Browser deck

Use your phone or tablet as a 15-key Stream Deck. Tap the keys to run actions from the Elgato app. No USB deck needed.

This feature stays off until you enable it.

What you need

• DeckBridge running on your computer.
• The Elgato Stream Deck app.
• Your phone, DeckBridge and Elgato app on the same network.

Supported browsers

Device	Browser
iPhone / iPad	Safari, iOS / iPadOS 12.2+
Android	Chrome 80+, Android 7+
Computer	Any current desktop browser

Set it up

1. Enable it. In DeckBridge, open Settings → Browser deck. Turn on Use a phone or tablet as a deck.
2. Connect your phone. Press Pair a device. On your phone, open the shown address and enter the 6-digit code. Or scan the QR code, if enabled. Codes expire after five minutes.
3. Connect the Elgato app. Choose Add Network Device…. Enter the IP address and port shown in DeckBridge. If that address is already used, follow Need another address? below.
4. Add your actions. Select your newly added deck in the Elgato app. Set up its keys, then tap them on your phone.

DeckBridge shows two separate checks: Browser: Connected and Elgato app: Paired. Both are needed.

QR codes need an optional download. The address and code work without it.

One dock per IP address

Each deck needs a different IP address in the Elgato app. Open Need another address? in DeckBridge. Follow the steps for your system, press Test, then use the address shown. DeckBridge never runs commands for you.

Using the deck

• Tap to press. Hold for long-press actions.
• Green dot: connected. Amber dot: reconnecting.
• Keep the screen awake using your phone's Auto-Lock / Screen timeout settings.
• Use Add to Home Screen for quick access. On iOS, this also opens full screen.
• Layout: 15 keys (5 × 3), without dials or a touch strip.

Security

Use a trusted private network. The connection uses unencrypted HTTP. Someone monitoring that network could copy access and press your keys.

Remove lost or unwanted devices in Settings → Browser deck → Revoke. Use Revoke all to disconnect everyone.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Try this
Phone cannot connect	Check both devices use the same network. Use the address shown in DeckBridge. Allow TCP 44660 through your computer's firewall.
Code expired	Press Pair a device again. Each code works once.
Elgato app refuses pairing	Follow One dock per IP address.
Address stopped working	Reopen Settings for the current address.
Keys respond slowly	Improve Wi-Fi signal or try 5 GHz.

Advanced settings and limits

Item	Default / limit
Browser page port	44660; change with DECKBRIDGE_DECK_PORT if occupied
Elgato connection ports	5349 / 5350; shift with DECKBRIDGE_CORA_PORT
Paired devices	8 saved devices; 4 pages connected at once
Pairing code	Single-use; expires after 5 minutes or 5 wrong attempts

• All open pages share the same keys and profile.
• Locking your phone releases held keys within about four seconds. Delayed presses are dropped.
• --bind 127.0.0.1 blocks access from phones and tablets.
• Device access cannot control DeckBridge settings or the Push API.
• Enable this feature in the web UI. Importing settings cannot enable it.
• For connection timing, append ?debug=1 to the browser deck address.