Curtains

Automate Night Shift and keyboard backlight for movies

99 followers

Automate Night Shift and keyboard backlight for movies

99 followers

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A macOS app to automatically disable Night Shift and keyboard backlight when watching a movie (or when any other app goes fullscreen).

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Launch tags:Mac•Movies•Menu Bar Apps

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Curtains

Maker

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Here is my first macOS app, built to automate actions I often do when watching videos on my Macbook... turning off Night Shift and keyboard backlight. It automatically turns them on/off when your selected app goes or leaves fullscreen. Any app can be configured to do that, not just movie apps. Let me know what you think!

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2yr ago

@ftruzzi Cheers to the team for launching this! Wishing you an extraordinary journey ahead. What’s the story behind the product's name?

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2yr ago

@ftruzzi @kjosephabraham I like the product's name too. It's lovely. So is the product's logo. Good luck with Curtains!

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2yr ago

Curtains

Maker

Thanks @kjosephabraham and @kiyaaa_! The name is meant to reference the preparatory steps that you do before watching a movie, which for me is closing the curtains :)

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2yr ago

rain screen

hi francesco. congrats on the launch!! we launched on the same day, and i tried your app out. however it didn't trigger anything when i added IINA, Stremio, QuickTime to the app. am i doing something wrong?

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2yr ago

Curtains

Maker

@neontomo thanks, and congrats on your launch too! I haven't tried Stremio but it should definitely work with the other two – did you put those app in fullscreen mode? If it still doesn't work, you can try enabling debug logging in the settings and/or reach out at support@getcurtains.app

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2yr ago

Curtains is such a convenient tool! One feature I appreciate is the ability to configure any app, not just movie apps, to trigger these actions it adds a lot of flexibility.

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2yr ago

Telebugs

Curtains sounds like a thoughtful app for movie enthusiasts. Questions: - How does it detect fullscreen mode across different types of apps? - Does it work with streaming services as well as local media players? Congrats on your launch, Francesco!

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2yr ago

Curtains

Maker

@kyrylosilin thanks for your questions! 1. It works by detecting the "native fullscreen mode" of macOS, where the app goes fullscreen in a separate space. Some apps such as VLC don't do this by default, but they can usually be configured in the settings for that. 2. It should work with any app. You can also enable it on browsers if you use streaming services there, together with the "only when playing video" option so it doesn't bother you while normally browsing.

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2yr ago

This is such a great quality-of-life update for watching movies and videos. Thank you for this!

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2yr ago

Just Scroll

Such a cute name! Love the idea behind it<333

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2yr ago

Hey there! I've just come across Curtains and gave it a whirl. Gotta say, it’s just what I was looking for! As a frequent movie buff and notorious night owl, who also is an ardent user of macOS, I find the automatic disabling of Night Shift and keyboard backlight truly helpful. No more glaring lights or eye-strains ruining my movie experience. The return-to-normal feature when you're done is such a simple but thoughtful touch. It's like your computer cares about you, right? Yes, I'm talking a little "Her" territory here, but don't worry, the chances of Scarlett Johansson falling in love with you via this app are, unfortunately, pretty slim. All in all, a neat and handy tool. Kudos to the team behind it! Looking forward to future updates! Cheers!

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2yr ago

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