A Stream Deck Alternative (Ajazz APK153 Stream Dock Review)

[@Haloweee]

Appreciate the review. Was looking at this to save money vs Elgato and listening to someone who actually used it was helpful.

[@oddmanplays]

I really like mine! I’m glad I could help! I still might upgrade in the future to the Elgato.

[@Kokin0]

I am going to be using this for 3D modeling and graphic design, pretty amazing how cheap it is, definitely made by a sweatshop.

[@slimb0z]

I was deabting on doing the same. Does it work well? I use 3D Max, Z Brush, and Adobe programs for work and been looking into a macropad. Curious on your feedback.

[@cammeiful2965]

The action flow option let's you do multiple things in one button, it's just slow. Like I have a button that opens my OBS, streamer bot, and opens a web browser to twitch when I push it. Hope that helps!

[@oddmanplays]

I’ll give that a try! Thank you!

[@EderRSW]

I've had it for a few months and I really like it I use it mainly for editing images and manga in Clip Studio Paint and shortcuts for some Blender tools and Desktop shortcuts

[@oddmanplays]

It’s a great tool to have. It definitely does a great job for macros and hot keys. I still might pick up a stream deck one day, but I also love mine.

[@xlavandulax]

hi thank you so much for the video, is there any tutorial on how to connect the software to obs studio? cause on mine it says that i have to enter ip password and stuff but it kept on failing to connect to obs. thanks!

[@oddmanplays]

If I can remember I will try to make one to see if I can help

[@pandrews01]

Hi, I have a question, how are the "plug in's." While your issues is with the some plug's being unavailable to you, A few users have complained the number of plug's available were lacking. Is this true? Have you been able to get the "gifs" up and running? One user complained/noticed that this deck (Ajazz) used up a lot of ram memory, my Razor synapse did this so, I uninstalled it. After more time with the Ajazz, would you still recommend it to others as this is This is a serious budget contender to the Elgato deck.

[@oddmanplays]

I find the plug ins lacking for sure. Elgato has more to offer. I have been considering getting a Stream Deck Neo to cover the downfalls of the Ajazz. For my purposes it works great. Does what I want while streaming and making content. Just doesn’t do EVERYTHING. So if someone wants a one size fits all device, Elgato is still the king.

[@TacoMuncherVr]

I have the AJAZZ APK03E and I’ve been having trouble trying to download the website, do you think you could help me on that

[@sanchezsanchez3775]

Did you have trouble dow loading the software?

[@oddmanplays]

Took me a bit to find it. I messaged the company and asked them to put it in their product description so people could find it.

[@jay_7790]

Im haveing an issue connecting it to my obs via websocket, did you have anyproblems?

[@oddmanplays]

I did until I realized my ip changes if I reset my router. Also I would type it in manually rather than copy and paste. Sometimes that worked better for me. Also id change the port # to something different, because sometimes that can interfere with other things

[@thecousin5146]

can you use it with stremlabs obs or just with obs studio?

[@oddmanplays]

Should be able to use it with Streamlabs as well

[@GuessWhoTX]

I have this dock but cannot figure out how to add the Tiktok plugin like Elgato has. Is there a way to add this plugin to use with TTLS?

[@oddmanplays]

As far as I can tell, there is not a TikTok Plug In for this.

[@GuessWhoTX]

Update: this stream dock doesn’t have a TIKTOK plugin. I returned it and purchased an El Gato.

[@GuessWhoTX]

@@oddmanplaysyes I figured that out a few days ago. Such a bummer.

[@Adr3nal1n3Gam1ng]

How do you download the Ajazz app to your computer, i cant find that anywhere?

[@oddmanplays]

The instructions should include a link in there. I have messaged them and told them they should include the link in their product description on their site. If I can find it, I’ll let you know and send it your way

[@GatorceriVT]

I can’t figure out how to use VTube Studio with it and it says it can…

[@oddmanplays]

Hmm I’ve never used V Tube Studio before 🤔

[@GatorceriVT]

@@oddmanplays it’s a program for people that use 2d and 3D models in place of webcams.

[@BotCast387]

I am wondering, I just got it couple of minutes ago. I have two questions about it: 1st. I would like it to change icons (like Steam Deck) in a sense that it changes icon to show if it's being used or not. For example when I am recording/streaming i need the icon to be shown GREEN, and when I am not streaming/recording i need the icon to be shown RED. Just an example. (btw. I know about icon packs, I am not talking about that). 2nd. When it comes to OBS plugin, it's limited when it comes to SCENES and Sources relations. I can't set up sources not to be tied with the scene. I would like to turn on/of my webcam and mic on all scenes and sources by using the same button. Because the "action flow" gets limited really fast if you try to do that, some options become unavailable in the action flow option menu. Does anyone know how to do it?

[@photomaster1]

Thank you for this, I've been planning to get this device instead of the Elgato. But everything I've seen was in a different language, and for some reason your page didn't show up. Which could mean you may need to change the title...

[@oddmanplays]

Happy I could help! I changed the title just now! Thank you for the recommendation!

[@Esstriae]

Hey, so, I just got this AJAZZ model that you made the video on, but I'm having trouble setting it up. I have been googling my problem for about an hour now. It is not letting me link my AJAZZ to OBS, it says I need a server IP password? I have no clue where I would even locate that. If you could point me in the right direction, I would be honored! Thank you!

[@ZRKam]

Don't know if you manged to get it sorted but in OBS, you just need to go to "Tools > Web Socket Server Settings" and you'll find everything you need to get you dock in sync with OBS ;)

[@chango-b5i]

does anyone know how I can get a voice changer or soundboard on my Ajazz stream dock

[@oddmanplays]

It should work with VoiceMod. I haven’t tried linking it yet but I think it should work.

[@lightbeamsvisuals]

Where do you get the software to use it?

[@oddmanplays]

I followed a link that was in my instructions. I need to just post a link in my description. I’ll try to remember that soon!

[@Yorqk511]

Great review! but mine is set to russian and i cant set it to english. i'd love to know how did you set it to english.

[@oddmanplays]

Should be able to change that in settings id imagine. Mine was in English from the start 🤔

[@Kokin0]

great review, thank you very much!

[@oddmanplays]

Thank you! 😄

[@Sneak-up]

how to enable use of sound pad on this. dose not recognise Mp3 sounds

[@oddmanplays]

In the tool box on their software, there should be an option to play audio that you drag to a button. If your mp3 files aren’t working, they might be corrupt

[@sethn579]

Were you able to get soundpad working? Looking at buying this for that use

[@orien316]

I just got one and the computer software won’t load. Just keeps spinning. So I can’t even get it setup.

[@oddmanplays]

I would uninstall and redownload it. If that doesn't work, I think I still have the install file and I could send it to you.

[@orien316]

@@oddmanplays Thanks for that suggestion. I gave that a try but unfortunately that didn't solve the problem, its still stuck on the loading screen. I let it sit for 30 mins and still wasn't started when I got back to the computer.

[@rodolfotec]

I use it. I know how to open apps, but there is two types, common apps you just use the .exe file to open apps from windows store, you have to make a especial move , because windows doesn't show the .exe file. If you want i can show you what i learned until today.

[@oddmanplays]

Oh ok! I’ll see if I can find the exe files. I tried to selecting the apps, but it doesn’t do anything.

[@Aronavy]

how do i get the .exe from the apps, i don't get it to work

[@rodolfotec]

@oddmanplays you will use the "open" function, when use this function you can use the paste or the file, choose the file .exe..... I'm on vacation, when I'm back, maybe i will make a tutorial.

[@rodolfotec]

@@Aronavy what app are you trying?

[@oddmanplays]

@Aronavy I couldn’t either

[@lurkzslive]

what is the software

[@oddmanplays]

It’s their own software. The link to download is in the Manual.

[@cammeiful2965]

Help? Is ANYONE having issues disconnecting from stream? Internet is fine, computer runs fine, graphics in games are low, birates are set, but stream is still disconnecting??? I unplugged my streamdock, and force closed the AJAZZ program and stopped disconnecting! If anyone has had this issue, how did you fix it??

[@oddmanplays]

I have not had that issue. But I’ve had obs say disconnecting but it’s basically frozen. I had to end the task in task manager.

[@DannyUntamed]

Great video, I was just looking at this on amazon, Currently it's going for $71 might pick one up. I just want to use it for switching scenes in OBS and for OBS hotkeys

[@oddmanplays]

It’s great for that! I use it on live stream and even in recording. Saves me tons of time instead of clicking with my mouse

[@DannyUntamed]

@@oddmanplays Exactly what I'm looking for. I currently have all my hotkeys set to my Numpad... but I forget and tend to use my Numpad when typing and it wrecks my OBS🤣 Appreciate the response and as I said in my last post great video.

[@ChrisAlbea]

can it run in linux ubuntu?

[@oddmanplays]

I would assume so

[@bambangdwipayana4721]

How do you copy your macro from the stream deck app? Great review btw…

[@oddmanplays]

I had to copy it over manually. So I just had each software open and created a 1:1

[@bambangdwipayana4721]

@@oddmanplays yeah..and i gave up midway..so this is a good device for those that wants to start from 0 and that hasn't had the chance to try and set up the stream deck ..😅

[@Techno_whisperer]

you can install elgato plugins in this one.

[@ZRKam]

Yeah found out it is working, however, I'm still looking for a solution for Discord, because the Elgato pluhin doesn't seems to be working as intended, the dock and Discord keep unpairing themselves and while the "mute" is working, "unmute" isn't....

[@oddmanplays]

I still haven’t figured that out. I’ve seen many people say they could do so

[@Techno_whisperer]

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[@TheCarGuyLLC80]

how do i get English

[@oddmanplays]

Mine was already set to English. Should be able to set it up in settings

[@simracer1256]

Tell me, do you wash?

[@oddmanplays]

Do You?

[@simracer1256]

@@oddmanplays no.