This week, customers will start receiving Google’s most recent ChromeOS update, which includes support for switching to a dark look, according to 9to5Google. Following the appearance of dark mode settings in additional Google products, it made its formal debut on ChromeOS 104 after previously being hidden behind developer flags while in testing.
In a Google blog post mentioning the incoming feature, the company says that the new dark theme would make it easier to “read at night or in low light, and to conserve power,” which switching to a light theme changes the entire UI and wallpaper to make things “bright and airy.” Until now, ChromeOS only included a “Night Light” setting in its software to help you look at your screen in dim light by changing the screen tint.
ChromeOS 104 also has an “auto” setting to automatically shift its color scheme between light and dark theme depending on the time of day, complete with matching wallpaper options that can subtly shift along with it.
Here’s how you can change your display theme in ChromeOS 104:
- Go to Settings
- Select Personalization
- Select Set your wallpaper & style
- Select Light, Dark, or Auto mode based on your preference
You can also access the Wallpaper & Style settings through your home screen by pressing your touchpad with two fingers and selecting the option.
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