This is the Ultimate Productivity tool for Mac and PC users

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Let's talk about the Stream Deck and how it can be used as a productivity device.
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Apps
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Pluggins:
* [Apple Music Plugin](apps.elgato.com/plugins/com.e...)
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* [Countdown Timer](github.com/Baptiewright/strea...)
Shortcuts:
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* [Reset Focus](www.icloud.com/shortcuts/eae7...)
* [AudioCut](www.icloud.com/shortcuts/ca32...)
* [Generate Link to Draft](www.icloud.com/shortcuts/99f6...)
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[@victoriadiaz6356]

I love my StreamDeck! I’m a project manager & I use it as a productivity tool. I’m in a lot of meetings daily so I have one button for zoom that opens a folder that has all of the buttons programmed for differs zoom function. I have other buttons that will open different web pages that I typically use to run meetings like Jira boards, Trello, etc so that when I get ready to start the meeting I just tap the button and all of the pages open. I also have common zoom meeting numbers programmed so to join a meeting I just tap the bottom instead of going to the calendar & opening the event and then clicking on the zoom number. Doesn’t sound like much but I find it very useful.

[@markr8604]

Appreciate your comment dude. I'll get one.

[@mannym79]

Hi could you share how you use Stream deck for productivity? I’m looking for shortcuts to open finder windows and assigning them to preset locations on the screen, having multiple windows and programs running. Not sure how to proceed with stream deck setup. Kind regards Manny

[@joeygo0999]

Wow Victoria! I'm happy to hear that works wonders for you, I'm a product manager and I'm thinking about buying one!!!

[@pwicketts]

CHRIS! I've been struggling with shortcuts and the stream deck. So much so, I've stopped using shortcuts on the deck because of the issues you described in the video. Your solution to save as .app is a LIFESAVER. THANK YOU!

[@parkyx]

As an office worker who lives in Outlook, Streamdeck does wonders for flagging and categorising. I've been using it since it first came out and now swear by the XL. I recently moved to a TKL keyboard also and just mapped the num pad to a sub menu on the Streamdeck. Instant space saving with minimal impact on productivity.

[@MichaelHHeng]

And again a fantastic video, so much useful information every time. Thank you for your work! I've also been using the 32-button stream deck for months and can't imagine life without it. I use it in a similar way to you. In addition, I also use some buttons for arranging windows on the desktop, as I keep forgetting the shortcuts I have stored for this in BetterTouchTool 😜 1000 thanks for the shortcuts workaround! It drove me crazy that the original plugin always forgot the shortcuts. Now everything runs like a charm. Have a nice day and greetings from Hamburg, Germany.

[@donutdave8938]

Watched this, next day bought a stream deck. I work in the design/print industry and I write loads of AppleScripts to automate workflows. I absolutely love the stream deck, used it for a few days now and no doubt this has sped up my workflow. Your video made me realise I needed one of these, thank you, much appreciated. Your channel is brilliant, keep up the great work.

[@thejeffcallahan]

Great video, Chris! My daily driver is the 12.9 iPad Pro, so I’ve been using the Stream Deck mobile app w/ iPhone + Jump Desktop to remote in to my Mac Mini. Working pretty well so far! (One of my favorite use cases is using macros to trigger TextExpander for common responses for emails and messages.)

[@noleafclover]

This is really insightful! I've used the StreamDeck for quite some time for productivity, but how you blend it with shortcuts and automation is next level. A lot to learn here. I'm all in if you do a series on this as time goes on. :)

[@ziephk]

Please go into depth with detailed ideas, especially for work, copy paste templates, window resizing and position, profiles better than folders… we would love a series !! :)

[@GarlandCoulson]

Thank you for creating this video! I am a time management coach and just purchased an Elgato Stream Deck for productivity and am having a great time exploring its uses for productivity.

[@SimonLYW]

Such an incredible tool for productivity. I’ve got a couple XLs on my setup. One which shows the same persistent icons which change the profile displayed on the second as well as anything I always want access to. Elgato’s software is fantastic for customisation and the ability to run AppleScript (and therefore shortcuts) and Shell just makes it so incredibly powerful.

[@studentu05]

I would love to see the setup 🍻

[@johnirvin7880]

Thanks! I just bought the 15-key on a deal this week on Prime Day. Your video was super helpful getting me started. Love this device.

[@lucasandoliver]

Another great video. I’ve had a Streamdeck for about 6 months now. But I’ve not been able to dedicate enough time to it. I have written profiles for Things MindNode Teams I’ve also used the Shortcuts plugin. But it’s been throwing up some errors (which I need to explore further). It looks like it has great potential. My challenge is that I have a work MacBook and a personal one. Syncing, between the two is painful. It seems to be Streamdeck season by the way. Mac Power Users have just published an excellent show on it too.

[@Lord_Mangoat]

I've had a 15-button Stream Deck for a few months now and so far I've added buttons to set my Philips Hue RGB bulbs to different colors or even to turn them each or all on/off. I have another button to swap between audio devices. Having Apple Music (iTunes) controls on it is also helpful. I know not every button needs something on it, but I feel like I should have more on it. My brother suggested launching apps with it, but those are on my dock, so I don't think I want multiple quick access options to the apps.

[@yescreative6030]

Thanks for the Timery Stuff. Looking forward to this helping me better track. I've set a shortcut for each client. I can then come back and review / add the details during my daily shut down.

[@VSIINCCAB]

Great Video! I just started my journey using stream deck. I've found it to be an exceptional productivity tool. I'm really looking forward to introducing it to the rest of our team.

[@HansvandeBruggen]

Your tip for turning a Shortcut into an app really saved me. Thanks for sharing!

[@bretcoale7577]

This is a very helpful video! I’m excited to use my Stream Deck with Timery.

[@paperlessmovement]

Agree! Using it for productivity too. 100% 🙌 Great video as usual 💪

[@teeteem1]

Awesome video! Now that you put your stamp on it I could now make the decision to go head an purchase my stream deck.

[@Justo777]

This is very cool device. Thanks for introducing. I would love to see a video on the step by step guide how you program stream deck with the more complicated stuff like the way you did the shortcuts.

[@waylaid]

Was looking to see how useful Stream Deck would be for me. Great video, really helped. Surely this is what the Touch Bar should have been.

[@skirwan78]

PLEASE make some more videos about shortcuts, the stream deck and this kind of stuff. I'm playing around with my new Stream Deck and the possibilities are endless for desktop work and even things for audio production let alone gaming.

[@shapelessbb]

Hi Christopher. Wanted to say thanks for the Fantastical Calendar recommendation. It’s incredible. I try to use Apple Services as much as possible because I’m afraid of 3rd parties discontinuing services or services becoming paid when they were free for years, or companies taking functionality away. But with Fantastical the free version is PERFECT for me. And if company God forbid goes bust, going back to to Apple wont be the end of the world

[@cobralyoner]

alright thx profiles is what i was looking for going to buy one now

[@LifeByTravlr]

Great video. I was surprised at the beginning that you even make a video about this device, although it is not usable with the iPad ^^

[@ChrisLawley]

I really really wish it did work on the iPad. 😕

[@rainerstehr]

Thanks a lot for this tips. Did not know that something like this exists. And I was so amazed about it, that I downloaded the app for my iPhone. It simulated the Deck perfectly well, works like a charm and costs a fraction (and, first month is free)! Ideal for testing! Maybe you could expand with how exactly you configure the deck for automating tasks. How can you use it on applications with no plugins, like Lightroom, for example?

[@JonathanMundy0]

I got mine a couple of days ago and I keep thinking of new use cases. It's fun to set up and it's proving really useful for productivity tasks.

[@ChrisLawley]

That’s awesome! I got mine for Christmas and haven’t stopped tweaking it.

[@JonathanMundy0]

@@ChrisLawley Noice. I was going back and forth for a while trying to decide if I could genuinely make good use of it. So for anyone on the fence I'd say dive in, it's more useful than you can imagine upfront. The more you start adding to it the more you realise there are other tasks you can add

[@parhelian]

Stream deck is awesome. I wish it has a knob/wheel to scroll through pages to save two buttons and multiple apps associated with Profiles. I use Profiles/switch profile instead of folders for greater flexibilities.

[@4theluvofmusic]

KZbinrs in 2020: thank you apple for ditching the Touch Bar! KZbinrs in 2022; check out this totally awesome thing that totally could have been your Touch Bar two years ago!

[@friscodog]

I'm fascinated by Stream Deck, but I haven't yet taken the plunge. I'm shortcuts-curious, but I haven't ever spent the time learning and implementing much automation on my Mac. So for me, the Stream Deck would either be the push that I need to get started down a productive new path - or a complete waste of a hundred fifty bucks.

[@joeglennaz]

You can try the iPhone-based version for free for 30 days. If you don’t like it cancel it if you like it it’s just three dollars a month with no commitment. It puts the stream deck on your iPhone it’s really interesting. I just downloaded it but I have yet to even put my fi

[@tanakahiroakijp]

Amazing, the album artwork is displayed on the play icon!?

[@RYN988]

Thanks for the useful tips. Is there a way to program a button to close a specific application eg. game capture?

[@BenBazan]

Great video! I’d love to see more on this.

[@DevinReaves]

Very very impressive. Would love more content like this. Part 2?

[@thediplomat1124]

Have you tried using this between two computers? I have a PC personal and MacBook pro for work, wondering if there is a switching mechanism that could be utilized versus getting two elgatos

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. I appreciate you sharing. Blessings on your day.

[@danjman32]

@chris - for hotkeys, what if the shortcut is the same on multiple apps? how do you get around that?

[@SexyPitz]

Thank you! Love the vid. More please!

[@edwardbraunhut5120]

I really need it for my iPad note writing app, Notability, to go between the tools quickly. I know it seems like it would already be fast but every second counts when you're giving a lecture. Does anyone have any suggestions for such a device for the iPad Pro?

[@BoutiqueLaTrice]

Thanks!!! Super helpful!!

[@bobhope1084]

I so didn’t want to buy this bought it then I loved it so amazing best thing is you can even use pictures you find on google for icons so you don’t have to waste time creating custom icons

[@Simo-un2zu]

I've been a tech enthusiast for 20 years and I never knew this existed until today. I was watching a video where a guy was putting sticks on keyboard keys for macros using auto hot key, and I thought, imagine if instead of stickers it was LCD and you could change the icons and things. Then I saw this, and it has the icons, but also submenus. I almost feel like if you don't use this kind of tech going forward you might as well be working with a hand tied behind your back, because you're just going to be outworked by someone proficient with this tech and scripting.

[@Misterkennedy04]

I have a question brother I set up a soundboard will any streaming platform be able to hear them? What audio output setting should I use?

[@clmrsmn]

instead of folders consider using profiles instead for them. they can work in the same way but everything is synced between them, i find it makes everything easier instead of having to hit a button multiple times to get it into the state you want.

[@addepaddes]

I don't know if I should get a 1800 keyboard or a TKL with a streamdeck? maybe the Streamdeck would be a good numpad?

[@NicolaBianchiDP]

Amazing video, super helpful 🙏🏻

[@SilentAce901]

please make more videos on the stream deck. its such an under utilized accessory. I just got my company to approve(allow) the software and UBS port access.

[@guentherh8807]

Just bought 2x 15 key stream decks - 1 for home and 1 for work, both to enhance my work flows. Would like to assign the "command + Q" to a stream deck button but this doesn't work for me as the stream deck software is then closing... anyone with an idea?

[@desertdude1]

Can you set this up this one page for the Mac and a different page for the PC?

[@cesarp6761]

Does the app allows to automatically switch your button layout based on what app you have open (on top) ?

[@offgrid2010]

Good stuff. Thank you!

[@ceafva]

And the stream deck store is where? Couldn't find it.

[@016632]

I want to get a stream deck to control an HDMI matrix via the network although I need to figure out how to send commands to it. do you have any ideas?

[@roarcjw]

The timer you introduced is a pretty cool feature for the Stream Deck. I've been trying to figure out how to change the alarm on the Mac. It's not all clear to me on how to do it and I've read the readme file over and over again. Please, could you give additional feedback on this?

[@samablam]

found it, it's not in application support/elgato its: ~/Library/Application Support/com.elgato.StreamDeck/Plugins/com.baptiewright.countdown.sdPlugin

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Hi Chris, Please share your views on apple - Airpods Max . Yesterday night i charged and forgot till morning & it was overcharged . Will it cause any damage ? Is the technology same like Iphone devices ? Hope overcharge the apple headphones dosent cause any issues. Please have your views . Thanks !

[@ChrisLawley]

Naw, you’re fine. It’s smart like the iPhone.

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

@@ChrisLawley Thank you Chris for the confirmation 🙂. Finally relieved after reading your message 🙂

[@jerrybutler86]

Came here for the Stream Deck video, but saw something else piqued my interest. How are you getting your mounted disks to show storage details on your desktop?

[@Texascarnivore]

Like you shortcuts tip.

[@jacquelynnacopoulos1278]

Hello, Thank You For Advice and Explaining me. I got it. 👍👏👏 🙌😊

[@rafaafeitos]

Stream Deck and Keyboard Maestro together can make black magic haha

[@metalfox28]

Are there plug ins for Solidworks?

[@thefirm9679]

Good Video, Thanks

[@SkyKosiner]

Amazing video Chris! One question though is it one productivity item to rule them all, one productivity item to find them, one productivity item to bring them all, and in the darkness bind them?

[@ChrisLawley]

Haha, yes!

[@BrendanEvan]

Gotta setup one of the button configurations to be “fly the eagles to Mount Doom”

[@SkyKosiner]

@@BrendanEvan Fool of a took. The eye of Sauron will see them coming from a mile away. I purpose an idea, a distraction. What say you?

[@dragonrain3343]

What about second breakfast? What about elevenses?

[@SkyKosiner]

@@dragonrain3343 I don’t think he knows about second breakfast

[@pedro.guevara]

Hey, what keyboard and display is that?

[@fotografkaresi1]

how did you open that task window ? is it an app ?

[@jhony_tech]

Dont use folders, its better to use profiles and use an action to change profile

[@the-gadgeteer]

Chris, do you have a video where you talk about your expense tracking shortcut? I'm wanting to start doing that and get my daily expenses sent to a Day One entry. Hoping to find some inspiration on how I might be able to do that.

[@ChrisLawley]

I don’t just cause it has all my personal information in it. I’m going to do an airtable video soon and I’ll make dummy account with dummy info for that, I’ll cover that shortcut then.

[@aleeyuzhakary4113]

@@ChrisLawley Im also very interested in seeing those too

[@the-gadgeteer]

@@ChrisLawley I look forward to seeing the video.

[@brianrolfsen9487]

What apps do you use for Tasks and Drafts? When I hit ^ Space, nothing happens, same with ^commandD

[@marctalcott5613]

He is using Things for tasks and Drafts for capturing quick notes. They are available in the App Store and I think he set custom shortcuts for them.

[@xavierho4112]

Awesome vid!

[@ChrisLawley]

Thank you!!

[@Bozza50]

Excellent Video - Thank you. Is there a way of switching its use between a Mac & a PC? Maybe different folders? And have a USB 2 into 1? Brittiant channnel. Thanks.

[@andrefcluz]

8:50 - Was the video slowed down here? The timer is way too slow.

[@solopreneurcafe3527]

I was wondering when this video was coming.

[@marcelchaloupka]

have you ever managed to get this to work on an iPad

[@Kumodot]

unfortunatelly the Apple Music plugin is not available on pc. :(

[@andrewlee3625]

Every time that I press left click on my mouse, the Stream Deck will jump back to the "Default Profile", how can I resolve this problem and keep at the profile that I am using? Any advice? Many thanks!

[@easyroller54]

To stop returning to the default profile, turn off the “default profile” button I the profile.

[@StefanWolfrum]

Dude! Great video. But … You DO need to get rid of that crappy Elgato software. I‘m using the awesome and free App Companion by BitFocus for about a year now with my 2 Stream Decks and it‘s gonna blow your mind! Especially the 2.2.0 version which is currently in (late) beta (RC already out). Check Companion out! I even use it with Hoobs and its virtual buttons plugin to toggle Apple Home outlets, lights etc. (well, could be done with the original Elgato software, too).

[@ChrisLawley]

I’ll check that out, thanks!

[@Jakub1Star]

as someone who has voicemod pro. all i want is a stream deck!

[@desertdude1]

What app are you using to managed your business money?

[@016632]

its actually 32 button one! and its called stream deck xl.

[@makoism2887]

They really need to release an Apple Silicon build .. right now it still uses Rosetta.

[@Stormbrise]

My wish is that Apple would allow these devices on their phones and tablets. I am thinking of getting one for productivity. I heard another KZbinr with ADHD says it helped their productivity. I wish i could get all your shortcuts. I do not own a Mac really but a old Mac mini. Where is the link to the application blocking software you spoke about. Ouchie?

[@jakeliujakeliu]

Please make more video thanks

[@kimerickson9940]

Would really like a update on when you are now !

[@From_The_Shadow_I_Come]

EITHER pc OR phone - is not correct: the phone part is a remote, and the PC part is a server. Editor on PC still lacks some features for convenience (such as multiple select+copy, for example), but still it's a great stuff! Love how it works on iOS (android version is outdated and feels to be broken, but I hope they'll fix it, because they take money for it🙈)

[@mikefps37]

You do know you could just use one button you can set up multi-actions for every hotkey you have set up on your Mac you know that right

[@ChristianMeermann]

Long live Toto IV 🤘🏻

[@bommaritohawaii]

What I need is to open a specific set of Finder tabs all at the same time with a push of a button

[@Aethelbeorn]

I love my Steam Deck. Wait.... wrong comment section...

[@DV-tc1yr]

i use my ipad as a steam deck - buy the mobile vers for $3 a month

[@lynda777]

15 buttons x 6 pages + multiple profiles

[@morgenholz]

This is my first introduction. So far it’s looking like widgets on an external devise. I have a feeling more men than women buy this. Guys like lots of buttons to fiddle with. I think streamdeck should create an iPad app that gives you a customizable touchscreen interface instead of the clunky Radio Shack looking box.

[@slayingkai]

So this is how game streamers skip songs without having to alt tab and skip which makes me lag for like 3 secs

[@theavangelist]

my issue with this is if you've created keyboard shortcuts, you are actively using the keyboard and then you leave the keyboard to press a button. your'e already there. It just doesn't make sense to use this thing as much as I search, nobody has got a video demo of anything where I genuinely believe it gets used every day. A year later @christopher Lawley are you even using it like this at all?

[@TheChameleon2008]

like i want to buy it but for that price man :( Wish it was bluetooth and ios/android compatible.

[@SENTINELITE]

👋🏼 Hey there! I’m the developer of the Shortcuts plugin. Sorry, you had trouble! 

There’s an issue for users with larger libraries, which I think may have been your problem. 

Anyways I’d love to get in contact & resolve this! Should I reach out via email or Twitter?

[@pvrigna]

le titre en français est trompeur...

[@jakubhajek590]

So, 130$ and 95 % of the stuff in the video can be done in the same time with upper keyboard row, control panel on the upper right corner of the Mac, then Magnet, Gestimer, Spotlight and that’s it. Right?

[@TheChameleon2008]

YES, this is clearly nerd boner material.

[@IgorPetrovic13]

Yup, and the price is just outrageous for what it is.

[@booyaaaaaaa]

yep, using the keyboard is still the most productive.

[@ar007r]

I could think of way better productivity uses for the streamdeck. This is special

[@thewaterwarrior9817]

admit it you miss the touchbar

[@JacobSever]

So basically...it's like a Photoshop Action, but for your entire system?

[@yinfengfu266]

The steam deck on this channel!? Oh wait…

[@ChrisLawley]

It’s a cool piece of tech that can be used for a lot!

[@StefanWolfrum]

@@ChrisLawley It sure is! Love it more and more every day. 😊

[@fernandourrutia2566]

[@mmisterWhite]

What do you mean mac or pc??? Since when is a macbook no longer a pc 😂