diff --git a/mkdocs.yml b/mkdocs.yml
index a55f45f7..c6d98a7b 100644
--- a/mkdocs.yml
+++ b/mkdocs.yml
@@ -41,15 +41,21 @@ theme:
     - toc.follow
     # - toc.integrate
   palette:
-    - scheme: default
+    - media: "(prefers-color-scheme)"
+      toggle:
+        icon: material/brightness-auto
+        name: Switch to light mode
+    - media: "(prefers-color-scheme: light)"
+      scheme: default 
       primary: white
       toggle:
         icon: material/brightness-7
         name: Switch to dark mode
-    - scheme: slate
+    - media: "(prefers-color-scheme: dark)"
+      scheme: slate
       toggle:
         icon: material/brightness-4
-        name: Switch to light mode
+        name: Switch to system preference
   font:
     text: Roboto
     code: Roboto Mono