Bug 494669

Summary: Would like to set a separate timeout for keyboard backlight
Product: [Applications] systemsettings Reporter: Samir <kde.shrug714>
Component: kcm_powerdevilAssignee: Plasma Bugs List <plasma-bugs-null>
Status: CONFIRMED ---    
Severity: wishlist CC: kde, kde, natalie_clarius, nate
Priority: NOR    
Version First Reported In: 6.2.0   
Target Milestone: ---   
Platform: Fedora RPMs   
OS: Linux   
Latest Commit: Version Fixed/Implemented In:
Sentry Crash Report:

Description Samir 2024-10-13 14:40:23 UTC 
SUMMARY
If I’m watching a video or similar on my laptop, I don’t want the screen dimming, but I’d like if the keyboard went dark after 10-15 seconds of inactivity, and light up again as soon as I touch the trackpad or press a key.

I think Dell laptops handle this automatically, but Asus just stays on the set brightness until it’s changed by me or the OS.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Open System Settings > Power Management
2. Look for a way to set a timeout for keyboard backlight

OBSERVED RESULT
Only available through "Dim automatically"

EXPECTED RESULT
Separate timing for turning off keyboard backlight without dimming screen

SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Windows: 
macOS: 
(available in the Info Center app, or by running `kinfo` in a terminal window)
Linux/KDE Plasma: Fedora Linux 40
KDE Plasma Version: 6.2.0
KDE Frameworks Version: 6.7.0
Qt Version: 6.7.2

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
jpetso asked me to file this here after I wrote a post on discuss.