diff --git a/.config/i3/config b/.config/i3/config
index 4e0186c..a44e762 100644
--- a/.config/i3/config
+++ b/.config/i3/config
@@ -196,5 +196,14 @@ bindsym $mod+Shift+s exec --no-startup-id `[ $(printf "NO\nYES" | dmenu \
 # lock i3 screen
 bindsym $mod+Shift+p exec i3lock
 
+# enable function (/media) key functionality
+# TODO: set up next song, previous song, pause, etc
+# see: https://www.reddit.com/r/i3wm/comments/3a6nh3/help_how_to_use_function_keys_in_i3_config/
+bindsym XF86MonBrightnessUp exec `xbacklight -inc 10`
+bindsym XF86MonBrightnessDown exec `xbacklight -dec 10`
+bindsym XF86AudioMute exec `pulsemixer --toggle-mute`
+bindsym XF86AudioRaiseVolume exec `pulsemixer --change-volume +5`
+bindsym XF86AudioLowerVolume exec `pulsemixer --change-volume -5`
+
 # set a pretty wallpaper
 exec_always --no-startup-id feh --bg-scale ~/Pictures/wall.jpg