# brightnessctl > Utility for reading and controlling device brightness for Linux operating systems. > More information: . - List devices with changeable brightness: `brightnessctl --list` - Print the current brightness of the display backlight: `brightnessctl get` - Set the brightness of the display backlight to a specified percentage within range: `brightnessctl set {{50%}}` - Increase brightness by a specified increment: `brightnessctl set {{+10%}}` - Decrease brightness by a specified decrement: `brightnessctl set {{10%-}}`