Stream Deck Plugins All Gamers Should Have

Sources used in video:
► Audio Switcher
► Discord
► Super Macro
► Windows Mover and Resizer
► IFTTT

Presenter: Brett Sticklemonster
Writer: Kyler Himes
Videographer: Kyler Himes
Editor: Kyler Himes
Thumbnail Designer: Reece Hill

[realgoose]

My favorite button on my stream deck is the END button. At the end of my work day, I press this button and all work windows are closed and apps quit, clearing up space and resources for gaming time.

[Tegneaufreak]

I use it for my lights, speakers on/off with Hue plugs, audio switch between speakers and headset. It's brilliant.

[rcamarda]

I have a XL stream deck that I use for work and play. For work I've used super macro (bar raider) to disconnect and connect to our various VPNs and OKTA websites. (There are about 10). While gaming, I use a super macro toggle button for the RUN command in games..helpful when I have to run across a large map while gaming.

[vhex]

I'd love to see a similar video to this, but with the Go XLR. I've been tempted to get one even though I don't stream for some of those neat audio features.

[DerpyNoodIe]

I pretty much use my stream deck for everything you mentioned but one thing I love using it for is mods! When I am playing on a custom server like FiveM, there are several slash commands that will do several things like call an NPC Tow Truck when my car breaks down, open the mod menu, etc. It starts to become difficult to keep track and remember each of the commands which has been a constant pain. The Stream Deck simplifies all of this by you creating custom buttons for each command and giving them a custom icon of your choosing. This makes entering commands not only super easy and fast, it also gives you a visual representation of all your commands; making it very easy to keep track of them all. So if your playing games with mods or just play games that have commands you frequently use (i.e. Lethal Company) then the Stream Deck is a fun and very useful device to have.

[gamingwithduces]

I use my stream deck XL for work. I send a lot of repetitive messages throughout the day, so I have common phrases saved. Press the button and it types the message, sends the message, and moves me on to the next waiting message needing a reply all with the push of 1 button!

[GiSWiG]

I use mine with HWInfo and monitor system temps, usage, etc. and Spotify control, Playlist, etc. I use my Sound Blaster X4 to switch between speakers and headphones and for audio input from consoles

[tomywusaman]

I set it up to run these things:
Programming: Run macros, build tasks, SSH login, VSCode commands such as snippets, bookmarks, debug, view logs
Gaming: Run macros, issue communication/chat command, send pre-defined chat messages
Smart Home: Control smart light bulb, run ITTT commands
Music: control Spotify, quick play my favorite playlist
Input/output: Control audio input/output, quick mute & preset volume settings
Info Panel: Date/time for cities around the world, currency exchange rates, stock price, bitcoin price
Screensaver/Gallery: have StreamDeck display my favorite picture

[mitchblackmore]

Using it to play PC games could be a very nice thing for lefties like me. My WSAD is the 'Arrow Keys' and then anything after that is whatever combination of 'Enter, Shift, Right Crtl', 'Insert, Home etc' cluster and the number pad that I can TRY to make as ergonomic as possible. Hint: It's rarely possible.

[Mathieu_Matheow_Benoit]

hardware info is a must to monitor ANY sensor/temps

[Tim]

The discord webcam mic is the most real thing. Loved the humour here, thanks for the vid

[BrightEyes]

been using one for almost a year now for discord rooms, mute and deafen, and audio switcher

[IrocZIV]

I use one for shortcuts in all kinds of apps. I just wish I had got the bigger one.

[bigdeagle]

Bought the 15 button one for my 17 year old son! He used it a couple of times! Hasn’t been used in 2 years now

[andrewadams]

The Home Assistant plugin is a better option than the IFTTT, and cheaper if you can get your hands on a razpi or put it in a Docker container if you've got a NAS. I use the LED controls and the smart plugs for a 3D printer that can display power consumption, turn the printer off/on and send scripts to the OctoPrint controller. I also use the Pihole enable/disable plugin for getting to some of those legit things that Pihole blocks for whatever reason. Great video, would love to see a follow up!

[neccros]

I already know what I can do with it, but where are the videos that tell you how to program the buttons and do all the functions?

[CAJames]

Stream Deck is great for games with text-based commands. I have mine set up with 2 pages for Roleplay on GTA.
One page with general actions, one page with emotes.

[danieljohanson]

I have my cpu & gpu temps on my stream deck thru the Icue plugin, very nice if youre overclocking and dont wanna melt ur parts. Media keys are huge for me, i have a 60% board so its nice to be able to skip and pause my music. If you use spottily def use that plugin so you can pause youtube videos and your music at different times.

[Heartless]

I use mine in Final Fantasy 14 to switch between jobs with keybinds.

[andrewanderson]

Thanks for all the great information!!