Smart Flashlight
🟡 Updated this yearPreview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #136 of 267 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This is a modification of Manual Flashlight by Keelhauled that allows the flashlight to be controlled both manually as well as automatically.
With this version, the flashlight will automatically be used whenever you enter a dark area and will automatically be put away when you enter a bright area... unless it is turned on manually.
If the flashlight is turned on manually, the flashlight will stay on until it is turned off (at which point, it will revert to automatic behavior).
Installation Instructions:
1. Install REFramework if you don't already have it
2. Unzip and copy "smart_flashlight.lua" into <steamapps>\RESIDENT EVIL 4 BIOHAZARD RE4\reframework\autorun
3. The default hotkeys is "X" on keyboard
4. The default button combination on gamepad is "L2 + X" (Dualshock) / "LTrigger + A" (Xbox)
Smart Flashlight is a gameplay mod that gives players manual or automatic control over their flashlight. With 188 endorsements and 8,054 downloads, it's a modestly popular utility for those who want more control over lighting. Last updated January 2026, it remains relevant for current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-tested with 188 endorsements and 8,054 downloads
- Simple concept that adds real convenience for flashlight management
- Recently updated (January 2026), so it's likely compatible with current game patches
⚠️ Cons
- Limited feature set—only manual/auto toggle, no advanced options like brightness or color
- Small mod with a niche audience; may not get frequent updates
- Potential compatibility issues with other flashlight or lighting mods
For players who find the default flashlight behavior annoying and want to automate it or take manual control. It's a quality-of-life tweak for those who value convenience. Skip if you're looking for visual overhauls or complex lighting systems.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, install this like any other mod and enable it in your load order.
- Test the auto mode in a dark area to see if it suits your playstyle; you can switch to manual if not.
- Since it's a gameplay mod, ensure it's compatible with your other mods that affect player abilities or items.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Residentevil42023 Mods
- Author
- mike9k1 - based on work by Keelhauled
- Version
- 0.0.6
- Downloads
- 8,054
- Endorsements
- 188
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/23/2025
- Updated
- 1/5/2026
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