# How to use Dynamic Lighting on Windows 11 ?

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Dynamic Lighting only worked on <mark style="color:red;">Windows 23H2</mark> and later.
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## Connect to PC/Laptop

WP-DLC01 connects to the computer using a usb typec and can be placed inside or outside the chassis.

### PC Case Inside

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If you want to build a cool PC case with various lighting effects, it is best to place the controller inside the chassis.

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In order to facilitate users, we have included an internal USB cable , which can convert the 9Pin USB 2.0 on the motherboard to USB Type-C. With this cable, you will easily be able to connect the controller to the computer motherboard.

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### PC Case Outside / Laptop

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If you want to place the ambient lighting outside the chassis, such as on the desk, behind the monitor, or around the room, or if you are using a laptop, you will need to directly connect the controller to the computer's USB port.

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If the controller is placed outside the chassis or connected to a laptop, you can use a regular USB-A to USB-C or USB-C to USB-C data cable. If you purchase a package, it will include one such cable.

## Enable or Disable Dynamic Lighting on RGB Devices in Windows 11

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* Open the **Settings** app.&#x20;
* Click **Personalization** from the side menu.&#x20;
* Choose **Dynamic lighting**.

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* You'll see your compatible devices at the top. However, you can change Dynamic Lighting for all your devices at once using the options below that. Make sure **Use Dynamic Lighting on my devices** is enabled.

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* You can use the **Compatible apps in the foreground always control lighting** to choose whether other apps should be able to override the lighting controls set by Dynamic lighting&#x20;
* Use the **Brightness** slider to adjust how bright the RGB lighting should be.&#x20;
* The **Effects** option lets you choose from six effects:&#x20;
  1. **Solid color** - Displays the selected color constantly
  2. **Breathing** - Turns the lighting on and off in a single color
  3. **Rainbow** - Cycles through the color spectrum.
  4. **Wave** - Creates a wave effect with two selected colors.
  5. **Wheel** - Displays two selected colors in a spiral animation.
  6. **Gradient** - Displays two static colors chosen by the user.
* You can choose the colors and effect speed (for animated effects) by expanding the **Effects** area to show the color selector and **Effects** slider. To use a custom color, you may need to disable the **Match my Windows accent color** option.
* All your changes are applied in real-time and saved automatically, so you can close the app when things look good to you.


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