DimDash
Auto-dimming dashboard app
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Turn any iPad into an always-on dashboard. Auto-dims when idle, wakes on touch, and adds walk-away dimming with Pro. No jailbreaks, MDM, or hacks.
DimDash turns your iPad into a beautiful, always-on smart home dashboard with intelligent auto-dimming, device display controls, and full-screen kiosk mode for wall-mounted setups.
Point DimDash at any Home Assistant, Grafana, Dashy, Homarr, Glance, Node-RED, or Flame dashboard and walk away. When you stop interacting with the screen, DimDash smoothly dims the display so it does not burn in or blast light across the room at night. Touch anywhere to wake it instantly.
How it works
DimDash loads your dashboard URL in a full-screen web view. An idle timer starts after your last interaction. When it expires, a smooth overlay fades in to dim the display. Touch the screen and the overlay fades out with your dashboard exactly where you left it.
Device display controls
DimDash can keep your device awake while the app is open so your wall panel does not lock. You can also enable DimDash Brightness to apply a chosen device brightness whenever the app is active.
Integration templates
Getting started takes seconds. Choose from built-in templates for Home Assistant, Grafana, Dashy, Homarr, Glance, Node-RED, and Flame. DimDash auto-fills recommended settings. For Home Assistant, DimDash can discover local instances, run OAuth sign-in, pick a dashboard, securely store credentials, and silently refresh access inside the web view.
Made for wall panels
Full-screen display with no visible browser chrome.
Keeps the screen awake while DimDash is open.
Optional device brightness control.
Pull-to-refresh for stuck dashboards.
Supports HTTP and HTTPS, including local network addresses.
Works on any iPhone or iPad running iOS 16 or later.
DimDash Pro
DimDash Pro is an App Store subscription that unlocks the full kiosk experience:
Multi-Dashboard: configure up to 5 dashboards.
Dashboard Cycling: automatically rotate through selected dashboards in your chosen order, with a custom duration for each dashboard.
Preloaded Cycling: cycle dashboards stay loaded in the background for smoother transitions.
Cycle Dimming Control: choose whether dimming applies to the whole cycle or stays disabled while cycling.
Proximity Detection: uses the front camera locally to detect your presence, dim when you leave, and wake when you return. No video is recorded or transmitted.
Scheduled Night Mode: apply deeper dimming during quiet hours.
Custom Overlay Color: choose any dim overlay tint.
JavaScript Injection: hide nav bars, force dark mode, or customize dashboard pages on load.
Privacy first
DimDash processes everything on-device. No account required. No analytics. No cloud backend. Dashboard credentials are stored in the iOS Keychain. Camera access for proximity detection is optional and can be revoked at any time.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Privacy Policy: https://www.nick-renard.com/privacy
Ratings & Reviews
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DimDash 1.1.0 adds smoother wall-panel control and a new Pro dashboard rotation workflow.
- Dashboard Cycling for DimDash Pro: rotate through selected dashboards in a custom order with per-dashboard durations
- Preloaded cycling dashboards for smoother transitions with fewer loading flashes
- Cycle-level dimming controls, including the option to disable dimming while cycling
- Device Display settings for keeping the screen awake and applying DimDash-managed brightness
The developer, Nicholas Renard, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Nicholas Renard
- Size
- 5.4 MB
- Category
- Utilities
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 13.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- DimDash Pro Yearly $9.99
- DimDash Pro Monthly $0.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Nicholas Renard (dba NRCOM)
