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🧩 Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension version 4.6 – The Powerful Upgrades You will Love

Posted on by Stefan Van Damme

Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension version 4.6

The Turn Off the Lights browser extension version 4.6 is here, bringing exciting new features, smarter performance, and better compatibility across all major browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Naver Whale, Yandex, Samsung Internet, or any other supported Chromium browser.

Whether you use it for Night Mode, AutoStop, or video customization, this release takes your browsing experience to the next level, and it is 100% free and Open-Source.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DrHDCIo5dVk

Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension version 4.6 New Features

🎨 Advanced Night Mode Customization

The updated Night Mode setting tab in the Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension version 4.6
The updated Night Mode setting tab in the Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension version 4.6

You now have more control over Night Mode. Choose specific elements, such as background, text, hyperlinks, buttons, or borders, that you want to convert to dark mode or not, exactly how you want them.

  • New Night Mode Standard Theme using CSS filter for universal compatibility (works on 100% of websites)
  • Smart detection automatically skips Night Mode if a website already supports Dark Mode
  • You can now choose to apply your Night Mode theme color only to dark or black text
  • Create your own Night Mode theme using the Theme Creator. Here you can create your own Night Mode theme
Night Mode creator web page

🖥️ Smarter Video Enhancements

  • Option to fill the HTML5 video to the full screen, which can cut off the video content on the left and right sides
  • If you use the Video Toolbar feature with the zoom side panel, it has an improved zoom engine to zoom smoothly in and out within the content of the video player
  • Fixed initial video screenshot not visible when using the zoom in/out rotate buttons
  • Improved the Zoom side panel in the Video Toolbar, allowing continuous zooming, rotation, and movement when you press and hold the control buttons
  • Persistent Zoom Level even when entering/exiting full-screen mode
  • Fixes for YouTube subtitles can be moved, and video screenshots are not displaying correctly
  • Dynamic background fish tank for an extra touch of ambiance

⚙️ Better Control & Performance

  • Open the specific Options page directly via URL (turnoffthelights://?action=options&tab=nightmode)
  • Enhanced AutoStop feature now detects videos inside Shadow DOM
  • Added a new Options context menu for the Safari and Firefox browsers, allowing quick access to the Turn Off the Lights Options page
  • In the Options page in the Advanced Options tab, there is a new button to open the page where you can customize the shortcut keys
  • AutoDim affects only videos that meet the specified minimum width and height
  • Updated Chart.js library (v4) for accurate usage analytics

🍎 Safari Extension Improvements

Safari users get a big upgrade in this release! The Turn Off the Lights for Safari version 4.6 is fully optimized for macOS 26 with a sleek new main window that complements the Liquid Glass effect.

The Turn Off the Lights for Safari main window app
The Turn Off the Lights for Safari main window app

What’s New for Safari:

  • Customize keyboard shortcuts for Light Off and Night Mode
Safari settings on the Extensions tab
Safari settings on the Extensions tab
  • New Options menu when right-clicking the lamp icon. So you can instantly access the Turn Off the Lights Options page in Safari. Other web browsers such as Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, and Naver Whale have already the “Options” since their first web browser version.
Safari web browser with the right-click on the lamp button
Safari web browser with the right-click on the lamp button
  • When using the Safari web browser with the Atmosphere Lightning Vivid Effect, you saw previously time the glow effect is part cut off, where the outer box did not update the glow to match the video content. That is fixed in this latest release, so you have a smooth, realistic glow effect around the video player

Support Our FREE and Open-Source Work

The Turn Off the Lights browser extension is built for users like you to create the best video and web experience in your favorite browser. It is a unique extension, and no other browser extension offers the same experience for its users. The extension is completely free and Open-Source, available even on Safari, with no in-app purchases or hidden costs.

If you love what we do:

  • ⭐ Leave a 5-star review in your browser’s extension store. Your support motivates us to continue improving and enhancing your browsing experience.
  • 💵 Make a small contribution to support ongoing development and keep the extension available for everyone.
  • 🌍 Join our translator community to help make Turn Off the Lights available in more languages.
  • 🎥 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for the newest updates, tips, and tricks to get the most out of Turn Off the Lights.

Thank you for being part of our growing community, and enjoy the Turn Off the Lights browser extension version 4.6!

About The Author

Stefan Van Damme

Stefan Van Damme is the lead Developer of the Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension for Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Maxthon, Yandex, Vivaldi, Brave, and Microsoft Edge.

🪄 Turn Off the Lights Extension for Atlas Browser: Set Up in 5 Simple Steps

Posted on by Stefan Van Damme

There is a new web browser on the market: the Atlas Browser. Built with ChatGPT integration, Atlas takes us a step closer to a true super-assistant. One that understands your world, anticipates your needs, and helps you achieve your goals more efficiently. Unlike traditional browsers, this AI browser blends artificial intelligence directly into your browsing experience, making tasks like research, content creation, and information retrieval faster and smarter.

Atlas Browser
Atlas Browser

Atlas is built on Chromium, which means it is fully compatible with Chrome extensions. You can easily install your favorite tools, extensions, and productivity enhancers to customize your browsing experience exactly the way you like it.

For those who spend hours browsing the web or watching videos online, you know how bright screens and distracting elements can make it hard to stay focused. Thankfully, there is a simple solution for that. And that is the Turn Off the Lights extension for the Atlas browser. This popular browser extension helps you dim any webpage with a single click, creating a calm, theater-like experience that is easier on your eyes.

In this guide, we will show you exactly how to install and use Turn Off the Lights on Atlas for macOS, and how it can make your browsing experience smoother and more enjoyable. You can also watch our step-by-step tutorial video below to follow along visually.

How to Install Turn Off the Lights on the Atlas Browser (macOS)

Follow these steps to get the extension running on your Atlas browser:

  1. Open the Atlas Browser on your Mac
  2. Click on the Apple menu bar and choose View → Extensions
    This will open the Extensions page, showing all currently installed extensions
  3. Click on the Chrome Web Store link (Atlas supports Chrome extensions!)
  4. In the Chrome Web Store search bar, type Turn Off the Lights
  5. Click on the blue Add to Chrome button
  6. When prompted, confirm by clicking Add extension
    After a few seconds, the installation will complete

To make the extension visible on your toolbar:

  • Click your avatar icon in the top-right corner of the Atlas browser
  • Choose Extensions, find Turn Off the Lights, and select Pin to browser bar
    You will now see a small gray lamp icon next to your address bar, which is your new dimming tool!
Atlas Browser with the Turn Off the Lights extension installed
Atlas Browser with the Turn Off the Lights extension installed

If you would prefer to see the process in action, watch the full step-by-step guide below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhvZaA9j7kk

The video walks you through installing the extension, pinning it, and adjusting settings, perfect for visual learners.

Final Thoughts

The Turn Off the Lights extension for the Atlas browser is a small tool that makes a big difference in how you experience the web. It is easy to install, simple to use, and adds a professional, distraction-free feel to your browsing sessions.

Do not forget to check out the tutorial video above to see it in action, and start browsing smarter and more comfortably today. If you enjoy our free and Open-Source work, please consider making a small contribution.

About The Author

Stefan Van Damme

Stefan Van Damme is the lead Developer of the Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension for Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Maxthon, Yandex, Vivaldi, Brave, and Microsoft Edge.

ℹ️ 3 Powerful Things You Did Not Know About TOtL Desktop (macOS 26 Update)

Posted on by Stefan Van Damme

If you are using the premium Turn Off the Lights – Desktop Mac app (aka TOtL Desktop), and have just upgraded or are considering upgrading to macOS 26 Tahoe, there are some hidden gems and new behaviours you might not yet have discovered. Even if you have used the Turn Off the Lights for Desktop app for years, the macOS 26 update unlocks a few subtleties that change how the app works, especially when paired with Tahoe’s redesigned UI and features. Here are three things you probably did not know, plus how to get the most out of them.

1. Liquid Glass Icon for macOS 26

One of the subtle but neat changes in macOS 26 is the introduction of the Liquid Glass effect, which gives app icons a fresh and adaptive look. With this new rendering system, icons are no longer static. Instead, they dynamically adjust their appearance depending on your selected system theme. That means the TOtL Desktop icon can look slightly different in Light Mode, Dark Mode, Clear Style, and your chosen Tinted Style.

This creates a more seamless integration with the macOS environment, as the icons feel alive and consistent with the overall design language of Tahoe.

Turn Off the Lights Desktop Liquid Glass app icon on macOS 26
Turn Off the Lights Desktop Liquid Glass app icon on macOS 26

👉 Try switching between Light, Dark, Clear, and Tinted modes with the TOtL Desktop Settings window open. You will see the icon subtly transform to match each environment, creating a polished, system-native feel.

2. New Slider and User Interface Changes that Fit Tahoe’s Style

When you click the lamp icon in the Apple menu bar, you will see the Turn Off the Lights for Desktop control panel. It now includes a new update slider, harmonized with the design style of macOS Tahoe.

Turn Off the Lights for Desktop Mac app with the control panel open
Turn Off the Lights for Desktop Mac app with the control panel open

The settings window has been redesigned: instead of the traditional top-tab navigation, TOtL Desktop now uses a tab bar on the left side, giving it a cleaner, more modern look that aligns with macOS 26’s UI trends.

👉 Try to open the menu panel when you click on the white/black lamp button in your Apple menubar that is located left of the clock.

3. Deeper Shortcut and Automation Integration

The macOS 26 update makes TOtL Desktop even more powerful when paired with the Shortcuts app and scheduled automation.

  • You can also connect TOtL Desktop to weather or time-based conditions. For instance, when the sun sets in your location at a specific time, TOtL Desktop can automatically activate and add a dimming layer to your Mac’s screen, helping you transition to a softer evening workspace.
  • Keyboard shortcuts and menu bar triggers are snappier, reducing lag when toggling dimming or switching focus modes.
Shortcuts app with Turn Off the Lights for Desktop actions
Shortcuts app with Turn Off the Lights for Desktop actions

👉 Try creating a Shortcut that dims the desktop to 60% whenever you switch to Dark Mode or when sunset begins in your city. It is a simple automation that helps eye comfort in low-light environments.

Final thought

Turn Off the Lights for Desktop has always been a great tool for focus and eye comfort, but with macOS 26, it feels even more integrated into the Mac experience. If you have not yet explored these hidden improvements, now’s the perfect time to rediscover them. You can get the premium Turn Off the Lights for Desktop app from the Mac App Store.

About The Author

Stefan Van Damme

Stefan Van Damme is the lead Developer of the Turn Off the Lights Browser Extension for Google Chrome, Safari, Opera, Firefox, Maxthon, Yandex, Vivaldi, Brave, and Microsoft Edge.