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Stream Deck Pedal: Top 5 things you can do

James Espinoza

Technical Marketing Specialist

April 13, 2023

Stream Deck Pedal is the ultimate hands-free studio controller. Sturdy, customizable, and discreet, Stream Deck Pedal gives you instant, hands-free control of your apps and tools. From triggering app actions in OBS Studio and PowerPoint to jam sessions, this article will go over five things to know about Stream Deck Pedal.

Lights, camera, action

Jam out, cook, or unbox while switching scenes and triggering effects. Stream Deck Pedal makes it easy to go live, toggle cameras, and more — without ever reaching for your PC.

Level up your game

No matter your game genre, Stream Deck Pedal comes in clutch. Playing an MMO like Lost Ark? Hop on your mount, skip dialogue, or consume health potions with a tap of your foot.

Taking aim in FPS titles like Escape from Tarkov? Use Stream Deck Pedal to check your inventory or lean-peak.

Stream Deck Pedal makes these repetitive actions effortless.

Simplify your workflow

Got a slide project to share with colleagues? With the right plugins and Stream Deck Pedal, hands-free presentations are a piece of cake.

PowerPoint

by Elgato

Business

Got a big presentation? Get the PowerPoint plugin and take away the stress of managing controls. From navigating slides to using a laser pointer, Stream Deck brings all the essential actions right to your fingertips. So you can stay focused and deliver naturally, without the need to click through UI or memorize keyboard shortcuts. Key actions: Slides: Navigate slides during a slide show Pointer: Turn on or off presenter tools Slide Show: Start or end a slide show Views: Turn on or off Slide Sorter view Timer: Keep track of presentation time Editing Control Add Basic Shape: Insert shapes with customizable line, fill, and color options. Expand / Collapse Section: Expand or collapse sections or slides directly from the Slide Overview. Add Slide: Insert new slides after the selected one, with various slide layouts available. Add Section: Organize slides into sections with predefined section titles. Arrange Element: Align objects to the slide or other objects, and distribute them vertically or horizontally. Format Text and Shape: Format fonts, colors, and shapes for more polished presentations. Manipulate Shape: Edit shapes with edit points or merge multiple shapes into one. Crop Image: Crop images into custom shapes Dial actions: Slides: Navigate slides during a slide show Presenting on the move? Ditch your remote or clicker and use your smartphone instead. With Stream Deck Mobile, control your slides wirelessly using the device that’s already in your pocket. Works great on any Mac or Windows system. Ready to nail your presentation? Get the official PowerPoint plugin by Elgato.

Getting creative with photo or video editing? Try using your feet to boost productivity — your hands will thank you.

Music production

Go hands-free when creating a new track or switching articulations on the fly. Stream Deck Pedal makes composing, producing, recording, or mixing audio easier than ever.

Discord control

Controlling Discord has never been easier. Toggle mute, push to talk, deafen, join a voice channel, and more.

Only three actions? Think again.

Ready to take Stream Deck Pedal to the next level? With smart profiles, create unique key layouts that load automatically every time you switch apps. Create limitless profiles for all your favorite apps, then cruise through your workflow with your feet.