diff --git a/.config/i3/config.base b/.config/i3/config.base
index 54c659e..0fbfe8b 100644
--- a/.config/i3/config.base
+++ b/.config/i3/config.base
@@ -133,9 +133,9 @@ bindsym Mod1+Control+l exec "xautolock -locknow"
 new_window none
 new_float pixel
 
-# Sreen brightness controls
-bindsym XF86MonBrightnessUp exec xbacklight -inc 10 # increase screen brightness
-bindsym XF86MonBrightnessDown exec xbacklight -dec 10 # decrease screen brightness
+# Sreen brightness controls (requires light(1) from the AUR)
+bindsym XF86MonBrightnessUp exec light -A 10 # increase screen brightness
+bindsym XF86MonBrightnessDown exec light -U 10 # decrease screen brightness
 
 # Music Player controls
 bindsym XF86AudioPlay exec --no-startup-id playerctl play-pause