A / DISPLAY
Dial in your display
See connected monitors, adjust brightness where supported, and cycle through available refresh rates.
DDC/CI and panel support varyA better way to get to the little things
More Windows.
Less menu-diving.
TrayPilot gathers the controls you reach for into one neat Windows 11 tray dashboard. A quick glance, a small adjustment, and back to what you were doing.
✓ Windows 11
✓ No account
✓ Local-first
DisplayJust where you need it
Quick to reachClick the tray or press a shortcut
One small stop, four useful directions
The everyday
control panel.
Not another giant settings app. Just a focused flyout for a handful of repeat tasks, grouped so you can spot what you need.
B / AUDIO
Make the right connection
Pick a playback device. Reach speaker and microphone mute controls without detouring through multiple menus.
Uses available Windows audio endpointsC / NETWORK
Get a feel for your flow
Check aggregate download and upload speeds from local adapter counters. Useful context, not a packet sniffer.
No packet or per-app inspectionD / WINDOWS
Keep the little switches close
Reach theme, Night Light, power mode, desktop icon visibility, and PC lock actions from the flyout.
Selected settings, not every Windows optionStart simple. Go deeper if you like.
Your Windows.
Your comfort level.
TrayPilot is designed for the person who just wants their headphones back, and the person who likes to tune a multi-monitor desk.
01THE QUICK START
“I just want to find the switch.”
Launch TrayPilot and click its little notification-area icon. Pick an audio device, nudge supported screen brightness, or open a Windows shortcut. You don’t have to configure anything first.
See the easy first stepsLaunch→Click→Adjust
02THE DESK TUNER
“Can I make it fit my setup?”
Discover your connected screens, browse available refresh rates, watch changing adapter throughput, then choose a supported global shortcut that suits your keyboard flow.
Browse the detailed notesCTRL+ALT+SPACE
A shortcut that comes to you
One tap away.
Still out of your way.
Open the flyout from the tray, or bring it forward from wherever you are. The default is Ctrl + Alt + Space; you can choose another supported combination in the editor.
How to set your shortcut
Straight talk about support
Made for Windows.
Honest about hardware.
Windows PCs and monitor setups differ. Here’s the useful context before you download.
01
Windows 11 onlyVersion 22H2 (build 22621) or later. Windows 10 isn’t supported.
02
Brightness depends on the screenExternal monitor control needs working DDC/CI support. Some laptop panels have a Windows fallback.
03
HDR information is read-onlyTrayPilot can show HDR capability and state; it does not switch HDR on or off.
04
Audio is device-levelSwitch playback endpoints and mute speaker or microphone. Per-app audio routing isn’t included.
A small utility, not another account
Your PC stays
in the picture.
TrayPilot needs no sign-in and has no cloud dashboard or telemetry. It reads local Windows, display, audio endpoint, and network adapter details to provide its controls. Settings and diagnostics stay on the PC.
Read the full privacy policyThe practical questions
Before you
make it yours.
Plain answers about compatibility, privacy, and what the controls actually do.
Read the full quick guideWhat does TrayPilot do on Windows?
TrayPilot puts selected Windows controls in one system-tray flyout: supported monitor brightness and refresh-rate controls, playback device selection, speaker and microphone mute, live network adapter speed, and selected system settings.
Which Windows version does TrayPilot need?
TrayPilot requires Windows 11 version 22H2 (build 22621) or later. Windows 10 is not supported.
Will TrayPilot change the brightness on every monitor?
Not necessarily. External monitor brightness needs DDC/CI support through the display, cable or adapter, and graphics driver. Some laptop panels support a Windows brightness fallback. Hardware support varies.
Can TrayPilot switch HDR or route audio for each app?
No. HDR capability and state are read-only, and per-application audio routing is not included. TrayPilot can switch playback endpoints and control speaker and microphone mute.
Does the network speed display inspect my browsing or packets?
No. TrayPilot reads local network adapter byte counters to estimate aggregate download and upload throughput. It does not inspect packet contents or show per-app traffic.
Does TrayPilot need an account or send telemetry?
No account or cloud service is required, and TrayPilot does not collect analytics or telemetry. Settings and diagnostic logs are stored locally on the PC.
How do I open TrayPilot without leaving another app?
Click the notification-area tray icon or press the global keyboard shortcut. The default is Ctrl + Alt + Space, and supported key combinations can be configured in the flyout.
Is TrayPilot a replacement for Windows Settings?
No. TrayPilot is a compact shortcut to selected everyday controls. It complements Windows Settings and does not expose every Windows option.
Tiny detours, meet your match
Find your next
favorite shortcut.
See TrayPilot in the Microsoft Store.
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