Set keyboard combinations to custom commands, control windows, trigger power options, adjust the system volume, tweak the monitor brightness, and more.
- Hotkeycontrol
- Version :8.4
- License :Trial
- OS :Windows All
- Publisher :InchWest
Hotkeycontrol is a Windows application that allows you to customize keyboard shortcuts (hotkeys) to perform various tasks—like launching programs, controlling volume, running scripts, and more.
🔹 What is Hotkeycontrol?
- 🔧 A powerful and lightweight hotkey manager.
- 🎚️ Assign keyboard shortcuts to:
- Launch apps or files
- Adjust volume or brightness
- Send keystrokes or mouse clicks
- Open websites
- Control media (Play, Pause, etc.)
- Lock the computer or log off
- Run scripts or batch files
- 🖥️ Works on Windows (XP–10+)
🔹 Where to Download Hotkeycontrol
The official site was previously:
🌐 https://www.hotkeycontrol.com (but may be offline now)
Alternatives for download:
- Softpedia: https://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Miscellaneous/Hotkey-Control.shtml
- MajorGeeks or similar (verify sources before downloading)
🔹 How to Use Hotkeycontrol
✅ 1. Install or run the app
- Download and install the app from a trusted source.
- Launch Hotkeycontrol — it will run in the background (system tray).
✅ 2. Add a new hotkey
- Open the Hotkeycontrol main window.
- Click Add Hotkey.
- Press the key combination you want to assign (e.g.,
Ctrl + Alt + F). - Choose an action:
- Launch File/Program
- Send Keystroke
- Control Volume
- Move/Click Mouse
- Run Command Line
- Open Website
- Optionally, add conditions (e.g., only run if a window is active).
- Save the hotkey.
✅ 3. Test your hotkey
Press the assigned key combination and check if the action is triggered.
🔹 Examples of What You Can Do
| Key Combo | Action |
|---|---|
Ctrl + Alt + M | Mute/unmute volume |
Ctrl + Shift + B | Set brightness to 50% (if supported) |
Alt + T | Launch Notepad or another app |
Win + G | Open a specific website in browser |
Ctrl + Alt + L | Lock your computer |
F12 | Send a sequence of keys automatically |
🔹 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Simple GUI
- Lightweight
- Many actions available
- Good for productivity and automation
⚠️ Cons:
- Development may be discontinued
- May not support some modern UWP apps
- Can conflict with other global hotkey apps
🔄 Alternatives
If Hotkeycontrol doesn’t suit your needs, try:
- 🔁 AutoHotkey – Free, powerful scripting tool (advanced)
- 🧠 Microsoft PowerToys – Has a Keyboard Manager module
- 📌 Clavier+ – Free hotkey utility with GUI
- 🎚️ Volumouse – Add volume control using mouse and hotkeys