Fanatec and Elgato announce the new official Stream Deck plugin

Fanatec has announced the availability of its new official Stream Deck plugin, developed in collaboration with Elgato. The initiative aims to transform the well-known control device into a fully integrated command center within the cockpit, expanding its role beyond traditional shortcuts to take on an active function during competition.

• Stream Deck Plugin

The move aligns with a growing trend across the simracing sector: reducing friction between driver and hardware through tools that provide immediate access to critical data and advanced adjustments without breaking on-track focus.

Stream Deck as a digital race engineer

One of the core pillars of the new plugin is real-time telemetry visualization, a feature that effectively turns the Stream Deck into a digital race engineer. Through configurable profiles, the device can display key information such as race position, fuel levels, tire temperatures, and flag warnings, depending on the simulator in use.

According to Fanatec, the key lies in the “glanceable” nature of the information: data is placed within the driver’s peripheral vision, allowing for quick checks without diverting attention from the steering wheel or the racing line. This approach is designed to improve consistency and decision-making in high-pressure competitive scenarios.

An intelligent and adaptable button box

Beyond monitoring, the plugin introduces a level of direct control rarely seen in generic solutions. Unlike traditional button boxes, Stream Deck with Fanatec integration provides immediate access to the Fanatec Tuning Menu, enabling on-the-fly adjustments to parameters such as force feedback and other hardware settings.

Buttons, dials, and profiles can be customized to match user preferences, opening the door to car-specific, discipline-specific, or condition-based configurations. This design reinforces the concept of a dynamic system capable of adapting to individual driving styles and the demands of each session.

Official integration and long-term support

The plugin has been officially developed by Fanatec in collaboration with Elgato, ensuring compatibility with all Stream Deck models, including dedicated profiles for Stream Deck XL and Stream Deck +. This official backing not only guarantees deeper and more stable integration, but also ongoing updates delivered directly by the manufacturer.

In a market where many solutions rely on community-driven development or partial integrations, the decision to offer an official plugin strengthens system reliability and further consolidates the relationship between simracing hardware and external control tools.

Another step toward increasingly connected cockpits

With the launch of this plugin, Fanatec expands its ecosystem and reinforces its strategy of delivering solutions that go beyond wheels and pedals. The combination of live telemetry, advanced hardware control, and deep customization positions the Stream Deck as a relevant component within the modern simracing cockpit.

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