The quickest way to change your Chromebook's light color

Your Chromebook's light — the small indicator LED near the power button or keyboard — can be changed through your device's settings. The exact steps depend on your Chromebook model, but most modern devices let you control the light color, brightness, or whether it turns on at all through the Accessibility or Device settings menu.

Not every Chromebook has a customizable light. Older models and some budget devices have a fixed light that cannot be changed. If your Chromebook's light is solid white or amber and does not respond to the steps below, your model likely does not support color changes.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Settings, then go to Device or Accessibility to find light controls — the exact menu name varies by Chromebook model.
  • Look for options labeled "LED", "Indicator light", "Notification light", or "System light" in your settings.
  • Some Chromebooks let you choose colors, while others only let you turn the light off or adjust brightness.
  • If you cannot find light settings, your Chromebook model does not have a customizable indicator light.

Finding the light settings in your Chromebook

Start by opening the Settings app. Click the clock in the bottom right corner of your screen, then select the gear icon. This opens the main Settings page.

Once in Settings, look for a section called Device or Accessibility. On most newer Chromebooks, light controls are under Device. Scroll down through the Device section until you see an option for "LED", "Indicator light", "Notification light", or "System light". The exact name depends on your manufacturer — Samsung, ASUS, Lenovo, and HP Chromebooks use slightly different labels.

If you do not see a light option under Device, check Accessibility next. Some models place it there instead. If neither section has a light control, your Chromebook does not support color changes.

What color and brightness options look like

Once you find the light settings, you will see one of two types of controls. Some Chromebooks offer a color picker — a menu where you can choose from preset colors like white, blue, green, amber, or red. Others show only an on/off toggle or a brightness slider.

If your Chromebook has a color picker, click on the current color to open the menu and select a new one. The light will change when ready. If you only see a brightness slider, you can make the light dimmer or brighter, but not change its color.

A few models let you set the light to turn off completely when the device is in use, so it only lights up during sleep or charging. This is useful if the light bothers you at night.

Chromebook models with customizable lights

Samsung Chromebooks, particularly the Samsung Chromebook Pro and Plus models, have some of the most flexible light controls. You can usually choose from multiple colors and adjust brightness independently.

ASUS Chromebooks often have customizable lights as well, though the menu location varies between models. Lenovo and HP Chromebooks sometimes include light controls, but not all of their models do. Check your specific model number in Settings — go to Settings, then About Chromebook — to search online for whether your device supports light customization.

What to do if your light settings are not where you expect

Chromebook settings change with each software update, and different manufacturers place controls in different locations. If you cannot find the light option in Device or Accessibility, try searching within Settings itself. Click the search box at the top of the Settings page and type "light" or "LED". The search will show you any matching settings on your device.

If the search returns no results, your Chromebook model does not have a customizable light. In that case, the light color is fixed by the manufacturer and cannot be changed through software.

Why your Chromebook light might not be changing

If you change the light color in settings but the light does not actually change, the most common cause is that your Chromebook is not in the right state. Some devices only show the light color when the screen is off, in sleep mode, or while charging. Try turning off your screen or putting the device to sleep to see if the new color appears.

Another possibility is that the light setting did not save. Go back into Settings and confirm that your chosen color is still selected. If it has reverted to the default, try selecting the color again and wait a few seconds before closing Settings.

If the light still does not change after these steps, restart your Chromebook. A restart often fixes settings that do not take effect when ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make my Chromebook light turn off completely?

Some models have an off toggle in the light settings menu. If your Chromebook has light controls, look for an option labeled "Turn off" or "Disable indicator light". If no such option exists, you cannot turn the light off through settings, though you could cover it with tape as a workaround.

Does changing the light color use more battery?

No. The indicator light uses very little power regardless of color. Changing it from white to blue or green will not noticeably affect your battery life.

Why does my Chromebook light only show one color?

Your model likely has a fixed-color light that the manufacturer did not make customizable. This is common on budget Chromebooks and older models. Check your device's manual or search your model number online to confirm whether color changes are supported.

Will resetting my Chromebook change the light color back to default?

A factory reset will restore all settings to their defaults, including the light color. If you have set a custom light color and reset your device, you will need to set it again afterward.