Enable the ALS sensor

If the ambient light sensor functionality is enabled.

  • Type: dconf

  • Key: /org/gnome/settings-daemon/plugins/power/ambient-enabled

  • Default: true

Note: default system value is used for “Not Configured” and enforced if “Disabled”.

Supported on Ubuntu 20.04, 22.04, 24.04, 24.10.

Metadata

Element

Value

Location

Computer Policies -> Ubuntu -> Client management -> Power Management -> Enable the ALS sensor

Registry Key

Software\Policies\Ubuntu\dconf\org\gnome\settings-daemon\plugins\power\ambient-enabled

Element type

boolean

Class:

Machine