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Bitfocus Companion

Enables the reasonably priced Elgato Streamdeck to be a professional shotbox surface for different presentation switchers, video playback software and broadcast equipment.

Made by Bitfocus

  • Video Streaming

  • Macros

What is Bitfocus Companion?

Bitfocus Companion is a software solution that transforms the reasonably priced Elgato Streamdeck into a professional shotbox surface compatible with a diverse range of presentation switchers, video playback software, and broadcast equipment. The versatility of Bitfocus Companion extends beyond the requirement of a physical Streamdeck it provides a built-in Streamdeck emulator, a web-based interface for touch screens, and the ability to trigger buttons via various protocols including OSC, TCP, UDP, HTTP, WebSocket, and ArtNet, effectively replicating the functionality without the need for dedicated hardware

Highlights

  • Button Designer: Customize buttons with colored text or upload custom images
  • Feedback: Devices can provide feedback to display button states
  • Stacked Actions: Execute multiple actions from a single button
  • Delayed Actions: Set individualized delay times for each action
  • Multi-Device: Support for connecting and managing multiple Streamdecks simultaneously
  • Web Admin: Configure the entire system from any browser on the network
  • Web Buttons: Virtual web-based buttons for mobile, tablet, and browser-based control
  • Latching: Separate actions for key down and up, with latching/toggling capabilities
  • Streamdeck Plugin: Integrate Companion buttons directly within the native Streamdeck application

Platforms

  • Windows
  • Docker
  • Mac
  • Linux
  • Raspbian

Languages

  • English

Features

    • Live Streaming