The control strip on the top of my mac that has esc, brightness, sound etc does not respond

Hey there Davidglind,

Thank you for posting in the Apple Support Communities. We understand you are unable to use the Control Strip located on the right side of your Touch Bar.

Let's first restart your MacBook Pro, then check for the same behavior.

If the issue persists after restarting, let's review the resource below to gain a clearer understanding of how your Touch Bar and Control Strip function.

Use the Touch Bar on Mac

You'll also want to check for any available updates for macOS or your other installed applications.

Keep your Mac up to date

If these steps have not resolved your issue, you'll want to start in safe mode to check for the same issue.

"Starting up your Mac in safe mode can help you determine whether issues you’re experiencing are caused by software that loads as your Mac starts up."

Start up your Mac in safe mode

Have a good one!