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Originally Posted by MarjaE
iPad Mini, Nuvision, and one other tablet, I couldn't see the screen, because it was too bright. I experimented with apps to reduce brightness, I experimented with a bluetooth wraparound controller to avoid touchscreen trouble, etc. but nothing worked. Each device would start at full brightness, and without the appropriate apps, and each device would start with touchpad controls only, and the controller was designed for 2 hands at once. I was able to return the iPad Mini and the other.
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Which iPad mini did you try? I don't have the latest version (mini 5) but I do have several newer iPads circa 2017-2019 (7th gen, Air 3, Pro 10.5) and they can get comfortably dim using purely the brightness controls. I don't have equipment to do scientific testing but based on my subjective side by side comparison with the original iPad Air (2013, same year as mini 2), the OG Air is significantly brighter at minimum brightness compared to newer iPads.
iPads have Auto-Brightness enabled by default so that's one of the first things I change when I set up as new device as the default is often too blinding.
When even minimum brightness is too bright (e.g. completely dark room at night), I adjust
Reduce White Point in
Settings -
Accessibility. Around 60-80% always gets me to a comfortably dim level except during migraine attacks.
Mind, Apple just introduced native mouse support in iPadOS 13.4 earlier this year. I use mine with a Logitech MX Ergo Plus when at my desk and it works beautifully.
Alas, iPads are still subject to reflections. I've tried installing matte screen protectors to reduce glare but the rainbow scatter just gave me more frequent migraines.