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# Elgato Stream Deck Quick Tutorial

In this tutorial, you will learn how to setup and use your Elgato Stream Deck device with XSplit Broadcaster.

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**The following Elgato Stream Deck devices are supported:**

* Stream Deck
* Stream Deck XL
* Stream Deck MK.2
* Stream Deck Mini
* Stream Deck Mobile

| Make sure that you're on the latest version before proceeding to the next step (important). Go to **Help > Check for updates** or click [HERE](https://www.xsplit.com/broadcaster) to download.   
|| Stream Deck app not detecting XSplit Broadcaster? [Click here for a workaround](#2-troubleshooting).

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## Install the Stream Deck Plugin (in XSplit Broadcaster)

* Go to **Extensions > Add Extensions > Find More Extensions.** 
![XSplit Broadcaster - Extensions > Add Extension > Find more extensions](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/452024840/cac44d17f5e26e336bfa8c99/XBC-addextension.png)

* Search for *Elgato Stream Deck* then click **Install** in the plugin.
![Elgato Stream Deck XSplit Broadcaster Extension Installation](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/452025031/bf17631b0fd106b075466aff/Install-Streamdeck-xbc-extension.gif)

* Proceed to the next step once the extension is installed.
![XSplit Broadcaster showing Elgato Stream Deck enabled in the extensions menu](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/452024578/5efe2c0356e2cd59ee90367d/XBC-Streamdeck-installed.png)

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## Install the XSplit Broadcaster Controller Plugin (in the Stream Deck app)

* Run the **Stream Deck** app. Check if your device is connected and recognized by the app.
![Stream deck software devices list](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/453101880/4d1c85d428aea483b6a8fe55/streamdeck-device-select.png)

* Click the **Stream Deck Store** Icon
![Stream deck store icon](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/453101931/73d199e9197d7285a37470a8/Streamdeck-store-icon.png)

* Search for *XSplit* then install the **XSplit Controller* plugin.
![XSplit Controller installation process from the Stream Deck Store](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/453101985/4a15a6a80661eb656de4a711/XSplit-Plugin-Install-Streamdeck.gif)

* **XSplit Broadcaster actions** will become available in the sidebar. 
![Stream deck software showing XSplit Broadcaster actions list and application](https://cdn4.xsplit.com/helpdesk/images/i/o/453105708/8efe5acbde1e213d54ec6be7/Streamdeck-XBC-applied.gif)

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## Troubleshooting

We've identified some issues with our Stream Deck integration and we're currently working on updating the plugin. For now, you can use the workaround below:

**If the Elgato Stream Deck app isn't detecting XSplit Broadcaster even if it's already running, restart the Stream Deck app by following these steps:**

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/6/7/5/567507547fcdcc00/streamdeck-oof_9zkz9t.png)
1. Right-click on the Stream Deck tray icon then select **Quit Stream Deck**. 
2. Click **Quit** on the confirmation prompt.
3. Run the Stream Deck app again.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/5/6/7/5/567507547fcdcc00/quit-streamdeck_efumf4.png)

#### For advanced users:

You can make a Windows batch file to restart the Stream Deck app with the commands below (or [download it here](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pX8HGPgihfeXFBq-OSMfVSVWAzWNuMRc/view?usp=sharing)).
This batch file can even be assigned as a macro in your Stream Deck.
```
taskkill /f /IM "StreamDeck.exe"
start "" "C:\Program Files\Elgato\StreamDeck\StreamDeck.exe"
```