Monitor-off-script

A collection of utility scripts to turn off computer monitors on Windows, featuring a custom delay to prevent immediate wake-up from keyboard/mouse release events.

Features

• AutoHotkey (AHK) Scripts: Bind to the F24 key to easily turn off the monitor from any application.
  • Supports both AHK v1 (monitor_off_v1.ahk) and AHK v2 (monitor_off_v2.ahk).
• Native PowerShell/Batch Scripts: Turn off the monitor without installing any third-party tools by simply running monitor_off.bat.

Scripts

1. AutoHotkey Scripts (Recommended for Hotkeys)

• AHK v2: monitor_off_v2.ahk
• AHK v1: monitor_off_v1.ahk

By default, the script binds to the F24 key. When triggered, it waits for 500ms to allow key release, and then sends the WM_SYSCOMMAND message to turn off the display.

2. Native Scripts (No Installation Required)

• Batch Launcher: monitor_off.bat
• PowerShell Script: monitor_off.ps1

Double-click monitor_off.bat to execute the PowerShell script which invokes the SendMessage Win32 API natively.

Credits & Acknowledgments

Special thanks to DaneBlood