.

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AdminAlban Rampon (USB Docking Product Manager, DisplayLink) responded · Jan 12, 2017

Now the analysis for the feature has completed, the implementation has started. Contrast and brightness are already supported through DDC/CI and we are now developing gamma curve modification. The first products we are working on are the DL-3000 and DL-5000 series.

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AdminWim (Product Manager, DisplayLink) responded · Jun 26, 2016

This is planned. It has taken longer than hoped as we have been working with Microsoft to better integrate DisplayLink graphics into Windows 10, which has changed the interfaces we use. This new interface can be seen today with WIndows Insider builds and DisplayLink’s 8.0 software.

We do not want to develop this feature until this new Windows interface development is completed.

This feature is on our backlog of Windows features to add.

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Andrew commented · December 21, 2016 6:03 PM · Flag as inappropriate

OK, thanks.

Maybe I'm missing something then because my calibration do not seem to get applied to my monitors. Anything I need to do to make sure the settings are passed through?
AdminAlban Rampon (USB Docking Product Manager, DisplayLink) commented · December 21, 2016 5:38 PM · Flag as inappropriate

@All. f.lux support is under analysis. We met with the f.lux developers to discuss an implementation which will keep working with new versions of f.lux.
We are trying to think about to support individual colour correction rather than just an identical gamma curve change applied to all displays. However, we don't yet if it is possible.

@Andrew. DDC/CI pass-through on DL-3000 and DL-5000 was released as part of 8.0 M0 so has been available already.
Andrew commented · December 21, 2016 5:26 PM · Flag as inappropriate

I use the Datacolor Spyder monitor calibration.

As of Displaylink 8.1 I believe DCC/CI pass through is supported for DL-6950 devices only. Is that correct?

Any update on when this might be available for DL-5900 products?
wlad commented · December 20, 2016 1:02 PM · Flag as inappropriate

+1

I've resorted to a dirty manual WORKAROUND for this:

Using the OSD controls on the monitor itself to desaturate the green and blue until the colour matches the colour output of my laptop screen :-)

Not ideal, and my colleagues probably get a bit confused/upset when they encounter a hotdesk where I've made this change and forgotten to revert it.
AdminAlban Rampon (USB Docking Product Manager, DisplayLink) commented · December 13, 2016 9:00 AM · Flag as inappropriate

@Viking, you do not need f.lux to change brightness. You can use Screenbright, a free utility which is already supported across all recent docking stations with DisplayLink technology.
pd commented · December 13, 2016 2:50 AM · Flag as inappropriate

I've been mistakenly stuck with a DisplayLink device without knowing I was purchasing one. The lack of F.lux support is the primary issue I have with the device. Reliably waking up from sleep is another issue, but the lack of F.lux due to color profiles is right up there as well.

I'm looking around for laptop to multiple monitors solutions and at present, wherever I see DisplayLink I'm moving on quicklky due to the colour profiles issue.

Can you provide an ETA on your progress on this? Your last update is half a year old.
Martin commented · December 12, 2016 3:38 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Would be wonderful to have it. I am even considering to use other alternatives. I am using three monitors one with Display Link, It is a huge difference for my eyes.
Viking commented · December 7, 2016 10:49 PM · Flag as inappropriate

And I'm using Windows 7 which is still business Standard. Please make this work for Windows 7
Viking commented · December 7, 2016 10:27 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Just set up a new Targus dockinstation that uses DisplayLink. Was really disappointed when I noticed that my f.lux isn't working and really considering returning the docking station because of it. When your eyes are used to f.lux, having full brightness all the time is really a pain
Anonymous commented · December 6, 2016 3:35 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Dear Mr. Wim, this is a critical feature. please provide any update. Thanks!
Anonymous commented · December 1, 2016 4:59 PM · Flag as inappropriate

color calibration is a must for me!
Christian
Alexander commented · November 30, 2016 6:08 PM · Flag as inappropriate

PLEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAASE update this!! I have three monitors and they are burning my eyes!!!!!! Thanks.
Thomas commented · November 23, 2016 9:57 AM · Flag as inappropriate

Is there a hope that the color calibration feature will be available for Windows 7 users? Thanks
Ad commented · November 13, 2016 10:58 PM · Flag as inappropriate

We are almost in 2017, any update guys? It was working before this W10 Anniversary update :/
Kevin Liu commented · November 11, 2016 6:59 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Any updates on supporting f.lux for macOS Sierra?
Alex commented · November 5, 2016 9:25 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Hi,

I am getting virus warning from my avast when landing on this place, on the favicon.ico. Maybe you guys should check that out.
Anthony commented · November 4, 2016 5:38 AM · Flag as inappropriate

I've just become a huge fan of flux with the late night work I do and was VERY disappointed to see issues on my machine that had DisplayLink attached!
Elo commented · November 3, 2016 6:33 PM · Flag as inappropriate

This would be very appreciated! Thanks for looking into it. I'm glad it's on the to-do. Is there anything we can test at the moment?
Brian G. Shacklett commented · November 2, 2016 9:41 PM · Flag as inappropriate

Could you provide us with any more information about the new interface in insider builds? I'd love to be able to track this more closely, or even be able to provide feedback via the feedback hub.
AdminAlban Rampon (USB Docking Product Manager, DisplayLink) commented · October 26, 2016 5:50 PM · Flag as inappropriate

@Sergio, the comment about Windows 10 is not about applicability of the solution, but the reason for not having implemented it yet.