In this video I walk you through the four main user-facing changes in the Elgato Stream Deck 7.1 software update (and yes—7.1.1 is out now too, with a couple of extra bug fixes). Before I even get into features, I show you the quick way to update: open the Stream Deck app, hit the little cog, go to General, and click “Check for updates.” And while you’re in there, I always recommend hopping into the Devices tab and checking firmware on every Stream Deck you’ve got connected—because sometimes the hardware needs an update too. From there, I break down what’s actually new. There’s a refreshed Stream Deck desktop icon (small change, but you’ll notice it), plus a new option to disable individual Stream Deck devices—super useful if you’re using third-party tools like Bitfocus Companion and you don’t want the Stream Deck app “taking over” that device. They’ve also improved profile sharing: when someone imports a profile that relies on specific plugins, Stream Deck will now prompt them to download what’s missing instead of leaving them with a grid of question marks. And my personal favourite: the plugin marketplace is built back into the app with in-app search, which is a much smoother workflow than bouncing out to a browser (just make sure you’re logged into your Elgato account).