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Elgato Stream Deck MK.2
Forty clicks, down to a few presses.
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Research verdict
Best for: anyone who edits, streams or runs repeating tasks and wants one-press shortcuts. Check first: that you work on a computer (it is no use for phone-only creators) and how you will lay out the 15 keys.
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What it does and why it may be useful
A 15-key shortcut controller that launches apps, switches scenes, mutes your mic and runs macros.
Useful features
- Launch apps, switch scenes and mute your mic from labelled keys.
- Run macros for repeating tasks, so long edits need fewer clicks.
- Build your own layout in the desktop software.
Limits to check
- It only controls a computer through its desktop software, so it is no use for phone-only creators.
- The 15 keys fill up quickly, so plan your layout early.
How to start using it
- Write down the five to ten actions you repeat most.
- Install the Stream Deck desktop software on your computer.
- Drag your actions onto keys to build the first layout.
- Use it for a week, then adjust the layout.
Who it may suit
Anyone who edits, streams or runs repeating tasks and wants one-press shortcuts. Skip or compare alternatives if you only create on a phone, or you need many more than 15 shortcuts.
Questions before buying
Does it work with a phone?
No. It controls a computer through its desktop software.
Are 15 keys enough?
They fill up quickly. Plan your layout before you build it.