Control OBS Scenes with Elgato Stream Deck Pedal

Using an Elgato Stream Deck pedal allows content creators and broadcasters to switch scenes in OBS Studio completely hands-free. This guide provides a step-by-step walkthrough on how to configure your Stream Deck pedal using the official Stream Deck software and OBS Studio, enabling seamless, foot-controlled transitions during live streams or video recordings.

Step 1: Connect Your Hardware and Open the Software

  1. Plug your Elgato Stream Deck Pedal into a USB port on your computer.
  2. Open the Stream Deck software.
  3. Ensure OBS Studio is also open on your computer, as the Stream Deck software needs to detect it to establish a connection.

Step 2: Select the Pedal Device

In the top-left corner of the Stream Deck software window, locate the device dropdown menu. Select your Stream Deck Pedal from the list of connected devices. You will see a visual representation of the three foot pedals.

Step 3: Install the OBS Studio Plugin (If Needed)

Normally, OBS Studio integration is pre-installed. If you do not see OBS actions in the right-hand panel: 1. Click the Store icon (the keyboard/plus icon) in the Stream Deck software. 2. Search for OBS Studio by Elgato. 3. Click Install.

Step 4: Map the Scene Action to a Pedal

  1. In the right-hand actions menu of the Stream Deck software, scroll down to the OBS Studio category.
  2. Locate the action labeled Scene.
  3. Click and drag the Scene action onto one of the three pedal slots (Left, Middle, or Right) in the main interface.

Step 5: Configure the Target Scene

  1. Click on the newly mapped pedal slot in the Stream Deck software to open its settings at the bottom of the screen.
  2. In the Collection dropdown, select your active OBS Scene Collection.
  3. In the Scene dropdown, select the specific OBS scene you want this pedal to switch to (e.g., “Gameplay” or “Be Right Back”).

Step 6: Test the Foot Pedal

Switch over to your OBS Studio window. Press the mapped foot pedal. OBS Studio should instantly transition to the scene you designated.

You can repeat Steps 4 and 5 for the remaining two pedals to map them to different scenes, or configure them for other OBS functions like toggling your microphone, starting a transition, or triggering media sources.