THE HARDWARE SHORTLIST / EDITORIAL RANKINGS

Buttons & Controls.

Button decks, wireless buttons, and physical controls. Put your own shortcuts and workflows within reach.

Popularity, estimated. An editorial score for ecosystem recognition, tutorial visibility, and retail familiarity. Not sales, traffic, testing, or customer ratings.

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2 devices · popularity orderWHY IT'S HEREEDITORIAL ESTIMATE

#01
Elgato
Stream Deck MK.2
Make a button for the thing you do every day.
Guided setupNode.js / plugin SDK

A familiar desktop accessory with an official plugin SDK and a dedicated getting-started tutorial.
2 linked sources ↗

100/100Editorial estimateExplore device ↗
#02
Shortcut Labs
Flic Button + Hub LR
A small button. Your own logic behind it.
Hub requiredFlicScript / JavaScript

A recognizable smart-button family with a dedicated Hub Studio tutorial, but the precise hub is crucial.
2 linked sources ↗

70/100Editorial estimateExplore device ↗

Source-backed, not hands-on tested. Scores assessed November 4, 2026. Read the exact-model notes before buying. Compare factual specs across all hardware ↗

Buttons & Controls.

Stream Deck MK.2

Flic Button + Hub LR