To configure each button, drag and drop the action you’d like to assign on the appropriate spot on the button map. Navigating the software isn’t hard as there is a list of actions and supported software on the right with a picture of all the keys on Stream Deck on the right. The Stream Deck app, which is the same for all models of Stream Deck, is the place where you configure all of the buttons. Once that was done all that was left was plugging the cable into my computer and configuring the software. After removing the stand, I simply plugged in the USB-C cable, which fits through a hole in the stand for easy cable management. The stand comes attached to the console in the box.

Putting together the MK.2 is an easy, three-step process. On the prior model, the short, 23-inch (59cm) cord was built into the device, but the MK.2 comes with a removable cable that’s a full meter long. The detachable USB-C plug is a big convenience. The weight helps the MK.2 feel sturdy along with the anti-slip base. The prior model had an adjustable stand, which seemed a little flimsy, but this is a weighted one-piece detachable that’s fixed at a 45-degree angle. The stand on the Stream Deck MK.2 looks totally different.

Seven custom plates are now available for purchase on Elgato’s website for $10 each. Another option is placing a vinyl sticker atop the face of the Deck.

Before you had to try to cover the 4.6 x 3.3 face of the 15 button layout with another customized case. This feature makes it easier to customize your faceplate. The interchangeable faceplate snaps off into your hand.

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