Elgato to Bring StreamDeck console support to iPadOS later this year

TapTechNews July 15th news, according to 9to5mac's report today, Elgato announced that it will bring the function support of the StreamDeck director console to iPadOS later this year, and users will be able to control the iPad in a brand new way.

According to the introduction, Elgato did not launch a new StreamDeck hardware specifically designed for the iPad, but created a StreamDeck software suite, and developers can use this suite to build StreamDeck support in the existing iPad applications.

When Elgato's related function support goes online, users will be able to use fully programmable physical buttons and switches to control iPad applications, and users need to download the StreamDeckConnect application to handle the setup process.

The App contains the drivers required to communicate with the StreamDeck director console. After users download the App from the App Store, they need to activate the driver according to the guide in the iPadOS settings. Then, users can connect the iPad with their own director console. However, due to the system mechanism of iPadOS, when the related application of the director console is in the background, no operations can be performed.

TapTechNews note: Users need to plug the StreamDeck director console into the USB-C port of the iPad or a docking station compatible with relevant standards.

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