Elgato: Stream Deck support for iPad coming soon too

With different types of Elgatos Stream Deck Controlling apps using the touch surface with the head (and, depending on the model, rotary controls) has been possible for years and thus makes working in live situations such as streams more stress-free. In the future, the company plans to be able to remotely control not only Macs and PCs, but also Apple’s iPad tablet. The accessories specialist makes corresponding announcements In its Stream Deck Kit SDK documentation,

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TestFlight pre-release available

However, an alpha phase is currently underway for developers who want to make their iPadOS applications suitable for the controller. The additionally required Stream Deck Connect app is currently only available as a TestFlight Beta available. This allows the driver to communicate with the hardware. The Stream Deck itself connects directly to the iPad. This can be done either using a direct USB-C connection or (smartly) with the help of a USB-C hub.

According to Elgato, full iPad support should be available this year. The company hopes to integrate any app. However, it’s unclear how many are currently in the process of setting up compatibility. Since the Stream Deck is so popular, especially in maker circles, some software providers are likely to do so. At least the Stream Deck+ (including audio mixer and touch strip), the Stream Deck Mk.2 with 15 keys, the Stream Deck Mini with 6 keys, and the larger Stream Deck XL with 32 keys should be supported. The SDK also comes with a simulator that you don’t necessarily need the hardware to play with.

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Standard iPad problem with background processes

Elgato explained in July exactly how it wants you to envision iPad integration Published Videos Summarized. It says that after years of desktop provision, they now want to be able to control the functions of the iPad remotely. Among other things, the use of the Elgato Capture app for iPad will be demonstrated. For example, here you can start recording, set the refresh rate or activate full-screen mode.

However, a standard iPad problem remains: apps cannot be controlled if they are in the background. Apple needs to make changes to iPadOS to account for this, but has not yet taken any action. This means that rendering in Final Cut Pro for iPad only works when the app is in the foreground – which blocks the entire system.

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