#STREAMDECK KEYBOARD MAESTRO INSTALL#
#STREAMDECK KEYBOARD MAESTRO UPDATE#
#STREAMDECK KEYBOARD MAESTRO SOFTWARE#

This is a small keyboard much like an additional numeric keypad that provides 12 light up mechanical keyboard keys (3x4), and can be used to send key presses to a computer. Prior to acquiring the Stream Deck, I was using a Pimoroni Keybow.

The cost was at my limit, the mini feeling more over-priced, and the XL being well outside my budget.

I also use a short adapter cable to connect the StreamDeck to my Macbook Pro’s USB-C port.

It is small enough as to be easily portable, I keep mine in a small generic case I purchased from Amazon when I travel.

I can in effect expand it easily to any number of keys I need through profiles and folders, without needing to constantly rely on folders as would be likely with the number of buttons on the mini.

The Stream Deck I opted for was the standard 15 key Stream Deck.

I have this set up for certain “key” apps on both Windows and Mac, but in general, I manually switch profiles to match the type of area I’m working on at that point in time.

#STREAMDECK KEYBOARD MAESTRO SOFTWARE#

The Stream Deck software can also monitor what app is active and switch profiles automatically. This includes working with services such as Spotify and Hue lights as well as software like Keyboard Maestro, or streaming apps, which is what it was originally conceived for, like WireCast.

#STREAMDECK KEYBOARD MAESTRO INSTALL#

You can even install plug-ins that allows software and services to interact directly with the Stream Deck software and extends the functionality further. In addition, you can set keys to open folders allowing for an additional level of key configurations layered beneath, or a similar switch to a different profile which loads in a different set of keys. This makes it very useful for streamlining workflows, and sounds very similar to the sort of functionality that Keyboard Maestro provides. At a basic level, they can open a particular file or URL, or playback a series of timed key strokes.

#STREAMDECK KEYBOARD MAESTRO UPDATE#

The device you connect to then runs Stream Deck software that allows you to configure and also update the Stream Deck display.Įach key can be configured to do a variety of things. The physical devices connect via a cabled connection to your computer (I use my Stream Deck with both a Mac and a PC). In addition there is also a subscription service that permits you a virtual Stream Deck on a mobile device, called, Stream Deck Mobile. Stream Deck XL - 32 keys (4 rows of 8).Stream Deck Mini - 6 keys (2 rows of 3).Each is distinguished by the number of keys it offers. There are currently three core models of Stream Deck available. This Keyboard Maestro release finally tipped me to the point of purchasing a Stream Deck. Stream Decks are made by Elgato, and are a special type of keyboard with programmable buttons that can display updatable icons. Last year, Keyboard Maestro 9 was released, and with it, official support for a piece of hardware called a Stream Deck.

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