{"id":1886,"date":"2025-07-31T10:56:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T01:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alive-project.com\/en\/streamer-magazine\/?p=1886"},"modified":"2025-07-31T11:01:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T02:01:46","slug":"8361","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alive-project.com\/en\/streamer-magazine\/article\/8361\/","title":{"rendered":"Stream Deck Review & Usage Guide: Perfect for Streaming Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Introduction: How a Single Button Changes Streaming Operations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the common hurdles for streaming newcomers is the sheer number of operations. Manually handling scene transitions in OBS, adjusting background music, and managing the microphone can be overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Elgato’s “Stream Deck” series is a gadget that allows you to control all of this with a single touch<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever found yourself desperately switching screens with Alt+Tab to mute Discord while in the middle of gameplay, or trying to remember the hotkey to start recording in OBS? The true value of the Stream Deck lies in its customizable LCD keys, which visually display icons for the assigned functions. This liberates you from the need to memorize complex shortcut keys, allowing you to perform countless actions intuitively with just one touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This time, we tested the “Stream Deck” and “Stream Deck +” to see if they could be user-friendly for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Controlling with just one touch… huh…<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Okaki, you seem a bit down, what\u2019s wrong?!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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While streaming, I was searching for settings, and in the meantime, half my listeners left…<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“That’s a common streaming scenario,” but here’s the thing, Okaki! That’s when the “Stream Deck” comes into play! I asked our equipment master to write an article, so let\u2019s check the review!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Product Overview: Stream Deck, Stream Deck +, Stream Deck Neo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Product Name<\/strong><\/th>Main Components<\/strong><\/th>Features<\/strong><\/th>Target Users<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Stream Deck<\/td>LCD Buttons \u00d76, \u00d715, \u00d732
(Scissor-style, Classic-style)<\/td>		Intuitive and flexible button operation, good cost-performance<\/td>Beginners to advanced users, extensive options depending on the number of keys<\/td><\/tr>
Stream Deck +<\/td>LCD Buttons \u00d78 + Dials \u00d74<\/td>Allows physical fine-tuning of volume, brightness, etc.<\/td>Beginners to intermediate users, especially those focused on controls<\/td><\/tr>
Stream Deck Neo<\/td>LCD Buttons \u00d78, Infobar, Dual-Touch<\/td>Neo series designed for everyday use<\/td>Beginners to intermediate users, ideal for those starting out<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Compatible with Mac or Windows, it connects via USB, allowing you to assign functions to buttons and dials using a dedicated app. You can set it up intuitively even with no prior knowledge<\/strong>, which is a major attraction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Detailed Specifications of the Tested Equipment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Function<\/strong><\/th>Stream Deck MK.2 (15 keys)<\/strong><\/th>Stream Deck +<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Number of LCD keys<\/td>15 (Classic style)<\/td>8<\/td><\/tr>
Multi-function dials<\/td>None<\/td>4 (with push function)<\/td><\/tr>
Touch panel<\/td>None<\/td>1 (108 x 14 mm)<\/td><\/tr>
Size (without stand)<\/td>118 x 84 x 25 mm<\/td>140 x 138 x 110 mm<\/td><\/tr>
Weight (without stand)<\/td>145 g<\/td>465 g<\/td><\/tr>
Connection<\/td>USB 2.0 (detachable USB-C)<\/td>USB 2.0 (detachable USB-C)<\/td><\/tr>
Appearance customization<\/td>Faceplate exchange<\/td>Dial cap exchange<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Setup Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Connection<\/strong> – Connect the Stream Deck to a PC or Mac USB port using the included USB cable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Software Download<\/strong> – Download the “Stream Deck App” from the official Elgato website.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Basic Operation<\/strong> – Assign functions to buttons by dragging and dropping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Customization<\/strong> – You can freely customize icons and labels as well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

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    Basic Operation of the Software<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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