An apparatus and method for controlling indicator lights in a device is described. The apparatus includes a first visual indicator that indicates a status of a first activity, a second visual indicator that indicate a status of a second activity, and a control circuit adjusting an intensity for the first visual indicator when the first visual indicator is illuminated in response to the status of the first activity and adjusting an intensity for the second visual indicator when the second visual indicator is illuminated in response to the status of the second activity. The method includes providing a first signal to a first indicator light indicating a status for a first activity, providing a second signal to a second indicator light indicating a status for a second activity, and providing a third signal to the first and second indicator lights that adjusts the brightness of the lights.