Stream Deck Multi Actions - Everything You Need to Know

With Multi Actions you can trigger tons of powerful actions all at once with just one tap of a key. Perfect for a starting stream routine, working from home, or just automating some tedious tasks. We'll walk you through what they are and how to set them up.
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Voiceover recorded on Wave DX and Wave XLR.
00:00 Intro
00:23 What is a Multi Action?
01:21 Creating a Multi Action
02:41 What is the Progress Overlay
03:09 Delay and Custom Action Delay
04:31 Multi Action Switch
05:05 Random Action
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[@16maze]

The last bit was very useful 😂 I bout one for work and I set up the multi action to open all my programs. Also use it for file structuring. Saves soooooo much time

[@legen_dary42]

If you want to take it to the next level when you hit that button to start your work day, have it also start a timer for you.

[@burstdragon3233]

How do I set the multi action toggle to change icons without any extra input? I'm trying to set a command that uses a power with a 10-second recharge, but I want the Icon on the button to change back to the initial one after the 10 seconds elapses on its own.

[@fruiffi]

I can't get this to work that well, because of UAC pop-ups. :( Anyway to deal with this?

[@WhoopJack]

Would be great if I could choose one of the individual actions to use as the button display instead of being forced to use the generic multi action icon with some static text. Maybe give the option to overlay a multi action icon in a corner if the button is a multi action, but is displaying one of the individual action states.

[@ElgatoWorkshop]

Hi WhoopJack, This is a great idea. We'll forward it to the Stream Deck team. Make sure to also check out the custom icon sets available in the Stream Deck store to create a recognizable icon in the meantime though.

[@JMVD48]

Thank you very much, I can't make with Multi Action, a button for making an Degree Symbol, (in Windows Alt + 0176) I hope you can give a hint, please?

[@plitsh4759]

are there any ways of using custom plugins from the store in multiactions? I cant seem to find them once I enter the multiactions menu

[@ElgatoWorkshop]

The developers of the plugin would need to enable Multi Action use when they create the plugin.

[@Warak]

Dear Elgato, Why multi action key start when button released only? this is ridiculous. I want to fastest button response but it feels very slowly because it always works when button released only.

[@koretv1581]

i bought the plus for the purpose of streamign but this may be better as just a work productivity tool

[@ElgatoWorkshop]

That was the purpose when we launched the product line 6 years ago! It's gone through quite an evolution and is a powerful tool for so many more uses now. If you have ideas for ways to improve it in those other areas, feel free to give us feedback!

[@cmejerk]

Is it possible to get stream deck to move to a program and THEN do the action. Like "switch to zoom and mute micro phone"?

[@ElgatoWorkshop]

Yes! This is what Multi Actions are perfect for. There are plugins you can install that can bring a program like Zoom to the foreground and plugins that can control Zoom, including toggling microphone mute and much more. We urge you to explore the Stream Deck store to find the plugins and actions you'll need.

[@cmejerk]

@@ElgatoWorkshop Thank you for your answer. I specifically need to bring PowerPoint to front and then perform a shortcut. I have not been able to find anything that does that. Do you know some "secret" trick for that?

[@idmooseman]

Can the Stream Deck control two PCs at the same time? I use a dual-PC setup for gaming and streaming. One PC is my streaming rig and the other is my gaming rig.

[@ElgatoWorkshop]

Hi there, A Stream Deck can only be connected to one PC at a time. However there are some plugins which let you send commands to remote systems. Such as Streaming Remote: apps.elgato.com/plugins/com.fredemmott.streamingremote OBS tools for controlling OBS on another computer through Websocket: apps.elgato.com/plugins/com.barraider.obstools Of course this depends on which machine your Stream Deck is connected to and which machine is remote.

[@idmooseman]

@@ElgatoWorkshop Thank you. Maybe I am overthinking this and only need the Stream Deck connected to the PC with OBS installed?

[@ElgatoWorkshop]

@@idmooseman Maybe. If you don't have much to control on your gaming PC, you could keep the Stream Deck connected to your Streaming PC and use it directly with OBS Studio.

[@subseauk]

New user here, got items/programs to open but how do I close them at the end? Thanks

[@ElgatoWorkshop]

Hi there, There is a close action under the "System" category.

[@joecourtney2515]

I dont have many keys in my stream deck editor. I only have 6 key categories but I see some people with 16+ for more actions. How do I get those?

[@ElgatoWorkshop]

Hi Joe, You can expand the features of Stream Deck by downloading new plugins through Marketplace. marketplace.elgato.com/stream-deck/plugins

[@ChloeThomsonYT]

Can more than 1 StreamDeck be connected at a time to one pc?

[@Midokite]

Yes

[@ElgatoWorkshop]

Yep! Multiple Stream Decks can be connected to one PC. And each one can even change the profile of the other Stream Deck.

[@HikingWithCooper]

It should be noted, as it's something I haven't heard anybody point out, that there are costs to almost anything downloaded for the Stream Deck. Screen saver? $5.00. Program icon pack? $5.00-$15.00. Buying the icons you need could very well double the cost of the deck. I would have gone with a different product if this had been disclosed. It's pretty absurd that Elgato doesn't have a robust set of icons to go along with their product. Instead it's nickel and dime to death.

[@ElgatoWorkshop]

Hi Cooper, There is a huge selection of free icon packs on Marketplace, you can filter by free packs only if you wish: marketplace.elgato.com/stream-deck/icons?free=true Prices are set by the maker of the product, not by Elgato and there are free options for every category. We put up some more information about this topic today: marketplace.elgato.com/learn/announcements/stream-deck-marketplace-questions-answered

[@HikingWithCooper]

@@ElgatoWorkshop Thank you. I was able to find a ton of them. Loving my deck!!