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Using Xf86 Volume Keys

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 2 min read
Using Xf86 Volume Keys

I'm in quite a pickle today. As the title suggests, I'd like to use XF86AudioRaiseVolume and XF86AudioLowerVolume keys with sxhkd.

Mapping them in sxhkd doesn't work (the key isn't recognized). Other keys like XF86Sleep works great.

After taking a look at xev, it looks like the key press isn't monitored, only the key release action (although trying to map the release event in sxhkd doesn't work either).

My first hypothesis is that another program is already grabbing keys. Is there any way to know which application is?

-- EDIT --

Other processes seems to fail at binding these keys aswell (except kmix, sometimes). I really believe some process is already capturing these keys, if only I could find out which process it is...

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.