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Monitor Switch

Free#13 of 24 in Monitor Control Software

Monitor Switch: A focused open-source service for controlling monitors from Linux, the web, APIs, and smart-home tools. Ranked #13 of 24 in Monitor Control Software by our editors (7.4/10); pricing: Open source; best for self-hosted Linux and smart-home setups.

7.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.4 / 10
Pricing
Open source
Best for
Self-hosted Linux and smart-home setups
Paid from
Free
Supported platforms
web, Linux, API, self-hosted Raspberry Pi
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- DDC/CI controls with software-based input switching
- HTTP API, SSE, CLI scripting, and editable YAML profiles
- MQTT discovery and Home Assistant integration
Where it doesn't
- Primarily verified with a Samsung Odyssey G9
- Requires a Raspberry Pi connected to the monitor
- Usable project that has not yet been formally released

Our verdict on Monitor Switch

Monitor Switch is an open-source, self-hosted service for controlling compatible monitors through DDC/CI. It is aimed at Linux users, Raspberry Pi deployments, and smart-home setups that need monitor control outside the display’s physical controls. The service provides a browser-based web UI, software-based input switching, brightness, contrast, volume, mute, and picture controls. It also supports monitor state and capability polling, making it suited to setups where display state needs to be managed programmatically.

Its main strength is the range of control paths around a focused monitor-control service. Monitor Switch exposes an HTTP API and server-sent events, supports command-line scripting through a shell client, and uses editable YAML monitor profiles. Those profiles are designed to accommodate hardware with incorrect or incomplete capability reporting. This combination gives technical users several ways to connect monitor actions to scripts, services, or custom interfaces without limiting them to the browser UI. The published project description also identifies a reference implementation verified on a Samsung Odyssey G9 with a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 W.

Smart-home integration is a central part of the product’s fit. MQTT discovery and Home Assistant integration can place monitor controls within a wider automation setup, while self-hosting keeps the service on infrastructure managed by the user. Monitor Switch is a strong choice for Linux-based workstations, Raspberry Pi projects, and Home Assistant users who want DDC/CI and input switching in one service. It is less suitable for buyers seeking a formally released product, broad verified hardware coverage, or a general-purpose monitor management suite. Compatibility should be considered carefully when the target display differs from the Samsung Odyssey G9 reference hardware.

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Monitor Switch pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

See plans on github.com

Monitor Switch fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Free
Supported platforms	web, Linux, API, self-hosted Raspberry Pi
DDC/CI control	Yes
Input switching	Yes
Monitor profiles	Yes
Settings scheduling	Not verified
CLI or API access	Yes
Auto brightness	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, Linux
Support	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: Home Assistant, MQTT
Pricing	Open source
Website	github.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Monitor Switch integrations

Monitor Switch lists 2 integrations on its own site.

Home Assistant
MQTT

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