Apple published an official support document explaining how users can disable the illuminated Apple logo on the new MacBook Pro. The company has confirmed that the glowing logo can be switched off, although the option is not available in System Settings.
The feature drew attention as the logo lights up whenever the MacBook is awake. Its brightness changes with the display brightness and surrounding light conditions. In darker environments, the logo dims automatically. In brighter settings, it becomes more visible.
The illuminated Apple logo is linked to the MacBook Pro’s PROLED XDR display. When users raise the screen brightness, the logo becomes brighter as well. When they lower it, the logo dims accordingly.
Apple said the illuminated logo uses battery power while the MacBook remains awake. This has led some users to look for a way to disable it, particularly those who prefer a cleaner look or want to reduce unnecessary power use.
The logo also goes dark when the MacBook is closed, asleep, or shut down. In those states, the Apple logo returns to its familiar polished-metal appearance. The move gives MacBook Pro users greater control over a design element that has become a talking point since the laptop’s launch.
Users who want to turn off the glowing Apple logo must use the Terminal app. They can open Terminal through Spotlight search or by navigating to Applications and then Utilities.
Once Terminal is open, users need to enter the following command. After entering the command, users will be prompted to enter the administrator password and press Return. The glowing logo should then turn off immediately.
Apple designed the setting as a system-wide preference. This means the change applies to every user account on the same Mac. It does not require users to adjust the setting separately for each account.
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