Bitfocus Companion
Open-source software that turns Elgato Stream Deck and other controllers into professional control surfaces for presentation switchers, video playback, and broadcast equipment.
What is Bitfocus Companion?
Bitfocus Companion is open-source software that transforms hardware controllers like the Elgato Stream Deck into professional control surfaces for broadcast and production environments. It solves the problem of expensive proprietary control systems by enabling affordable consumer hardware to control professional presentation switchers, video playback software, and broadcast equipment. The software provides customizable button interfaces that can trigger complex commands across hundreds of supported devices and applications.
Video producers, broadcast engineers, live event technicians, and AV professionals who need affordable yet powerful control surfaces for their production workflows. It's particularly valuable for those working with presentation switchers, video playback systems, and broadcast equipment in live production environments.
Developers choose Companion because it offers professional-grade control surface functionality at a fraction of the cost of proprietary systems, supports an extensive ecosystem of over 700 devices through community modules, and provides complete customization through open-source software. The ability to repurpose consumer hardware like the Stream Deck makes it both accessible and powerful.
Overview
Bitfocus Companion enables the Elgato Stream Deck and other controllers to be a professional shotbox surface for an increasing amount of different presentation switchers, video playback software and broadcast equipment.
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