well i have been using EVERY stream deck video you got to set up mine i have it to change scenes.......and clip my twitch stream create markers for later use manage my discord turn on and off certain voice channels and voice mods start and stop my Spotify playing you guessed it streambeats by this awesome youtuber... hmm cant seem to remember his name anyway all that and a few fine tuning buttons for when i edit my clips and upload them to tiktok anything i missed Mr. Heller.........KNOBS
Stream Deck, Stream Deck XL, and Stream Deck+. Other than scene switching in OBS, I use them for: Discord Channel surfing, Twitch channel surfing, audio control (Stream Deck+ and Wave Link), keeping track of different time zones, and buttons that enter text into chat with links that support my friends. I use those features almost every day. I produce shows in multiple time zones, so having something where I can see time zones next to each other is amazing. Thanks for the video.
Streamdeck mini, I love that little thing so much! I don't have to grab my mouse anymore while DJ'ing :o The most used button for me is the one that shows the artwork of my originals in VR with a single press. I feel bad for not picking up a streamdeck sooner!
I have 2 StreamDecks, one for each streaming setup. Changing scenes is something that I do the least often, almost never. I use the buttons for enabling and disabling audio sources, hiding and showing and switching cameras, on screen graphics, incrementing counters, starting and stopping and switching timers, and some mod actions like Followers Only mode and starting a raid if I have a predetermined target. Most common use is to mute/unmute my mic.
A good thing to note, is that many Stream Deck plugins run as an application on the background (you can find them from task manager etc.). So having many installed might affect the computers performance.
1. Viewer count button 2. Plugin showing who's live so I can just use that to raid into them 3. CPU usage 4. One page showing different time zones and weather 5. Magic 8ball to show on stream as a channel point redemption Never realized the speediest plugin before this. Thanks so much! Having that running every few minutes is awesome.
I use the stream decks and pedals as accessibility tools. I have a button to toggle mousse smooth, and disable regular mouse buttons, swapping them to the pedals. Perfect way to get around the tremor in my right hand when it's really severe.
My best friend loves streaming since I set up all her hotkeys on the stream deck. They manage her Vtuber model, her scenes, hue lights, discord user volume, etc. I even made a very lengthy macro that sets up her OBS, Vtube studio, and all the other stuff she needs for streaming. Resizes the windows too to make the best use of space on her screen.
#7 you can have dedicated set ups for certain games as well. As an example star citizen or elite dangerous I run a bunch of keys that trigger things in game like lift up landing gear, or contact station air control towers etc.
What I use the most: jump between the scenes, make a clip with Atrium vertical, mute, hide/unhide camera, show/hide certain sources. I never thought of the idea with the light like you shoed in this video, this is genius! Gonna try it tonight:)
I’ve actually been using it more for flight simulator than streaming lately. I set it up to do pretty much whatever I want in the sim, but I use it mostly for quickly switching between different camera views. I also use it to control my lights, and I’m gonna see how I can make it work for me in my DAW as well.
I'm not the type of person who often leaves comments (almost never), but here I'm willing to make an exception. Harris, you have always been a source of useful information and here you are again saving my day. I spent all day looking for how to use Stream Deck to move the windows position and you were the only one who could help. As always - the best
I primarily use it to start recording or take screen shots of my second OBS instance. Also muting my browser source as I get into a game. Haven't streamed in 9 months so... yeah.
Don't you need a Philips Hue Bridge in order to use the smart plug? Or am I missing something? The bridge isn't required if the stream deck can somehow connect to it via bluetooth, but that isn't possible.
Scott, your editing is becoming Harris' side kick. Harris is up here talking about Stream decks and you edit in little zingers and what not. I really enjoy your editing style. Keep up the good work.
I have the 32 button streamdeck. In my effort to up my streaming game, I've got a full 8 page set up for pages, scenes, sounds, animations, poses, cameras, and facial expressions for my Vtubing models. I come from a tech theatre background, so I've been spending my time recently converting that workflow for myself via streaming, and the utility of the streamdeck.
Loved the explanation! Not a Stream Deck owner yet…. But when I am it will be the Plus for sure. You’ve shown how versatile it is and how well it can help organize a workflow. Thanks!
I use mine for helping me with coding, with repeating actions, swapping between IDEs and projects. When streaming, I use my stream deck for sound effects, scenes, widgets, minigames, autoban bots, speed test, for moderating other channels, recording a specific source, screenshoting everything or a specific source, having a preview on what friendly channels are live, and a lot more (including my own Stream Deck plugins). And, most importantly, because I'm legally deaf, I use it for adjusting my audio for my end alone.
Ideally I use my StreamDeck + as a volume slider for my music, games, etc. along with macros for scenes, recording/streaming and occasionally blowing up the camera (When it's not buggy)
Please make sure you do not take down a load-bearing wall. It could be catastrophic. As for the Streamdeck, I love the Teams plugin - so useful during meetings because I’m always multitasking and don’t want to find the bloody teams window to mute/unmute and do other useful stuff.
I use mine mostly as a hotkey button when I'm video or podcast editing. It's a lot easier to put my 15 button stream deck in place of my keyboard so I can do things like copy, cut, paste, zoom in and out etc. Although, when I did stream I used it for a soundboard and scene changes sometimes
Hey! Just found your page, really great info. I purchased the new El Gato stream deck neo. Really excited to get it going. I followed your link to buy the Phillips Smart outlet! Thanks again for the suggestions
Just happened by your channel and the editing is spot on, very funny. I don't stream, really but this seems like a great helpful video to those who do.
I am a sim racer and alot of the sim racing community uses it to help tweak the car during a race like to add fuel, change tires and to change how the car drives throughout the race. I do not have on due to financial struggles but it is super helpful.
I just ordered one, im hoping i can control the gain on the Beacn Mic with it! Just bought that too. im getting rid of a few older XLR components and cleaning up my desk space.
Hello @Senpai, thank you for this video! I just had a quick question re: the smart plugs and being able to turn on ANYTHING with the stream deck; I have used both Hue and Govee to plug my TV, soundbar, and PS3 into and then control it with my stream deck, but for some reason, Hue wouldn't work quite right and it was confusing to understand, and Govee wouldn't work with my Wi-Fi and Bluetooth from the Govee Home app; so I didn't even get a chance to use either plugin on the stream deck to try and control them; do they even need to be connected via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth in order to control them from the stream deck, or no?
I have mine set up for scenes, starting and stopping my streams, spinning my wheel, changing cams, Tweeting things out, turning my lights on and off, and mostly for sound bytes of all sorts.
I'm using a classic stream deck for esports production and definitely do more than change scenes. These vids are awesome thanks mate! The discord volume would be amazing I want the knobs even more now ;) but more so looking at the XL.
I'm a tournament caster for a small mobile game - my stream deck allows me to manage scoreboards, update the overlay with team names and logos, and more. I also use it to automate my stream's starting & ending routines (source volumes, music, discord pings)
Im using the stream deck+ and its been a complete game changer for me. Im a super small streamer and its made everything so much better. Even if im not streaming the quick access to volume for music discord etc. Muting my mic and all. It truly is an amazing piece of equipment!
I got the SD 15 and SD XL, which I just bought last week. The 15 is connected to my StreamPC, and basically will be used for starting/stopping streams, switching scenes, and also tweaking audio if needed. The XL is hooked up to my GamerPC. The top row is basically locked to certain pages. Like page 8 is for Programs. I have a set of basic programs that I want to make sure I run while gaming. I use the Advanced Launcher plugin for this, where I show a dot if the program is running. I can quickly go to that page to make sure everything is running that I need at a quick glance of the icons. Other pages I use for launching games, going to specific (favorited) websites. And since I have multiple monitors, I use the plugin Windows Mover to either move active window to another monitor. But let's say I want to switch a game from my monitor to my TV. A click of a button and it's done. No need to go into like the game settings and say I want it showing on this device.
I think the main use for my StreamDeck is a desktop replacement. Instead of filling it up with a ton of shortcuts I have them organized on my StreamDeck and can open them without going back to the desktop. Honestly still need to do more with it. Did have it set up to Moderate the Play with Viewers Twitch Plug-In whether for me streaming, or modding for friends.
OK so first how do you get a white stream deck plus? Also I am avoiding using the discord volume mixer because its seems like you need to give it access to your account wich is a huge security flaw. But I am not a developer so I am not 100% sure about this it just seems that way due to the instructions given. Also I had the original stream deck and now I have the plus as well because of the knobs which give me better control of stuff. Now here something really cool that you kinda did mention but you can use one stream deck to change the profile of the other. For example since my plus has less buttons I have buttons on it to switch profiles on my original stream deck that has more. So I can switch to my OBS profile, sound board, or voicemod on my original stream deck while the plus stay on the main one with all the main things I need.
This was so freaking insightful man i love how simple make things for us to digest. People do not put this work in now days and im hyper appreciative of what you do for us. Hope your year is going well and family and friends get to smile
So I kept my Streamdeck XL in my closet after buying it for over a year. I just got it out a few days ago and am impressed with everything it can do beyond turning my Phillip Hue lights on/off. I setup an FTTT account and am now using it to control my garage doors, my overhead camera, and the Edelkrone JibOne + Sony A7Siii in front of me. Looking forward to doing more with it!
Thanks for the content, I have found the stream deck + to be awesome, the only thing I wish I could do is adjust the obs audio to either be monitor off or switch to monitor and output. If you know of any way to do this please let me know. Thanks
I don't stream anymore, but thinking of getting into it again. I use my stream deck to open up all my work tabs and control my zoom meetings (starting up my zoom meetings with power points, etc., and lighting). I also use it to control my goxlr when I'm having a zoom meeting or gaming. Finally, I have it to open up everything I use to play Tarkov (flee market info, maps, and the game). With my Mac set up, it's very similar but doesn't control the volume and audio outputs that well. The stream deck + could fix the issues I have had controlling the audio on my Mac Mini.
I've been using my elgato footpedals to go back a song pause/play and go forward a song. I have a full page of 32 profiles for it on my stream deck XL and I can also use the foot pedals for switching scenes editing etc useful random thing I can do in three actions.
I use philips hue on my stream deck. but the most annoying thing is i lose connection to my hue bridge every time i reboot my PC so i have to pair it again every time. i hope they fix this soon.
With the Philips smart plug, a Philips hue bridge is also required for it to pair to a stream deck. Just bought the plug by itself and found out the hard way. FYI for anybody that didn't know
I use it for lights and links to websites I use for work. Also great for making start and stop recording. I now will have to buy a couple Phillips power...for cameras. Totally going to setup speedtest too. Helpful video Harrison!
My most used switches from headphones to speakers, then it would probably be nividia instant replay and my pomodoro timer. I also have discord mute, deafen, push to mute, push to talk, switch to afk room (all that through a plugin and not hotkeys), and a volume mixer, tbh OBS is the last thing I use mine for, looking to change that tho
Could the 6 buttons on the Rodecaster Duo be used to trigger the 1,2,3,4,5&6 keys? I use Switcher Studio and to change cameras on the iPad with a Bluetooth keyboard connected using the number keys. So I have a whole keyboard on my desk to only use 1,2,3 or 4 to change scenes/iPhone cameras
I do online tutoring using OBS virtual cam so yes half of my buttons are switching scenes to show different material that I have open in photoshop, acrobat, browser, etc. The other half are: one just always shows the current time in Japan (where my students are), open photoshop or other programs, hang up a call, automatically type the greeting I always use before I call them. I'm excited to explore my stream deck more and get more use out of it (especially the dials which do nothing rn)!
I didn't decide between Elgato Stream Deck with Audio Mixer included(4 roraty knobs), just streamer desk or Megalodon Triple Knob Macro Pad. I'm thinking to buy the nob Controller too to make a Combo. Which one you will choose base in your experience?
I would hazard a guess that switching scenes is the thing I do the least with my two stream decks. I use it for editing vids on DaVinci Resolve, I have various programs programmed to open at the touch of a button. I open my most used websites with it (30+ of those) and last, but certainly not least, I use it for my GTA V RP stream/gaming with all kinds of emotes and actions that are made so much easier because it's a one-button press (which is huge for RPing and trying to emote on the fly.) Oh, and I also program Excel spreadsheet formulae so once again, just a press of the button and *poof* all done.
I use my stream deck to open websites and programs I use a lot for certain games. Like With Destiny 2 I have a multi action that will open DIM and Destiny Recipes. I also now use it to move items in Destiny as well. I can turn on and off farming mode I can see how full my vault and postmaster are. I have a multiaction that opens OBS and all the programs I use and move them to the correct location, change the power settings to high performance, and turns on my lights. When I end stream I have it automatically run a 90 sec ad, turn off my lights, then end stream after the ad is done running. My favorite is a multi action that changes my main display to my 4k tv mounted above my monitors and changes the primary sound to go play though the TV for when I want to sit back and do some couch co-op games with my son. Then I have another multi action to switch everything back to my main display and sound to go through my goxlr.
I've just got the one stream deck+ Use it primarily for my OBS setup and wavelink. Did you know: You can set dial stacks and wave link input actions to change the individual volume of both your monitor mix and stream mix? 3 Actions on one dial *knob Monitor Mix - Input Stream Mix - Input All - Input and you can switch between the three by pressing in the knob or tapping the screen to mute them on the fly!
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I use it primarly to stash up shortcuts for my Daw. Do you need the Philips Hue Bridge in order to control the power from the streamdeck ?
I love your content its really like the most youtuber that I can enjoy his content for hours and not being boring for a second. and its not because of the things you show us here, its because of your awesome personality that I might never come to be such as. I just wanna tell you that most of us are too broke to buy the things you bring to the channel or too lazy to do your advices on a constant pattern. but hell we enjoy seeing you talk happy streaming 💚
I have stream deck xl. Only 1. But I can’t do much with it because I bought a stupid pc that I can’t stream with. Which might I add was not explained to me when I bought it.
Thank you for your all of your hard work Harris! I had a question about the smart plug/camera situation. Does it specifically NEED to be a Philips Smart Plug for this to work? 😅
When I bought my Stream Deck (v.2), it was on sale and I had the extra money, and it looked like a neat toy to check out. I initially used to open Audacity, Notepad++, and my podcast editing source and working directories. Later I added a couple macro buttons to help with renaming hundreds of files in a directory. Finally, I got around to using it for streaming (I'm a late bloomer, what can I say?). Being able to (yes) switch scenes, but also mute, turn the camera on and off, and have a multi-function to start and stop the stream were awesome. Considering get an XL or a Plus when it's on sale.
Monitor switcher shortcuts to switch between dual and singular monitor setups for different applications, sound switcher shortcuts for changing a variety of audio outputs, Sonos volume, with a Hotkey action (a bit junk but the only way) voice monkey for controlling a load of smart things in my room, mainly lights but automated blinds also and a cooling/heating fan. Sound mixing for discord, Spotify and game audio… what else… currently starting to stream as well, so a lot of OBS things, mostly playing little clips of memes haha 😅
I use it for soundcard control, selecting and switching to different audio interfaces, enabling/disabling bluetooth, connecting to bluetooth devices. Media player control, favorite PC folders, browser control and favorite websites, screensaver control, time, stopwatch, counterdowns for keeping my stream/recordings under 1 hour, weather, youtube channel overviews, opening apps, audio visualiser. webcam control (exposure, gamma, saturation etc). volume control, mouse pointer highlight cursor, magnifier, digital mixer, toggle icons on or off and the list goes on. And of course last but not least OBS control.
I have a few multi action buttons setup for different things - Launching all my stream related programs at once, with a single button (huge time saver - Go live, switch scene and run an ad I have a button for a spin the wheel channel point redemption I have Several scene change buttons Timers for various time based channel point redemptions Laugh track and a celebration visual with sound effect A button that activates a slow zoom plugin in OBS whilst playing very motivational and dramatic music That's about it - I'd say the use cases for scene changing is more common and thus used more, but I get good use out of all the other stuff as well
I love the Windows mover plugin. So handy when you start up the computer for the first time and you just hit the button and bam, everything you want in its place.
I use my 15 key Stream Deck for audio editing in Audition and video editing in Premiere Pro. It's also a great soundboard and I'm looking into using it for midi
Scene switching totally. But I do also use it for: - Slide switching - I created shortcuts for Adobe apps instead of using my keyboard. - MS Teams control
I really like these knobs, sorry Elgato I mean the dails. These greate things are out now for a while and I am still waiting for two I think simple but great functionalitys. 1) I would like to use the dails to rotate through pages of the Streamdeck plus or even other pages. 2) I would like to define stacks / tables of singel or multi actions. With the dails I would like to rotate up and down (and in a loop) through all the actions in that table. The name of the actual selected action is always shown/rotating in the dieplay above the dail. When I have selected the right (multi)action I want to run that (multi)action by a press of that dail. As an example: Having a stack with different light scenes. Every scene is a multi action, that sets the color and intensity of my lights. (Maybe: Job, TH-cam, Course-Recording, Off). Now I can easily select all my light scenes with just one dail. (I think this functionality is a little bit like opening a folder from a button.) So please add these two features - that would be so great, @elgato
I mainly use my stream deck to control my gaming. as I have a dedicated room that holds both of my setups. the streaming setup, which consist of two PCs , and my editing set up, which also can be used for light gaming when my nephew is around. I use it as a control panel to switch on and off almost everything in the room, such as my TV, lights, AC, curtains …etc. this is possible mostly because of the “IFTTT” plugin
I also like to use mine for simple stuff such as opening up my games at the click of a button, opening up websites i constantly use, and even one that instantly connects/disconnects me to the Discord voice channel I am normally using
right now I'm using 4 streamdecks for my streams but also my workflow, I use the streamdeck for my in car adjustments while simracing, the streamdeckXL for controlling my stream, I use the streamdeck pedals for controlling some replay action while in game, and the streamdeck+ for audio adjustments on the fly. is has improved my workflow. I also use them in video editing or my photography it works amazing. thank you for this video! always looking for more ways to use my streamdecks at the full potential
Still rockin' the classic 3x5 Stream Deck model over here. Aside from scene switching, I also set it up with a Launch button that opens up most of the little tools I need when it's go-live time (OBS, Spotify, Mix It Up, Twitch Fishing...), but most of my space on there is dedicated to Voicemod soundboard & voice changer buttons. Never know when you're gonna need a well-timed rimshot or vine boom live on stream 💀
Love the idea of connecting smart plug to my green screen lighting. But, when I use the plugin, it asks for "Bridge" and then says it can't find it. How do I get the smart plug to work with Stream Deck +? Best regards!
I have the 15-button Stream Deck, use it for controlling my Key Light, Wave Link sub mixes, Spotfiy and switching my audio sources between my headset and speakers. Am I doing it right Stream Senpai?
Alright, it's time. What Stream Decks do you have and what do you use your buttons for?
well i have been using EVERY stream deck video you got to set up mine i have it to change scenes.......and clip my twitch stream create markers for later use manage my discord turn on and off certain voice channels and voice mods start and stop my Spotify playing you guessed it streambeats by this awesome youtuber... hmm cant seem to remember his name anyway all that and a few fine tuning buttons for when i edit my clips and upload them to tiktok anything i missed Mr. Heller.........KNOBS
Stream Deck, Stream Deck XL, and Stream Deck+. Other than scene switching in OBS, I use them for: Discord Channel surfing, Twitch channel surfing, audio control (Stream Deck+ and Wave Link), keeping track of different time zones, and buttons that enter text into chat with links that support my friends. I use those features almost every day. I produce shows in multiple time zones, so having something where I can see time zones next to each other is amazing. Thanks for the video.
Stream Deck and im ashamed to say that i barely stream and i use it maybe 2 or 3 times a stream to hit like 2 buttons😂
Streamdeck mini, I love that little thing so much! I don't have to grab my mouse anymore while DJ'ing :o The most used button for me is the one that shows the artwork of my originals in VR with a single press. I feel bad for not picking up a streamdeck sooner!
I have 2 StreamDecks, one for each streaming setup.
Changing scenes is something that I do the least often, almost never. I use the buttons for enabling and disabling audio sources, hiding and showing and switching cameras, on screen graphics, incrementing counters, starting and stopping and switching timers, and some mod actions like Followers Only mode and starting a raid if I have a predetermined target.
Most common use is to mute/unmute my mic.
A good thing to note, is that many Stream Deck plugins run as an application on the background (you can find them from task manager etc.). So having many installed might affect the computers performance.
I'm renting but I totally hate this wall in here. It's coming down
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You heard Harris. If that little voice in your head says knock it down, you LISTEN!
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1. Viewer count button
2. Plugin showing who's live so I can just use that to raid into them
3. CPU usage
4. One page showing different time zones and weather
5. Magic 8ball to show on stream as a channel point redemption
Never realized the speediest plugin before this. Thanks so much! Having that running every few minutes is awesome.
Great video. Thanks for constantly going above and beyond to help us all be better streamers
i dont know how i feel about youtubers i watch interact 🤣
I use the stream decks and pedals as accessibility tools. I have a button to toggle mousse smooth, and disable regular mouse buttons, swapping them to the pedals. Perfect way to get around the tremor in my right hand when it's really severe.
My best friend loves streaming since I set up all her hotkeys on the stream deck. They manage her Vtuber model, her scenes, hue lights, discord user volume, etc.
I even made a very lengthy macro that sets up her OBS, Vtube studio, and all the other stuff she needs for streaming. Resizes the windows too to make the best use of space on her screen.
#7 you can have dedicated set ups for certain games as well. As an example star citizen or elite dangerous I run a bunch of keys that trigger things in game like lift up landing gear, or contact station air control towers etc.
Do you know of any plugins that will work with the Logitech litra glow LED lights?
What I use the most: jump between the scenes, make a clip with Atrium vertical, mute, hide/unhide camera, show/hide certain sources. I never thought of the idea with the light like you shoed in this video, this is genius! Gonna try it tonight:)
I run an e-comm photo studio and we use one on each photo station to control the Capture One software
I’ve actually been using it more for flight simulator than streaming lately. I set it up to do pretty much whatever I want in the sim, but I use it mostly for quickly switching between different camera views. I also use it to control my lights, and I’m gonna see how I can make it work for me in my DAW as well.
Hey Harris how many pages of buttons can you have on this thing? Thanks for another dope video.
I'm not the type of person who often leaves comments (almost never), but here I'm willing to make an exception. Harris, you have always been a source of useful information and here you are again saving my day. I spent all day looking for how to use Stream Deck to move the windows position and you were the only one who could help. As always - the best
Seriously golden information
I primarily use it to start recording or take screen shots of my second OBS instance. Also muting my browser source as I get into a game. Haven't streamed in 9 months so... yeah.
Don't you need a Philips Hue Bridge in order to use the smart plug? Or am I missing something? The bridge isn't required if the stream deck can somehow connect to it via bluetooth, but that isn't possible.
Scott, your editing is becoming Harris' side kick. Harris is up here talking about Stream decks and you edit in little zingers and what not. I really enjoy your editing style. Keep up the good work.
I'm on the other side, I absolutely hate it.
I have the 32 button streamdeck. In my effort to up my streaming game, I've got a full 8 page set up for pages, scenes, sounds, animations, poses, cameras, and facial expressions for my Vtubing models. I come from a tech theatre background, so I've been spending my time recently converting that workflow for myself via streaming, and the utility of the streamdeck.
Loved the explanation! Not a Stream Deck owner yet…. But when I am it will be the Plus for sure. You’ve shown how versatile it is and how well it can help organize a workflow. Thanks!
I use mine for helping me with coding, with repeating actions, swapping between IDEs and projects. When streaming, I use my stream deck for sound effects, scenes, widgets, minigames, autoban bots, speed test, for moderating other channels, recording a specific source, screenshoting everything or a specific source, having a preview on what friendly channels are live, and a lot more (including my own Stream Deck plugins). And, most importantly, because I'm legally deaf, I use it for adjusting my audio for my end alone.
Ideally I use my StreamDeck + as a volume slider for my music, games, etc. along with macros for scenes, recording/streaming and occasionally blowing up the camera (When it's not buggy)
I use my stream deck to Mute/deafen in Discord as well as switch scenes. How did you get it to turn your cameras on/off?
Please make sure you do not take down a load-bearing wall. It could be catastrophic. As for the Streamdeck, I love the Teams plugin - so useful during meetings because I’m always multitasking and don’t want to find the bloody teams window to mute/unmute and do other useful stuff.
Holy moly, I just wanna give props to this smooth and perfect video editing. Very well done!
I use mine mostly as a hotkey button when I'm video or podcast editing. It's a lot easier to put my 15 button stream deck in place of my keyboard so I can do things like copy, cut, paste, zoom in and out etc. Although, when I did stream I used it for a soundboard and scene changes sometimes
Hey! Just found your page, really great info. I purchased the new El Gato stream deck neo. Really excited to get it going. I followed your link to buy the Phillips Smart outlet! Thanks again for the suggestions
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Just happened by your channel and the editing is spot on, very funny. I don't stream, really but this seems like a great helpful video to those who do.
I am a sim racer and alot of the sim racing community uses it to help tweak the car during a race like to add fuel, change tires and to change how the car drives throughout the race. I do not have on due to financial struggles but it is super helpful.
I just ordered one, im hoping i can control the gain on the Beacn Mic with it! Just bought that too. im getting rid of a few older XLR components and cleaning up my desk space.
Cool vid! Do you have a template for what you use on your main streaming page on stream deck plus?
Hello @Senpai, thank you for this video! I just had a quick question re: the smart plugs and being able to turn on ANYTHING with the stream deck; I have used both Hue and Govee to plug my TV, soundbar, and PS3 into and then control it with my stream deck, but for some reason, Hue wouldn't work quite right and it was confusing to understand, and Govee wouldn't work with my Wi-Fi and Bluetooth from the Govee Home app; so I didn't even get a chance to use either plugin on the stream deck to try and control them; do they even need to be connected via Wi-Fi/Bluetooth in order to control them from the stream deck, or no?
I have mine set up for scenes, starting and stopping my streams, spinning my wheel, changing cams, Tweeting things out, turning my lights on and off, and mostly for sound bytes of all sorts.
I'm using a classic stream deck for esports production and definitely do more than change scenes. These vids are awesome thanks mate! The discord volume would be amazing I want the knobs even more now ;) but more so looking at the XL.
I'm a tournament caster for a small mobile game - my stream deck allows me to manage scoreboards, update the overlay with team names and logos, and more. I also use it to automate my stream's starting & ending routines (source volumes, music, discord pings)
Im using the stream deck+ and its been a complete game changer for me. Im a super small streamer and its made everything so much better. Even if im not streaming the quick access to volume for music discord etc. Muting my mic and all. It truly is an amazing piece of equipment!
Where are these plug-ins? I don't see many in the Elgato place. I would very much appreciate it
I got the SD 15 and SD XL, which I just bought last week.
The 15 is connected to my StreamPC, and basically will be used for starting/stopping streams, switching scenes, and also tweaking audio if needed.
The XL is hooked up to my GamerPC. The top row is basically locked to certain pages. Like page 8 is for Programs. I have a set of basic programs that I want to make sure I run while gaming. I use the Advanced Launcher plugin for this, where I show a dot if the program is running. I can quickly go to that page to make sure everything is running that I need at a quick glance of the icons.
Other pages I use for launching games, going to specific (favorited) websites. And since I have multiple monitors, I use the plugin Windows Mover to either move active window to another monitor.
But let's say I want to switch a game from my monitor to my TV. A click of a button and it's done. No need to go into like the game settings and say I want it showing on this device.
Brand new. Haven’t even connected it yet. Seems outstanding. You have a great channel.
Thank you HH for another awesome, informative video!
I think the main use for my StreamDeck is a desktop replacement. Instead of filling it up with a ton of shortcuts I have them organized on my StreamDeck and can open them without going back to the desktop. Honestly still need to do more with it. Did have it set up to Moderate the Play with Viewers Twitch Plug-In whether for me streaming, or modding for friends.
Do they have any support for GOVEE scenes? I wish so badly 😞
OK so first how do you get a white stream deck plus?
Also I am avoiding using the discord volume mixer because its seems like you need to give it access to your account wich is a huge security flaw. But I am not a developer so I am not 100% sure about this it just seems that way due to the instructions given.
Also I had the original stream deck and now I have the plus as well because of the knobs which give me better control of stuff. Now here something really cool that you kinda did mention but you can use one stream deck to change the profile of the other. For example since my plus has less buttons I have buttons on it to switch profiles on my original stream deck that has more. So I can switch to my OBS profile, sound board, or voicemod on my original stream deck while the plus stay on the main one with all the main things I need.
on the official website you can find a white one when you checkout
This was so freaking insightful man i love how simple make things for us to digest. People do not put this work in now days and im hyper appreciative of what you do for us. Hope your year is going well and family and friends get to smile
So I kept my Streamdeck XL in my closet after buying it for over a year. I just got it out a few days ago and am impressed with everything it can do beyond turning my Phillip Hue lights on/off. I setup an FTTT account and am now using it to control my garage doors, my overhead camera, and the Edelkrone JibOne + Sony A7Siii in front of me. Looking forward to doing more with it!
Very useful video. Fun personality! Before the video ended I got new icon library options before the video even ended LUL
Thanks for the content, I have found the stream deck + to be awesome, the only thing I wish I could do is adjust the obs audio to either be monitor off or switch to monitor and output. If you know of any way to do this please let me know. Thanks
I don't stream anymore, but thinking of getting into it again. I use my stream deck to open up all my work tabs and control my zoom meetings (starting up my zoom meetings with power points, etc., and lighting). I also use it to control my goxlr when I'm having a zoom meeting or gaming. Finally, I have it to open up everything I use to play Tarkov (flee market info, maps, and the game). With my Mac set up, it's very similar but doesn't control the volume and audio outputs that well. The stream deck + could fix the issues I have had controlling the audio on my Mac Mini.
I've been using my elgato footpedals to go back a song pause/play and go forward a song. I have a full page of 32 profiles for it on my stream deck XL and I can also use the foot pedals for switching scenes editing etc useful random thing I can do in three actions.
I use philips hue on my stream deck. but the most annoying thing is i lose connection to my hue bridge every time i reboot my PC so i have to pair it again every time. i hope they fix this soon.
With the Philips smart plug, a Philips hue bridge is also required for it to pair to a stream deck. Just bought the plug by itself and found out the hard way. FYI for anybody that didn't know
I use it for lights and links to websites I use for work. Also great for making start and stop recording. I now will have to buy a couple Phillips power...for cameras. Totally going to setup speedtest too. Helpful video Harrison!
My most used switches from headphones to speakers, then it would probably be nividia instant replay and my pomodoro timer. I also have discord mute, deafen, push to mute, push to talk, switch to afk room (all that through a plugin and not hotkeys), and a volume mixer, tbh OBS is the last thing I use mine for, looking to change that tho
Could the 6 buttons on the Rodecaster Duo be used to trigger the 1,2,3,4,5&6 keys? I use Switcher Studio and to change cameras on the iPad with a Bluetooth keyboard connected using the number keys. So I have a whole keyboard on my desk to only use 1,2,3 or 4 to change scenes/iPhone cameras
I do online tutoring using OBS virtual cam so yes half of my buttons are switching scenes to show different material that I have open in photoshop, acrobat, browser, etc. The other half are: one just always shows the current time in Japan (where my students are), open photoshop or other programs, hang up a call, automatically type the greeting I always use before I call them.
I'm excited to explore my stream deck more and get more use out of it (especially the dials which do nothing rn)!
Whyyyy does the Discord Volume Mixer have to be PC only...... :(
I didn't decide between Elgato Stream Deck with Audio Mixer included(4 roraty knobs), just streamer desk or Megalodon Triple Knob Macro Pad. I'm thinking to buy the nob Controller too to make a Combo. Which one you will choose base in your experience?
I would hazard a guess that switching scenes is the thing I do the least with my two stream decks. I use it for editing vids on DaVinci Resolve, I have various programs programmed to open at the touch of a button. I open my most used websites with it (30+ of those) and last, but certainly not least, I use it for my GTA V RP stream/gaming with all kinds of emotes and actions that are made so much easier because it's a one-button press (which is huge for RPing and trying to emote on the fly.) Oh, and I also program Excel spreadsheet formulae so once again, just a press of the button and *poof* all done.
Great video! Can you make a tutorial on how you use your stream deck for video editing? Would love to know how you setup your hotkeys and shortcuts.
Can you use the knobs to move forward, backwards in a song/movie ?
As soon as you said dial hot keys, I was like ‘yep! I got a couple of those set up already!’
I use my stream deck to open websites and programs I use a lot for certain games. Like With Destiny 2 I have a multi action that will open DIM and Destiny Recipes. I also now use it to move items in Destiny as well. I can turn on and off farming mode I can see how full my vault and postmaster are.
I have a multiaction that opens OBS and all the programs I use and move them to the correct location, change the power settings to high performance, and turns on my lights. When I end stream I have it automatically run a 90 sec ad, turn off my lights, then end stream after the ad is done running.
My favorite is a multi action that changes my main display to my 4k tv mounted above my monitors and changes the primary sound to go play though the TV for when I want to sit back and do some couch co-op games with my son. Then I have another multi action to switch everything back to my main display and sound to go through my goxlr.
I've just got the one stream deck+
Use it primarily for my OBS setup and wavelink.
Did you know:
You can set dial stacks and wave link input actions to change the individual volume of both your monitor mix and stream mix?
3 Actions on one dial *knob
Monitor Mix - Input
Stream Mix - Input
All - Input
and you can switch between the three by pressing in the knob or tapping the screen to mute them on the fly!
I use it primarly to stash up shortcuts for my Daw.
Do you need the Philips Hue Bridge in order to control the power from the streamdeck ?
I love your content its really like the most youtuber that I can enjoy his content for hours and not being boring for a second. and its not because of the things you show us here, its because of your awesome personality that I might never come to be such as.
I just wanna tell you that most of us are too broke to buy the things you bring to the channel or too lazy to do your advices on a constant pattern. but hell we enjoy seeing you talk
happy streaming 💚
I have stream deck xl. Only 1. But I can’t do much with it because I bought a stupid pc that I can’t stream with. Which might I add was not explained to me when I bought it.
How about sleeping your PC, or switching between audio outputs, etc.
I only use it for Photoshop and keyboard macro shortcuts for Phrase Expander.
I NEED that vertical plug-in for StreamLabs. I’m too deep to switch to OBS 😂
Just Bought a Stream Deck+ For My Streaming and Other Usages cant wait to use it to its Full potential😃😃
Thank you for your all of your hard work Harris!
I had a question about the smart plug/camera situation. Does it specifically NEED to be a Philips Smart Plug for this to work? 😅
Would the Phillips plug work with the Mk1? i use this for sim racing, so this could be useful for powering my motion rig
Stream Deck Plus. Fantastic job as always! Spectacular plug-ins and ideas. Thank you!!
When I bought my Stream Deck (v.2), it was on sale and I had the extra money, and it looked like a neat toy to check out. I initially used to open Audacity, Notepad++, and my podcast editing source and working directories. Later I added a couple macro buttons to help with renaming hundreds of files in a directory. Finally, I got around to using it for streaming (I'm a late bloomer, what can I say?). Being able to (yes) switch scenes, but also mute, turn the camera on and off, and have a multi-function to start and stop the stream were awesome. Considering get an XL or a Plus when it's on sale.
We use streamdeck primarily with Companion to control vMix inputs and layers, PTZ presets and BlackMagic Constellation configs.
Love the video’s Senpai!
Been trying to figure out audio issues (dual pc, elgato 4k, steelseries nova pro’s), any help or video’s coming soon?
Monitor switcher shortcuts to switch between dual and singular monitor setups for different applications, sound switcher shortcuts for changing a variety of audio outputs, Sonos volume, with a Hotkey action (a bit junk but the only way) voice monkey for controlling a load of smart things in my room, mainly lights but automated blinds also and a cooling/heating fan. Sound mixing for discord, Spotify and game audio… what else… currently starting to stream as well, so a lot of OBS things, mostly playing little clips of memes haha 😅
spotify, multi window open tab, etc love the vids homie!
How would i turn something on and off if i have a wyze enabled outlet? not Phillips or whatever you had?
I use it for soundcard control, selecting and switching to different audio interfaces, enabling/disabling bluetooth, connecting to bluetooth devices. Media player control, favorite PC folders, browser control and favorite websites, screensaver control, time, stopwatch, counterdowns for keeping my stream/recordings under 1 hour, weather, youtube channel overviews, opening apps, audio visualiser. webcam control (exposure, gamma, saturation etc). volume control, mouse pointer highlight cursor, magnifier, digital mixer, toggle icons on or off and the list goes on. And of course last but not least OBS control.
I have a 15 key lcd. Wanting one I can use for a sound board for my gaming pc as well. Dual pc setup
I have a few multi action buttons setup for different things
- Launching all my stream related programs at once, with a single button (huge time saver
- Go live, switch scene and run an ad
I have a button for a spin the wheel channel point redemption I have
Several scene change buttons
Timers for various time based channel point redemptions
Laugh track and a celebration visual with sound effect
A button that activates a slow zoom plugin in OBS whilst playing very motivational and dramatic music
That's about it - I'd say the use cases for scene changing is more common and thus used more, but I get good use out of all the other stuff as well
I love the Windows mover plugin. So handy when you start up the computer for the first time and you just hit the button and bam, everything you want in its place.
I use my 15 key Stream Deck for audio editing in Audition and video editing in Premiere Pro.
It's also a great soundboard and I'm looking into using it for midi
Hey, what did you think about the TH-cam Ticker for Streamdeck 🙂?
Scene switching totally. But I do also use it for:
- Slide switching
- I created shortcuts for Adobe apps instead of using my keyboard.
- MS Teams control
I really like these knobs, sorry Elgato I mean the dails. These greate things are out now for a while and I am still waiting for two I think simple but great functionalitys.
1) I would like to use the dails to rotate through pages of the Streamdeck plus or even other pages.
2) I would like to define stacks / tables of singel or multi actions. With the dails I would like to rotate up and down (and in a loop) through all the actions in that table. The name of the actual selected action is always shown/rotating in the dieplay above the dail. When I have selected the right (multi)action I want to run that (multi)action by a press of that dail. As an example: Having a stack with different light scenes. Every scene is a multi action, that sets the color and intensity of my lights. (Maybe: Job, TH-cam, Course-Recording, Off). Now I can easily select all my light scenes with just one dail. (I think this functionality is a little bit like opening a folder from a button.)
So please add these two features - that would be so great, @elgato
I mainly use my stream deck to control my gaming. as I have a dedicated room that holds both of my setups. the streaming setup, which consist of two PCs , and my editing set up, which also can be used for light gaming when my nephew is around. I use it as a control panel to switch on and off almost everything in the room, such as my TV, lights, AC, curtains …etc. this is possible mostly because of the “IFTTT” plugin
i use it primarily for volume control, but it comes in handy with DCS and MSFS
Legit just bought this to replace my GoXLR cause of your last video/setup. You couldnt have timed this video any more PERFECTLY!
I also like to use mine for simple stuff such as opening up my games at the click of a button, opening up websites i constantly use, and even one that instantly connects/disconnects me to the Discord voice channel I am normally using
I've convinced myself that the purpose of this video was just keep saying knobs. I'm about to go upstairs and check pretty much all of these.
8:50 slightly confused on how to use the imaginary F keys on it. Since I don’t have an F20 key how do I actually set something in OBS to be “F20”? 🤔
I won a stream deck plus through a gleam contest. I came here to learn and i'm not disappointed. thank you Senpai Gaming for the information.
I just plugged mine in yesterday and I use mine for sounds, and multitasks (which I am looking more into) Thank you for this great breakdown.
right now I'm using 4 streamdecks for my streams but also my workflow, I use the streamdeck for my in car adjustments while simracing, the streamdeckXL for controlling my stream, I use the streamdeck pedals for controlling some replay action while in game, and the streamdeck+ for audio adjustments on the fly. is has improved my workflow.
I also use them in video editing or my photography it works amazing. thank you for this video! always looking for more ways to use my streamdecks at the full potential
Got a stream deck today, thanks to your influence. Unfortunately I am not in the US so I couldn't use your link, but it's still thanks to you! 🤘🏻
Still rockin' the classic 3x5 Stream Deck model over here. Aside from scene switching, I also set it up with a Launch button that opens up most of the little tools I need when it's go-live time (OBS, Spotify, Mix It Up, Twitch Fishing...), but most of my space on there is dedicated to Voicemod soundboard & voice changer buttons. Never know when you're gonna need a well-timed rimshot or vine boom live on stream 💀
Love the idea of connecting smart plug to my green screen lighting. But, when I use the plugin, it asks for "Bridge" and then says it can't find it. How do I get the smart plug to work with Stream Deck +?
Best regards!
Can we get custom Knob colours?
I just got a stream deck, mine doesn't have the dials but it's still overwhelming to set up.
I have the 15-button Stream Deck, use it for controlling my Key Light, Wave Link sub mixes, Spotfiy and switching my audio sources between my headset and speakers.
Am I doing it right Stream Senpai?