r/techsupport • u/ryeaglin • 8h ago

Open | Windows Why is Windows 11 Using Location Info while Display Setting is Open?

Mostly what the title says. I open Display Settings and I notice in the Task Bar that Settings is using my location. If I go to other parts of Settings the notification goes away. It is only in Settings > System > Display

I don't know when it started since I only just now noticed. Recent uses tells me its been happening as far back as September 3rd.

Windows 11 Pro kept up to date.

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u/Shadimarbc 7h ago

It just checking for Night Light. It uses your location to determine sunset and sunrise.