You Need A Stream Deck! The Secret To My Productivity Working From Home

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I think you need Stream Deck! Here's why: The Stream Deck Mk2 has become the secret to my productivity working from home this month: it gives a faster, frictionless workflow (links below!) This is a tour of the best stream deck set-up ideas I've discovered: I've even made a Notion macro pad! Launch apps, control video calls, create custom app control panels, multi-action automations and more. Watch the Notion Workpad here: • Notion Set-up x Stream...
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@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Happy Holidays friends! 🎁 Is this on your list? How do you use yours? Links below and WATCH THIS NEXT to supercharge a productive 2022 with Notion: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7eTmad2rLbcdI0.html

@r0bhumm 11 ай бұрын

I’m severely visually impaired and I have bought a stream deck so control my screen reader software which uses a vast number of unusual shortcut keys. I have just enough vision to be able to tell if a button has a light or dark background which means I can set up a pattern on the profile to let me know where the buttons are, even if I can’t identify icons on the buttons knowing the position they are means I can still use the steam deck. Very impressed and really helpful.

@DBragg2124 2 жыл бұрын

I use my Stream Deck to help me broadcast sports. Adding points to a scoreboard, taking graphics in and out, rolling breaks, etc. The Stream Deck seriously has streamlined everything. It has been one of the best purchases I have ever made.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff! It's such a surprisingly useful tool :)

@faithfitnessandfatherhood 2 жыл бұрын

I think this is essentially what Apple had intended for their quick menu bar on previous MacBooks, but lacked the form factor of having the Deck as an accessory to the side of your workflow.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - similar principles. People have been making DIY pads like this for years - I think elgato just nailed a flexible version. :)

@WerIstWieJesus Жыл бұрын

Exactly! My touch bar is better than the stream deck.

@ShizzyHollywood 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I love seeing how people who don't stream put it to use. Such an incredible tool.

@lavarad 2 жыл бұрын

You're reading my mind with your videos. I was looking into this, and this was a great overview of its uses outside of gaming. I think I'm gonna go for it now. Another great video from you. Merry Christmas!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes, it’s great.

@AhsanteB 2 жыл бұрын

Woah, this is epic!! Can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this tool before, the productivity use cases you have are awesome. Subscribed!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yeah - I’ve known about them for ages and then suddenly thought… why aren’t I using it for non-steaming stuff?! :) welcome to the BC community!

@ImaginarySpace Жыл бұрын

Stream deck is really nice! Remember that you can control the actions from a phone app as well (30 days free). A good idea if you first just want to try things out. Only downside is that many 3rd party tools run as individual application on the background (at least this is the case on Windows). Having a ton of actions from various providers can start to show up as CPU and RAM usage. This is not a problem with the built in stuff or with any simple actions that only rely on the html/js based functionality as that runs inside Stream deck app.

@MatthewEncina 2 жыл бұрын

Love this idea. I’ve always been aware of this product for streaming, and macros in general, but seeing it in this context is eye opening. Thank you!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Matthew - thanks for watching. Yeah: loving it for editing and one button work context setups particularly. Love your content by the way - I think we have a lot in common! 🕶👊

@MatthewEncina 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating Appreciate that! Subbed

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Great to be connected pal. Nice.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Watch you on my personal account… so now you have me subbed twice! 😂

@MatthewEncina 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating 🙏🏽

@JasonTaylor-po5xc 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's basically a custom keyboard for macros and automatic shortcut execution. I have one to help with video and audio editing tasks, but also looking at other automations too.

@GarlandCoulson Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this great explanation of how you use a stream deck for productivity. I am a time management coach who makes extensive use of text expanders and other productivity tools and this looks like a worthy addition to my productivity tools setup!

@DemetriPanici 2 жыл бұрын

This is REALLY interesting. I've considered getting one for productivity before but this may have convinced me!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

It is serious cool pal. I’m working on a Notion use-case specific video for the new year that I think you’ll enjoy too. 🙌🎉 thanks for watching. Keep up your great content too :)

@Guez_art 2 жыл бұрын

As an illustrator and graphic designer, I bought both the small and xl for my workflow. The small is perfect to place above my Wacom Cintiq. The only chore is designing and creating my own icons as I cannot find art/design specific ones. Great video.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Nice idea. I recommend looking at Iconfinder.com - great free icons that you might find some useful elements from to rework into your own icons.

@Guez_art 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating hey thank you for the link.

@bronson1392 2 жыл бұрын

If I had issues looking for icons, I would want the skills of an illustrator and a graphic designer? Lol

@stumph3 2 жыл бұрын

Really awesome work here. I can tell you put in a lot of work bringing this idea to life. Thanks mate.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan. It makes me happy anyway! :)

@chadheese2103 2 жыл бұрын

I have used a gaming mouse for the same purpose. The hard part was remembering which button did certain actions. This looks better since you can establish an icon.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yes totally - lots of people have mentioned using keyboard shortcuts or the Touch Bar: but this visual custom button set up is more significant than you can first think. 👍

@JustJay1281 2 жыл бұрын

that's the primary reason I got the stream deck, cause I had tried setting up a midi controller to do it, but found myself always forgetting which buttons were what. the stream deck gives you that visual reminder, in a form that will fit on even the smallest of PC desks.

@MattFaris 2 жыл бұрын

Been toying with getting this for a while now, so came to your video! Thanks for the breakdown of it all and you've persuaded me :-D Love streamlining workflows so excited at seeing my productivity soar!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Enjoy!

@HealthyTechLife 2 жыл бұрын

I have been eyeing one of this for a while now. Thanks for taking the time to share.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

No problem. I love it!

@verakrammer6958 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is insane. Like a new world. Thank you for the video :) I would be really interested in more productivity videos with stream deck.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one. Yeah - it’s pretty great. Will plan another stream deck video !

@aongaro 2 жыл бұрын

Super interesting, might actually pick one of these up now. Solves a lot of issues I’ve been thinking through. Thanks for sharing!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I think I’m only just scratching the surface of what is possible with a bit of research. I’m hoping to have single button automations to set up for podcasting, specific zoom meetings and online courses perhaps. 👍

@CalebPCasla 28 күн бұрын

The absolute best that I've seen so far. Thanks mate!

@BetterCreating 27 күн бұрын

Ah thanks so much pal - this is old now too! :)

@simpleedge 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhh! Brilliant. I’ve been thinking about a product like this the past year but I didn’t quite know what to search for. This is perfect. Can’t wait to add this to my workflow 🏆👍🏼

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Thanks for watching. I recommend trying it on your mobile first and seeing if you really like it :)

@simpleedge 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating too late. I already bought it and holy crap! How did I work with out this?!? I’m going to build a custom widget for it - I use Toggl as a time tracker but the existing Toggl widget doesn’t work well. (1) the icon toggles but if you stop your timer in browser, the Stream Deck doesn’t recognize the change of state. (2) doesn’t allow you to select Tasks of a Project

@ZhadTheRad 2 жыл бұрын

The possibilities are endless with the Stream Deck

@Taskade 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I'll try this! Thanks for the inspiration.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

No problem. Yes - really enjoying the pad. I definitely think the physical version is best if you enjoy it - the mobile version is good but needed a good internet connection

@macguyvin 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This is like an external touch bar! Thanks for the video! Considering getting one now 😁

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

It really is! Nice one.

@jpatron79 2 жыл бұрын

So glad I stumbled upon your video on this! So many uses!! Thank you! Liked and subbed!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent! Welcome to the BC Community! Thanks for watching.

@JininJinin 2 жыл бұрын

Nice and helpful Review. I am going to buy one!

@thierrydebelder2947 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, I have one but never realised it could do so much, thanks for the inspiration 👍🏻

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@jansteinke137 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect video I own a stream deck too and this gets me more inspiration to get more use out of it thx :D

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jan. Great to hear! His was just 4 days of messing around so I’m sure there is a lot more to discover! :)

@patison4ik5 Жыл бұрын

I'm sold! Getting one now. Thanks for the review.

@BetterCreating Жыл бұрын

They are great! Enjoy! :)

@evtyler 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I would never have thought of using a Stream Deck for productivity. I'm getting one!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric. Make sure to also checkout LoupeDeck too before deciding - also looks excellent. :)

@revmarksearle Жыл бұрын

Downloaded your Notion icon for stream deck - fab thanks. Made one improvement by add /turn to each button action (from /h1 to /turnh1) this mean it will format current block as well as crest new. Thanks for your great content.

@themikegarrett 2 жыл бұрын

I'm forwarding this video to everyone! I use one for my video conferencing calls (Meet and Zoom). Its game changing to a) have dedicated buttons for muting yourself regardless of keyboard shortcut combo and b) to have that button be in the same place for both apps. I don't have to look away to control my settings or stumble around trying to unmute myself because the tab isn't in focus ;)

@SeanKelley 2 жыл бұрын

Always knew stream deck was handy and have been on fence for a while. Maybe this is enough for me to take the leap. Thanks!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Any time! Sorry if i made you spend money! 😄

@futymax 2 жыл бұрын

I've been using two of the XL stream decks as part of my work computer for the past 9 months or so. I'm a Software Engineer and this is incredible useful for setting up easy access to the ginormous amount of hotkeys and commands available in Microsoft Visual Studio. There is even an official plugin available. A real time-saver.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks for watching.

@jamie9926 2 жыл бұрын

Hey - also a software engineer thinking about buying one.... What kind of things do you set yours up to do? I'm trying to get ideas for how to speed up development

@unchannelbyryan 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had this in my Amazon list for two years. I love the idea and had similar thinking to you. The thing that gets me is I have to remove my hand from the keyboard to use it. That doesn’t take much time, but it does take some time. I’m on the fence.

@1zebula1 2 жыл бұрын

Subb'd! Thanks for making this video. I bought the same one, betting on the software updates and community creating great shortcuts that will be shared and hopefully I can build and share. Great vid.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help and thanks for the Sub. Welcome to the community! big plans for 2022: let's stream deck our way through it. :)

@Kevinmikoful 2 жыл бұрын

I don't comment on KZfaq often, but this is game changing from a work mindset. Never thought to use a stream deck in this way #amazing

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Ah cheers Kevin - great to know! Welcome to the channel.

@d2d2505 2 жыл бұрын

The Stream Deck Mini is the best purchase I've ever made since I started working remotely.

@jasonproulx1231 2 жыл бұрын

You convinced me to buy it.

@andrewknapik 2 жыл бұрын

Good stuff. Worth the subscription.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Welcome to the BC Community!

@jamess.2491 2 жыл бұрын

As a software dev I use this thing constantly. There's so many hotkeys for a variety of apps that are just so useful to bind to it.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Nice. Thanks

@static-san 2 жыл бұрын

I'd never thought of a Stream Deck for non-streaming purposes. Interesting! I do have OBS setup for my webcam and mic to do some light pre-processing, which surprised some colleagues and friends.

@CouchInvestor 2 жыл бұрын

Fine! I'll buy one...

@asellers98 6 ай бұрын

Great concise job!

@BetterCreating 6 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Cheers :)

@PedroFernandezRuiz 2 жыл бұрын

Merry Christmas 🎄🎁 Simon! Now I have my Xmas 🎁!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

It's sooooo good pal! Happy Holidays!

@cryptotech4401 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome!

@EdwardKilner Жыл бұрын

New to the unit. I like your presentation style, so I subscribed. This video was a bit of a teaser, so I will look at more. Ctl-Q? I never used shortcuts much. Will look into that one! Thanks.

@igorchichkin509 2 жыл бұрын

WoW 🤩 awesome

@Kelson01 2 жыл бұрын

I also use a Stream Deck. You can do a lot of this using the program Alfred with less pain. I use my Stream Deck for macros and that's about it. Opening websites with it is neat but Alfred is faster, especially if you have to navigate through a page or two to press the button.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Good to know, thanks, I’ll check it out. Sounds excellent.

@johngraham8278 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating This was my thought as well - as an avid user of Alfred, I could see it and the Stream Deck working in harmony with one another really well.

@brixan... 2 жыл бұрын

Mac only, for anyone wondering

@johnmickey5017 2 жыл бұрын

I set up a search in Alfred that pings multiple open license photo sites at once… and another for free vectors. It’s awesome.

@judytessa 3 ай бұрын

Totally agree with the time saved using Stream Deck for everyday functions. I have set up multiple hotkey buttons for a number of procedures in Excel 365 - some with 30 or 40 instructions. I put my 15 button Stream Deck in my laptop bag if I’m working away from home. Automatic switching to a relevant profile when opening an application is brilliant.

@Anarchaotically 2 ай бұрын

What sort of Excel stuff have you found to be helpful? I haven't yet found a good use-case that a simple Excel shortcut already doesn't help with.

@judytessa 2 ай бұрын

I am not using stream deck to replace single keyboard shortcuts. I'm running multiple shortcuts in sequences. Here is an example for a worksheet with over 50 columns and nearly 10K rows. Turn on filtering. Go to top of date column & filter by year. Go to top of category column & filter by a category. Go to end of debit column & create a subtotal formula for visible rows only. That's 4 stream deck buttons to automate 55 keystrokes!

@Anarchaotically 2 ай бұрын

Thanks @@judytessa that's really helpful! Was there a plugin you used for Excel specifically, or just the regular multi-action stuff?

@socialforbrokers2990 Жыл бұрын

Great video thanks

@BetterCreating Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Welcome to the channel :)

@MrNateSPF 2 жыл бұрын

I bought a gaming mouse a while back to help with productivity and quickly realized there's not enough buttons. It has 7 extra buttons and a scroll wheel that acts as the middle button, in addition to left and right. Some had even more buttons but I did not like their ergonomics. Then I came across this thing and had the same idea. Basically to have the most common hotkeys on the mouse (it also detects what application you're using), then have pages of tasks and visual feedback on the stream deck. I hope it works as well as I imagine.

@thejpkotor 2 жыл бұрын

I used to have a pi-engineering macro keyboard, I used it to make one-key keyboard combos to run our work software, since it had such lovely combos like CTRL-SHIFT-S-F5 and such to do different things.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@thejpkotor 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating I was previously unaware of these though, as the little LED screen is nice. On the Pi-engineering ones, you have to cut out little paper key cap labels, which does the job, but it's not as clean and elegant.

@mespap273 9 ай бұрын

Great Job on this Video!! ;-)

@BetterCreating 8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jacquelynnacopoulos1278 Жыл бұрын

Hello, Congratulations. 👍Cool. Thank You For Advice and Explaining Us. I got it. Someday, I would buy it anytime.

@BetterCreating Жыл бұрын

Thanks - it’s a great tool. see you on another one. :)

@charlesnielson6544 6 ай бұрын

I am looking forward to implementing Notion and other ideas with the stream deck after preparing the Mac Mini properly. I am into so so many interests which involve many many different topics and finding it hard to stay organized with all the interests. It would be very helpful to be able to have all my tools related to one interest say photography or video editing all accessible easily and open together or open a particular project when the spirit moves me and not have to be like starting over to continue. I am very organized thinker but did not do good job with Apple devices as I got so distracted with all the possibilities. Now I want to focus and organize things. You have been inspiring with your ideas. Charlie

@BetterCreating 6 ай бұрын

Ah wonderful - glad the vids help out! :)

@missionary2112 2 жыл бұрын

We dumb out Touch Bar with the same potential when using with Better Touch Tool for functional keys and now we use a separated device called Stream Deck. Absolutely Brilliant !

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

This is soooo much better than the touch bar IMO - that said - LoupeDeck looks particularly good for editors with the dials.

@julesmariee 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas for someone who has one and hasn't used it yet. 😅🤦 Thanks for the video!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Loving the stream deck joy! Thanks for watching.

@anagrahn 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought one! Using it for Notion as well with TextExpander (among other things). TextExpander + Stream Deck = Major Productivity

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Cool right?!

@biffy7 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent content. You’ve got a world wide audience, I recommend you put the affiliate links in both US and UK formats. Cheers.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks pal - it’s on the to do list this month! Thanks :)

@brianconnery2801 11 ай бұрын

I dont stream or game but this tool has been infinitely useful for me. Just for every day tasks on my PC. If something takes at least 3 or more clicks to achieve, then I make a button out of it. My favorite add on is the window mover, which resizes windows and moves them to any one of my 4 monitors. It also allows me to switch between virtual desktops which effectively gives me 8 monitors to work with. I love it so much.

@BetterCreating 11 ай бұрын

I feel you! Same - not a gamer but it’s got so many uses :)

@tyraeide9158 2 жыл бұрын

This could be a handy tool for a home recording studio, as well. Could have the keys be tools to cut clips, open the mixer, record, and so on!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Nice - agree that’s the idea of fast set up for multi app tasks. :)

@ketchupdesu1677 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't know I wanted this

@lizzylizzy744 2 жыл бұрын

Ok, it was on my wishlist, but now I’m putting it higher in the list. It’s not yet in my basket… but it’s getting closer XD

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Haha - you are welcome! I Think. I’m pleased I did it!

@polyglotuk 2 жыл бұрын

I only needed a rotary volume control and the ability to program a couple of keyboard shortcuts to a button. Bought a Nobsound S6 that did the job. Less flash but way cheaper.

@Belgarathe 2 жыл бұрын

I find concept interesting. How is this better than shortcut keys or macros?

@GeneralChangOfDanang 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, I don't have to remember all the key shortcuts in CAD/CAM programs. Edit: One question. Can you use your own custom drawn icons?

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly - perfect use cases - multi action buttons for quick context based setup and apps that have a ton of shortcuts you can’t remember!! Yes indeed - they have a simple icon editor on on the website via the drop down when you add the icon, or just make or download your own in any design app and then add. That’s how I made my Notion Icon Pack for it. Cheers.

@charlesnielson6544 6 ай бұрын

Hi there, Let’s say I just discovered your channel. Entered the Apple buying my 2011 Iphone and then an IPad and then 2018 Intel MacMini ….the updated one. Pre…M1 chip. Successfully upgraded memory to 32GB. Added two SSD External Drives. HD filled up and started booting from an SSD. Running very slow. Sorry for details but thought may be relevant for my question. I also have an IPad Pro. I just ordered Elgato Stream Deck Plus,….which I see many possibilities to use with my MacMini. My question and request for advice how I should proceed “starting over” with Mac mini before introducing the StrreamDeck. The HD as you know is not replaceable. Thank you for whatever ideas you may have. Charlie

@heavylog1c 2 жыл бұрын

I use it for coding and for ssh commands on Linux server. Great device.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

So cool hearing all the non-streaming use cases!

@renzoaveria2707 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, thank you! How can I switch the audio output with the Stream Deck?

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

You can try the Toggle Audio Device plugin from the stream deck store as a starter. It's good to switch between speaker and headphones.

@lect0rium 2 жыл бұрын

Using a background music with a loop that sounds exactly like a door bell or phone ringtone - is very clever!

@lect0rium 2 жыл бұрын

But the video is great, thanks a lot! :D

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Haha - thanks! Are you expecting anyone over today?! Thanks for watching Serge. :)

@justingolden21 2 жыл бұрын

A button to switch audio output seems really useful

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed - it’s a good one.

@lauraellington1731 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks! Did you consider the Louvedeck Live at all? I love the idea of the Stream Deck but would like some dials to use with Adobe programs.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I love the look of loupedeck. I think it can be super good for video editing particularly.

@ShavedRaccoon 2 жыл бұрын

hello - which plugin did you install to change the audio input from headphones to speakers?

@weekendwargamers 2 жыл бұрын

lovely on the FCPX shortcuts. do you have a shortcut for resizing the frames of a clip, or editing the text of an object?

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Easy answer - any shortcut commands Final cut Pro has you can programme in: Just grab a copy of the FCPX manual / search for shortcuts and find them. :)

@Kn0ff3l 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video, what's the plugin you're using to change the audio device?

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Search for Toggle Audio Device in the Stream Deck Plugins Store

@Swingpointmedia123 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had my Elgato for six months and haven’t fired it up yet. But this has fired me up and tomorrow it comes out.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, Takes a bit of getting past the set up stage and then it’s a great tool!

@Swingpointmedia123 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating I know this has been the primary reason for the delay is set up. Also I have two offices. Can I move it from say my desktop to a laptop?

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah - you can export profiles meaning you could set up a second computer i think by loading them on that too.

@SpiritualCenterofthedesert 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating outstanding, thank you

@jfish032 2 жыл бұрын

Cool. Also useful, Google home and Chrome bookmarks.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

nice one.

@coralheads 2 жыл бұрын

I am using an xl for editing davinci resolve. Didn't even think of using for notion other than just opening it up.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, I think it has real potential. :) - just getting started with using this for FCP for editing now too.

@blacklabel7666 2 жыл бұрын

Hello! I recently bought a stream deck and I rather like your command Q button. Could you go more into detail on how to configure that? The stream deck software just closes instead of assigning the hotkey to command Q.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's good isn't it? Yes I can! When stream deck is observing keystrokes you need to type in the command button on it's own, release it and after a moment then type the 'Q''. This will allow you to add it without quiting the stream deck app. Since it's a generic quit button i've copied one to all my Stream Deck profiles in the same button location so i can easily quit whatever program i'm in. Thanks for watching!

@harshdeepnijher2035 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make a full tutorial on how to set up your stream deck like this

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Will work on it! Nice idea. :)

@AbstractAbsorption 2 жыл бұрын

Can you please elaborate on how you got the light to work with the Stream Deck (around 5:39 timestamp in the video)? Thank you!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Sure: I recommend a good place to start is the IFTTT plugin and and account with the website (ifttt.com/) and some smart sockets you can buy to plug things into, and them into the wall. This will allow a basic light control with Stream Deck (plus you don't give away all your privacy to Alexa and Google if you don't want to! cheers and thanks for watching!

@AbstractAbsorption 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating Amazing! Thank you!!!

@MrFloris 2 жыл бұрын

Next time I have extra money lying around I am certainly going to get this v2 one. It looks snappy and works with macOS .. perfect. There's so many apps I use daily where my fingers just smash the keyboard combos to do 3 things over and over again. And mispressing the shortcut can ruin stuff. I'd love to have an external setup like this where i know it will go well and I can keep focus on the screen. I've tried using the iPad itself, but no tactile feedback whatsoever is counterproductive actually. I kept going back to the real keyboard. Even bought a numeric keyboard recently just to have the shortcuts assigned there. Which helped.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting perspective. Yeah I agree - it’s not for everyone - some people just say it’s pointless and slower than keyboard shortcuts - but I find the visual and tactile nature of it has been great for shortcut heavy apps - and I definitely use more of them now. Ps. Get the Cheatsheet app for quickly pulling up a list of every shortcut for your applications. Thanks for watching

@MrFloris 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating cheatsheet is great. :)

@digitalsolutionsZA 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. How did you set up the button to change the audio output toggle on your Mac?

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. It’s a plug-in from the Stream Deck store - I think it’s called Audio Toggle Device … or something with Toggle in - easy to find if searching in audio tools I think. Cheers.

@digitalsolutionsZA 2 жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating I found it, works great! Thank you!

@dieter-4977 2 жыл бұрын

Can you make it change between different sets of shortcuts according to which software is running?

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yes - profiles South load for apps. :)

@dave597 2 жыл бұрын

Great review thanks. What's the battery life like? Please can you test Half-Life 2 and Portal. Thanks!

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

It’s wired so - there is no battery. Cheers

@GregHaskins1 2 жыл бұрын

Had never considered a Stream Deck untill now 😀

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Greg - good to see you pop up! It's good. I like it a lot. Editing and speeding up emails is particularly great. :)

@romulo_gomes 2 жыл бұрын

Cool video! For some reason I can't program a "close app" button (when I try to record de hotkey, it closes Stream Deck). I'm curious on how did you do that...

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Check the comments below - you type Command. Lift and then type Q when observing keystrokes. Otherwise yea it closes stream deck!

@vilcheesey Жыл бұрын

Hey Simon, how easy is it to switch from Windows to Mac? I switch between both operating systems all the time. At work I use Windows but when I'm home I use my MacBook? Thanks for the video again.

@BetterCreating Жыл бұрын

Interesting - not sure on that - presumably if you have stream deck loaded separately on pc and mac it will just feed that profile to the deck and just work…

@ubulom76 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff. But it could simply be an app on your phone or tablet, right? Is there anything like that out there?

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah - there is an app mobile version - has to be on same network as your computer. Or check out the Alfred app for Mac.

@Tential1 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh, I saw the play stop buttons.... Darn it... I need this now.

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

haha sorry!

@AnonymousOG Жыл бұрын

... would have been nice to know if you can use it through a dock to keep a 1 cable set up

@BetterCreating Жыл бұрын

Mine is working through my external monitor as a dock - so seems all good! :)

@fuzzylon Жыл бұрын

Thanks for a really interesting video. I might have to get one of these. It would be nice if the buttons could be programmed to change from red to green when you Mute/unmute yourself in Zoom or Teams calls. It looks like they can't actually do that which is a shame.

@BetterCreating Жыл бұрын

Yes you can do this: you just need a toggle switch and two coloured icons.

@fuzzylon Жыл бұрын

@@BetterCreating Great!! Thanks!

@MrMariy0 2 жыл бұрын

you can just aswell bind simple shortcuts on your keyboard to certain programs/execute code snippets...

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yep. totally can 👍

@nich7908 Жыл бұрын

Hi, I want to use this stream deck also on my company laptop where I cannot install third party apps. Is it possible to configure the whole deck on my private computer an then use it on my corporate machine without the software?

@BetterCreating Жыл бұрын

No you need to have the Stream deck software on the computer of the board won't have anything to interface with.

@yongli6295 Жыл бұрын

Is it work for mac ? mac with usb c port do we need to buy other cable?

@BetterCreating Жыл бұрын

Just purchase a small usb to usb c adapter, use any usbc to usbc data cable or go via an external monitor/hub like I do :)

@KhiTV 2 жыл бұрын

I’m not seeing an Elgato Spotify plugin, only the one by BarRaider. How’d you find the Spotify plugin by Elgato?

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

That's probably it - I'm referring to third party plugins that can be accessed thru the elgato platform. cheers

@arielcampos 2 жыл бұрын

Does it work on Linux a desktop like Ubuntu?

@grokranfan8578 2 жыл бұрын

I plan to persuade my boss to buy at least a 15key streamdeck to push my workflow especially in Excel and Word. There are plugins available for both

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good - hope it works out

@Airsoft1788 2 жыл бұрын

I've been interested in a Stream Deck for quite some time. But my company does not allow us to install application onto our computers. Can someone tell me, would it be possible to set up the deck on my personal computer an then just plug it into the work laptop or do I need to have the software on the work laptop in order for it to work?

@BetterCreating 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah you need the software from elgato installed on the computer to run the app / commands.