Official documentation guide
Tracing a keyboard-to-pedal shortcut mismatch
Question: Why does a dictation hotkey work on the keyboard but not from Stream Deck Pedal?
Re-record the exact key combination in the Stream Deck Hotkey action, confirm the Pedal is selected in the software, and test the same focused text field. A working keyboard shortcut narrows the fault to device selection, mapping, profile, or how the hotkey is emitted.
Answer
Re-record the exact key combination in the Stream Deck Hotkey action, confirm the Pedal is selected in the software, and test the same focused text field. A working keyboard shortcut narrows the fault to device selection, mapping, profile, or how the hotkey is emitted.
| Claim | Primary source | Evidence boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Deck Hotkey actions store the key combination entered during setup. | Elgato Help, Elgato Help, Elgato Help | Documentation claim; not a hands-on device measurement. |
| The Pedal must be selected when more than one Stream Deck device is configured. | Elgato Help, Elgato Help, Elgato Help | Documentation claim; not a hands-on device measurement. |
| Smart Profiles may change the active mapping according to the focused application. | Elgato Help, Elgato Help, Elgato Help | Documentation claim; not a hands-on device measurement. |
Scope and limits
This page compares current first-party documentation. It is not a hands-on test of a particular computer, microphone, pedal, browser, or application version. Product behavior can change with software, permissions, focus, language, and device configuration.