KeyRoutines
StepProelgato.turn

Turn Elgato lights on or off automatically with a routine

Turn Elgato light on or off switches one Elgato light, or all of them, on, off, or the other way round. It needs KeyRoutines Pro and fits naturally into routines that start and end calls or streams.

KeyRoutines Pro is a one-time $29.99 upgrade for up to 2 PCs.

How it works

  • Pick a light, or leave it empty to control every Elgato light found on the network.
  • Choose on, off, or toggle; with several lights, toggle turns them all off if any is on, otherwise all on, just like Elgato's own app.
  • A light that is already as asked gets no command, and the log says so.
  • The step reports each light's state before and after, so a mode can restore it.

Routines that use it

Lights follow the camera

When Mic or camera in use reports the camera on, turn the lights on, and off again when the camera stops.

Going live

When OBS stream started or stopped reports a stream starting, turn the lights on alongside Show or hide desktop icons.

Leaving the desk

When PC locked fires, turn every Elgato light off.

Settings

SettingWhat it does
LightWhich light. Empty: every Elgato light on this network.
TurnTurn it on, off, or the other way from how it is now.

Good to know

  • Only Key Light, Key Light Air, Key Light Mini and Ring Light are supported, and they must be on the same local network.

Questions

Can my Elgato light turn on automatically when my webcam starts?
Yes. Use the Mic or camera in use trigger set to the camera, with Turn Elgato light on or off set to on. A second routine can turn it off when the camera stops.
Does it work with several lights at once?
Yes. Leave the light empty and the step controls every Elgato light it finds on your network.

Pairs well with

Build this routine in KeyRoutines

Free from the Microsoft Store for Windows 11 and 10. Pro is a one-time upgrade.