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Discussions tagged with light levels on WindowsForum.com focus on automatic brightness issues in Windows 11, particularly on laptops like the Samsung Book 2 Pro. Users report that the adaptive brightness feature fails to respond to gradual changes in ambient light, only reacting to extreme shifts such as a strong flashlight. The system appears to use a mapping of light levels to screen brightness that can become out of sync, leading to inconsistent behavior. Common troubleshooting includes checking sensor functionality and seeking ways to reset the brightness calibration or memory. These threads explore potential fixes and underlying causes related to ambient light sensor performance.
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    Automatic brightness does not react

    I have a Samsung Book 2 Pro with Windows 11. Automatic brightness is on but it doesn't change unless the light difference is extreme. So if I point a strong flashlight on the camera, the screen does get bright and when I turn it off, it goes back to normal. But if I turn off my room lights, the...
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    • adjustments automatic brightness camera control panel display drivers features hardware laptop light levels performance power saving samsung screen settings sync troubleshooting user experience windows 11
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support