ElgatoStream Deck XL – Advanced Studio Controller, 32 macro keys, trigger actions in apps and software like OBS, Twitch, ​YouTube and more, works with Mac and PC

For someone who never uses more than one (maaaaaaaybeeeee two, on rare occasion) Stream Deck at a time, I own a ridiculous number of these. They're designed to do everything, and they do. Now, I certainly wouldn't go recommending the Elgato Marketplace to anyone, ever, but once BitFocus Companion is installed, this little beast is limitless. If you're on the fence about buying one, just do it. If you don't know which one to buy, you need the XL *and* the Plus. They will simply make your life better.

I've had two for five years. Thy still work. I love them. Built to last.I don't use the stand, but that's me. They're for serious use.The only complaint is the awkward USB-C cable position. It can come loose.I've had many programmable keyboard-like-things. These are the best.

I can't give this enough stars. I have purchased several supposedly customizable keyboard and this is the first one that does it all. I can set a picture for each button with custom words and customizable actions. I have one button that opens a program and three curls and notepad++ for my work. All with one push of the button. This is exactly what I needed. Highly recommend anyone who wants to streamline multiple steps into one button.Additionally, I've setup multiple buttons for day trading to quickly buy, sell, or close position. Very fast, easy to setup.

You: "How do I know this is worth buying?"Me: "Trust me bro"Easy to use. No lag. Absolutely a MUST-HAVE for livestreaming. Amazing for productivity - even outside of livestreaming. Great when you want to quickly mute/unmute yourself on Discord. You can even create your own Stream Deck apps if you're a nerd like me. You can create different Profiles for this too so you can quickly switch between setups. This also allows you to Import/Export your data, which is very handy for backup situations or if you have multiple devices that need the same setup.Personally, I think this one is the perfect size since I have so many functions to trigger. But if you don't have lot of functions, the smaller size might suit you well.

I desperately needed something to make my workflow smoother. I was tired of having to use my mouse for everything or having to memorize complex keystrokes. The Streamdeck did it for me!

Excellence way to quickly access almost everything. Easy to use and setup. A must have with Ecamm.

It's a Streamdeck. Nothing else to know. ha. In seriousness, this is still a daily use invaluable tool to me for gaming and general Windows controls even a couple years after I have quit streaming. I can't imagine life without it at this point.

If you have specific needs you think this can fill, the Stream Deck is a great tool. It may require a bit of non-trivial setup, especially if you are doing things that don't have a pre-made plugin.My work-at-home setup is a shared monitor between my personal desktop and work laptop. I wanted to listen to music from my personal collection while working, but had to awkwardly switch monitor inputs to control the sound. The Stream Deck allows me to control music playback on my personal PC without switching monitors, and it was mostly easy to set up. For this reason alone, it was worth getting.Once I had that, I had quite a few more buttons to fill, some other ideas I had (and how easy they were to set up):- I set a few timers. (Very easy, but the default timer doesn't require acknowledgement, which makes it easier to ignore...)- Added a few desktop applications. (Surprisingly complicated for some Windows programs. It required some searches on Reddit and a few extra steps to get right.)- Added a plugin for Home Assistant and I could control my office smart bulbs and video light. (Not that hard with instructions, getting Home Assistant to work was harder.)- With the help of another program, I could create a button to switch displays on my monitor between the two computers. (Somewhat difficult, required a bit of learning and some experimentation.)After a weekend or so of work, I had a pretty optimized work-from-home experience and a few extra conveniences while using my personal computer as well. I have been using this daily for months and it's proved its value to me.