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Edge Light Turns Mac Displays Into Virtual Ring Lights in macOS Tahoe 26.2

The software uses the Neural Engine and image processing to read your face and tune brightness and warmth for cleaner calls without extra gear.

Overview

  • Edge Light is live in macOS Tahoe 26.2 on Apple silicon Macs (M1 or later) and works across FaceTime, Zoom, WebEx, Google Meet, and other apps.
  • Controls appear in the green video menu bar item during calls, with sliders for brightness and color temperature and a simple on/off toggle.
  • Mac models released in 2024 or later can enable automatic activation when the system detects a dim environment at the start of a call.
  • The feature supports external cameras and the Apple Studio Display when connected to an Apple silicon Mac, broadening compatibility beyond built‑in webcams.
  • Edge Light’s border illumination recedes when the cursor nears the screen edge, and early hands‑on impressions report an immediate, noticeable improvement over DIY workarounds.