Where do I find the lamp button in my amazing web browser? (all 5 browsers)

Introduction

Are you often intrigued by the little lamp icon in your web browser and wondering what it does? You are not alone! Many users find themselves curious about the purpose of this icon and its location. In this article, we will take a closer look at the lamp button’s significance and guide you through its whereabouts in five popular web browsers. Get ready to shed some light on this browser feature!

Web browsers have evolved over the years, offering various features to enhance users’ online experiences. One such feature that has caught the attention of many is the lamp button. This unassuming icon has a significant role to play in simplifying your browsing tasks. In this article, we will guide you through the process of finding and using the lamp button in some of the most widely used web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Safari, and Opera.

What is the Lamp Button?

The lamp button, often represented by a small lamp or lightbulb icon, serves as a quick-access tool for a range of functions that can enhance your browsing activities. It is strategically placed within the browser interface to ensure easy access without cluttering the main toolbar. The lamp button’s functionalities may vary slightly among different browsers, but its core purpose remains consistent – to dim the current web page and highlight the video player. However, there are other options available that you can enable on the Turn Off the Lights Options page such as Night Mode / Dark Mode for all websites, Mouse Volume Scroll, YouTube AutoHD, etc.

The basic steps for all web browsers are to see the gray lamp button. Is to restart your web browser and go to a website, such as www.youtube.com.

Google Chrome users

In Google Chrome, you can find the lamp button nestled within the browser’s extensions area. Look to the right of the address bar – there it is, the small lamp icon waiting to be illuminated!

If you use Google Chrome v83 or higher, you must click on the puzzle icon to see all your installed Chrome extensions.

Animated steps to pin your Chrome extension in the toolbar
Animated steps to pin your Chrome extension in the toolbar

Google Chrome
You see the Turn Off the Lights Chrome extension gray lamp icon right in the toolbar.

Gray lamp button visible on the left of the extension puzzle icon in your Google Chrome web browser toolbar
The gray lamp button is visible on the left of the extension puzzle icon in your Google Chrome web browser toolbar

Know issue from Chromium:
If you have a HD screen and your are using Windows, it doesn’t show the icon because the render bug. You can fix this self by changing your HDPI value to a lower setting https://issues.chromium.org/issues/41112470

Pin the lamp button in Google Chrome web browser

Yandex

You see the button right of the address bar.

Safari

You see the button left of the address bar.

How to show the lamp button Safari toolbar

Firefox

If the gray lamp button is not visible in your Firefox web browser. Follow these steps to get it pinned in your toolbar.

  1. Open the Firefox web browser, and install the Turn Off the Lights Firefox extension
Firefox web browser
Firefox web browser

2. Click on the puzzle piece icon in your Firefox web browser. You will see the list of installed Firefox extensions. And that includes the Turn Off the Lights extension.

Puzzle piece in the Firefox web browser toolbar
Firefox Extension panel

3. Now click on the wrench icon, and choose the menu item “Pin to Toolbar”. Then it will add the gray lamp button in your Firefox web browser toolbar.

Clicked on the wrench icon to open the menu item of the Firefox extension
Context menu of the Turn Off the Lights Firefox extension
How to pin the gray lamp in the Firefox web browser

Opera

You see the button right of the address bar.

Pin the lamp button in the Opera web browser

Vivaldi

You see the button right of the address bar.

Pin the lamp button in the Vivaldi web browser

Brave

You see the button right of the address bar.

Pin the lamp button in the Brave web browser

Microsoft Edge (EdgeHTML and Chromium)

You see the button right of the address bar.

Pin the lamp button in the Microsoft Edge web browser

Maxthon

Left in the navigation bar you see the gray lamp button.

Do you still have a problem, please do not hesitate to contact us. You can go to the “Contact Us email” button. And report your problem.

Conclusion

In the ever-evolving world of web browsers, the lamp button stands as a symbol of convenience and efficiency. Whether you’re a dedicated researcher, an avid reader, or someone who values organized browsing, this unassuming icon has something to offer. Embrace the lamp button’s capabilities and watch as it illuminates your online journey.

FAQ

What is the default button action?

With a single click, it will dim the current web page and bring the video player on top of the dark layer.

Can I choose the action for the browser lamp button?

Yes, on the Turn Off the Lights Options page, you can choose one of the 3 actions. The “Video Lover”, Night Owl”, or “Eye Protection”.

Is Turn Off the Lights available on Mobile?

Yes, the Turn Off the Lights browser extension is available for iOS on the Safari web browser, and Android on the Firefox web browser.


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Stefan Van Damme