Bring back the old MacBook sleep light
Old MacBooks had a small light that slowly breathed while they slept. The new MacBook Pro doesn't, but Backglow's free Breathe mode gives the glowing logo the same slow fade.
How to set it up
- Download Backglow and open it from your menu bar.
- Choose Breathe.
- Set the speed with the slider, from one breath every 10 seconds to one every 3. It starts at about 6.
One honest difference
The old light breathed while the Mac was asleep. This one can't: Apple lights the logo only while the Mac is awake, so it goes dark when your Mac sleeps.
The closest thing is Keep glowing when closed. Breathe keeps going with the lid closed, for up to 30 minutes without an external display, and then your Mac sleeps.
Source: About the illuminated Apple logo on MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, Apple Support.
Questions
Does it change my screen's brightness?
No. Backglow only changes the logo.
Is Breathe free?
Yes. So are the brightness slider, the on/off switch, Steady and Battery.
Which Macs does it work on?
Only the new MacBook Pro with PROLED XDR Display, the one with the glowing logo.