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Pilot offer · compatibility review

Physical keys for your iPad.

My Raspberry Pi connects the Stream Deck to the iPad. The setup is still being validated and is offered first as a pilot.

By Frédéric Bouquet, multicamera director.

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The action and its result

01

Press Search

The relay sends the Spotlight keyboard shortcut. This is the action confirmed on Frédéric’s iPad.

02

Open a website or app

Keyboard sequences are prepared. Success depends on an unlocked iPad, keyboard layout and the foreground app. Pilot validation is required.

03

Advanced controls

YouTube, editing and bookmarks: prepared, not guaranteed. Channel switching opens a selector; account selection remains manual.

What connects to what

Stream Deck → USB → Raspberry Pi + Companion → Bluetooth → iPad

Companion maps keys to actions. The relay on the Raspberry presents itself to the iPad as a Bluetooth keyboard. The iPad must be paired and unlocked; the Raspberry needs power.

Documented equipment: 15-key Stream Deck MK.2, Raspberry Pi and Companion 5.0.5. Other Stream Deck models, versions and systems require assessment; universal compatibility is not claimed.

What about Stream Deck Connect?

Elgato’s official solution connects a Stream Deck directly over USB to a compatible iPad (M1 or later, iPadOS 17 or later), for apps that integrate support. If your app supports it, consider that option first.

My setup targets keyboard shortcuts and reuse of a Companion control setup, with the Stream Deck connected to the Raspberry. It adds a box, power supply and configuration; it does not unlock every function in every app.

Official Elgato documentation

Offer requests open · no payment

Choose your level of preparation

Target prices, confirmed in the quote after compatibility, hardware cost and preparation time are checked. No paid download is currently available.

iPad software kit · pilot

€79 incl. VAT

Planned scope: configuration, required Bluetooth relay, guide and recovery procedure. Self-installation once the complete kit is validated. A Companion export alone is insufficient.

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Prepared iPad Raspberry · pilot

€399 incl. VAT

Raspberry, case, power supply and microSD. Configuration tested against the agreed scope before dispatch.

45-minute assisted start.

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Prepared to order only after quote acceptance. No stock purchased in advance. Stream Deck, iPad and cameras excluded. Delivery, lead time, USB and network cables, adapters and any accessories are itemised in the quote; shipping is excluded from these target prices.

Installation and support

  1. Tell us your equipment and use cases. We confirm scope and prerequisites before quoting.
  2. Provide power, pair Bluetooth and configure the iPad keyboard layout. Raspberry administration access is required for the software kit.
  3. We check the agreed actions and recovery procedure. The complete computer-free installation path is not yet validated.

Support: initial session of the duration stated for each offer. Corrections: our reproducible defects within the agreed scope are fixed free of charge. After-sales: diagnosis by email; new features, versions or different equipment are quoted before work. Applicable warranties are stated in the terms before ordering.

Your setup comes first

Check my compatibility

Describe your equipment, then submit your request. Frédéric will review the intended use before offering a proposal. The form does not automatically certify compatibility.

Step 1/2

Your details are saved privately for Frédéric to handle this request. No payment and no marketing subscription. Privacy

Frequently asked questions

Can I buy immediately?

No. Requests are open without payment. The quote will specify tested functions, deliverables and timing.

Is Companion paid software?

Companion is free and open source. You pay for my configuration, integration and assistance. Software and component licences still apply.

Are bookmarks and YouTube guaranteed on iPad?

No. These V4 pages still need hardware testing. Saving the current URL also requires an Apple shortcut and local network: Bluetooth alone cannot read Safari. Opening a public channel does not change the signed-in account.

Where are the files and scripts?

Complete files, detailed settings, scripts and recovery procedures are reserved for client deliverables. Principles, requirements and limitations are explained here.

Interested in the approach? Read my field notes

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