Official documentation guide
How long should delays be between Stream Deck Multi Actions?
Question: How long should delays be between Stream Deck Multi Actions?
Short answer
There is no universal delay. Elgato allows explicit millisecond Delay actions and adjustable inter-action delays; use the shortest value the receiving application handles reliably and test the complete sequence there.
Answer
There is no universal delay. Elgato allows explicit millisecond Delay actions and adjustable inter-action delays; use the shortest value the receiving application handles reliably and test the complete sequence there.
| Claim | Primary source | Evidence boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi Actions can run configured actions one after another or simultaneously. | Elgato Help | Documentation claim; not a hands-on device measurement. |
| Explicit Delay actions are measured in milliseconds. | Elgato Help | Documentation claim; not a hands-on device measurement. |
| Stream Deck supports adjustable inter-action delays, but the receiving application determines what timing is reliable. | Elgato Help | Documentation claim; not a hands-on device measurement. |
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