# Latest **URL:** https://community.bitfocus.io/latest.md [Latest](https://community.bitfocus.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.bitfocus.io/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.bitfocus.io/tags.md) --- ## [Companion Pi Feedback Loop](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/companion-pi-feedback-loop/230)
**Author:** [@Johannes](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Johannes)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/companion-pi-feedback-loop/230 "2026-10-22T14:11:38Z")
Hey, i wanted to ask for a little assistance with a Project. Im Running a Companion Pi with two Qlabs Sessions. A Status LED Displays the connection Status of the Qlab Session. Now i have the Problem, that the Compan… --- ## [Default Pins to low](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/default-pins-to-low/229)
**Author:** [@Philip\_Spicer](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Philip_Spicer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/default-pins-to-low/229 "2026-10-21T20:38:46Z")
Hi I’m Using a pi 4 with companion pi on and an onboard relay board. When Companion boots it turns on all the relays, meaning the pins are set to High. But I don’t want them to, I want them to stay off aka low. is the… --- ## [Couldn't get Denon DN-500R to work with Companion :-(](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/couldnt-get-denon-dn-500r-to-work-with-companion/218)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Oberpichler](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Frank_Oberpichler)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/couldnt-get-denon-dn-500r-to-work-with-companion/218 "2026-10-13T17:43:14Z")
I have a DN-500R audio player/recorder from Denon. It could be remote controlled over RS-232. It has no network port. Goal is to start specific tracks playback by several buttons on a Streamdeck XL. So I wired the DN… vi… --- ## [Button Text Formatting](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/button-text-formatting/207)
**Author:** [@Ken\_Jongsma](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Ken_Jongsma)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 3:25pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/button-text-formatting/207 "2026-10-12T15:25:24Z")
A couple of Button text formatting questions: I can’t seem to figure out how to set the alignment to center. If I use single line, the text starts at the top of the button. If I use two lines, it starts along the bottom… --- ## [Section pages and Router Section - Router sections only show up on Page 1, invisible on all others](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/section-pages-and-router-section-router-sections-only-show-up-on-page-1-invisible-on-all-others/209)
**Author:** [@Erik\_Knudsen](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Erik_Knudsen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 2:50pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/section-pages-and-router-section-router-sections-only-show-up-on-page-1-invisible-on-all-others/209 "2026-10-12T14:50:00Z")
Hi, I’m new to Buttons, but I’m trying to replace our old Router main panel with 2 Streamdeck studios. I have both Streamdecks stacked on top to essentially work as a single 16x4 panel. So my idea is to use the encoder… --- ## [TSL Control for Decimator DMON-6s](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/tsl-control-for-decimator-dmon-6s/208)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Young](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Kevin_Young)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/tsl-control-for-decimator-dmon-6s/208 "2026-10-04T08:10:43Z")
I am trying to set up my Decimator DMON-6s Multi-viewer to receive TSL messages from by ATEM. I am using Bitfocus Companion and a PUSR USR-TCP 232-410s, 485 To Ethernet adapter. For the most part it is working. When I se… --- ## [Novastar Connection Missing Action](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/novastar-connection-missing-action/206)
**Author:** [@Ken\_Jongsma](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Ken_Jongsma)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/novastar-connection-missing-action/206 "2026-09-24T14:30:20Z")
In Companion, when I load the Novastar 2.6.4 connector, I’m offered an Update Layer VX action. When I load the same connector in Buttons, that action isn’t offered. --- ## [KNX connection with buttons?](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/knx-connection-with-buttons/189)
**Author:** [@Luca\_Ranft](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Luca_Ranft)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/knx-connection-with-buttons/189 "2026-09-21T12:20:58Z")
Hi, I’m looking to control my auditorium lights via a KNX gateway. Is there a KNX/IP integration available? --- ## [WorkFlow =\> Positions through variables](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/workflow-positions-through-variables/200)
**Author:** [@Marc\_Colemont](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Marc_Colemont)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/workflow-positions-through-variables/200 "2026-09-21T09:14:50Z")
I’m trying to send a boolean variable from Workflow to Positions where a button is placed and has a variable to change color. In the Feedback of the button Condition: WorkFlow status or expression $(self.state.variabl… --- ## [Blackmagic Design ST2110 devices](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/blackmagic-design-st2110-devices/173)
**Author:** [@Jon\_Coles](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Jon_Coles)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 9:10am UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/blackmagic-design-st2110-devices/173 "2026-09-21T09:10:51Z")
Has anyone started to look at the Blackmagic Design ST2110 devices yet? I already have our ATEM Constellation, HyperDeck, Stream Encoder in Companion but that is all the SDI gear in the rack. Everything outside the rack… --- ## [GrandMA3-Companion](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/grandma3-companion/204)
**Author:** [@mirko\_monteferrante](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/mirko_monteferrante)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/grandma3-companion/204 "2026-09-13T23:24:36Z")
Hi everyone I can’t send Osc commands from my grandma3 to companion pressing buttons. On the contrary, I command Ma3 as a companion. Can you help me? THANKS. --- ## [Ajazz AKP153R (Russian version) not detected - anyone got it working?](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/ajazz-akp153r-russian-version-not-detected-anyone-got-it-working/196)
**Author:** [@Pavel\_Kuznetsov](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Pavel_Kuznetsov)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:00am UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/ajazz-akp153r-russian-version-not-detected-anyone-got-it-working/196 "2026-08-03T10:00:01Z")
Hey! Anyone got an Ajazz AKP153R working with Companion? It’s the Russian version of the AKP153E - the box literally says “Model: AKP153E”, article number is XXX-AKP153R-BL. But it enumerates as VID 0x0300 / PID 0x3011,… --- ## [Where is the community for this product](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/where-is-the-community-for-this-product/187)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Pennington](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Jim_Pennington)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/where-is-the-community-for-this-product/187 "2026-07-08T17:48:42Z")
I’m considering purchasing some paid tiers of Buttons, but I’m concerned that there appears to be no community here to collaborate and support this product. Am I missing a different place where people and the developers … --- ## [Logging In Bitfocus Buttons](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/logging-in-bitfocus-buttons/113)
**Author:** [@Hersh\_Burston](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Hersh_Burston)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 6:37am UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/logging-in-bitfocus-buttons/113 "2026-07-08T06:37:32Z")
My user name and password are not accepted when trying to log into Buttons. They do work logging into Bitfocus. How do I reset my password? --- ## [Stream Deck Plus XL Support](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/stream-deck-plus-xl-support/179)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Pennington](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Jim_Pennington)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/stream-deck-plus-xl-support/179 "2026-07-01T18:42:17Z")
Using with new Stream Deck Plus XL and it sees it as a 9x5 surface. Companion sees it as 9x6 with the 5th row being the touch screen and the 6th being the rotary encoders. In Buttons, I can set a button in the 5th row, b… --- ## [Startup Error Buttons](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/startup-error-buttons/103)
**Author:** [@Johannes\_Sukal](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Johannes_Sukal)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 4:58am UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/startup-error-buttons/103 "2026-07-01T04:58:47Z")
Since updating to 1.2 I’m not able to startup Buttons. I get two different errors regarding WebView2. Buttons is asking for WebView2 to be downloaded but it is installed on the PC. --- ## [Companion Pi Redundant Setup](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/companion-pi-redundant-setup/177)
**Author:** [@Kyle\_K](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Kyle_K)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/companion-pi-redundant-setup/177 "2026-06-24T21:19:04Z")
Hi All! We have been using Companion running on a Raspberry Pi for about 2 years now and it has been great. We work in a live entertainment environment and Companion was originally brought in to supplement our hardware … --- ## [Perspektive aus dem Pro‑Audio‑/Kirchen‑/Event‑Bereich: Warum eine engere Zusammenarbeit mit Elgato sinnvoll wäre](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/perspektive-aus-dem-pro-audio-kirchen-event-bereich-warum-eine-engere-zusammenarbeit-mit-elgato-sinnvoll-ware/174)
**Author:** [@Ralf\_Schoenberger](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Ralf_Schoenberger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/perspektive-aus-dem-pro-audio-kirchen-event-bereich-warum-eine-engere-zusammenarbeit-mit-elgato-sinnvoll-ware/174 "2026-06-17T15:19:02Z")
Liebes Bitfocus‑Team, ich möchte euch eine Perspektive aus dem professionellen Audio‑, Kirchen‑ und Event‑Umfeld schildern, die für eure zukünftige Planung relevant sein könnte. Ich arbeite seit vielen Jahren mit digit… --- ## [Import from Companion](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/import-from-companion/171)
**Author:** [@Jason\_Olson](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Jason_Olson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/import-from-companion/171 "2026-06-10T18:00:48Z")
I have several clients with well developed companion installations, and given that Buttons uses the same connectors, would it be possible to have some sort of import from companion? --- ## [Surfaces Disconnecting Regularly](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/surfaces-disconnecting-regularly/90)
**Author:** [@Nathan\_Caudle](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Nathan_Caudle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/surfaces-disconnecting-regularly/90 "2026-06-10T17:55:00Z")
I’m running Bitfocus Buttons on a Mac Mini that’s always on, I currently only have a few surfaces. 1 Streamdeck Studio that’s connected over the network, and 2 Streamdeck MK2’s that are connected through a M1 Mac Mini an… --- ## [Cannot connect Logic X to companion to send midi triggers](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/cannot-connect-logic-x-to-companion-to-send-midi-triggers/165)
**Author:** [@James\_Hester](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/James_Hester)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/cannot-connect-logic-x-to-companion-to-send-midi-triggers/165 "2026-05-26T14:54:25Z")
Pretty much as the title, really! I am trying to program midi notex in logic to run alongside playback audio for a performance - in turn I want this to trigger macro camera moves in my Backmagic ATEM switcher - getting … --- ## [Export/Import Section/Buttons](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/export-import-section-buttons/158)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Grover](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Matt_Grover)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 9:23am UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/export-import-section-buttons/158 "2026-05-07T09:23:49Z")
Hi All, I’ve been using Companion for a fair while now, just started looking at Buttons today as I’m going to encounter it on a job this weekend. My question right now is, Is there a way to export/import specific secti… --- ## [Mirabox Streak Dock not being detected](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/mirabox-streak-dock-not-being-detected/84)
**Author:** [@sdc](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/sdc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 12:52pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/mirabox-streak-dock-not-being-detected/84 "2026-05-04T12:52:41Z")
Bit of a long shot but here foes I have a mirabox stream dock 293s and I have it connected to companion pi instance running on a 4gb rpi4 but is not being detected on any of the rpi’s 4 usb ports. The option is enabl… --- ## [Triggering button presses externally](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/triggering-button-presses-externally/153)
**Author:** [@Zachary\_Klosko](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Zachary_Klosko)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/triggering-button-presses-externally/153 "2026-05-04T12:51:13Z")
One thing I use Companion for is the ability to trigger button presses using RossTalk so I can fire commands from ProPresenter. I see there’s a way to open an OSC server in Buttons using Workflow modules, but is there a … --- ## [Feelworld L3 Switcher Panel Config](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/feelworld-l3-switcher-panel-config/156)
**Author:** [@john\_chen](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/john_chen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2026, 8:07am UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/feelworld-l3-switcher-panel-config/156 "2026-04-27T08:07:10Z")
Hey everyone! I’m sharing my custom config for the \*\*Feelworld L3 Series Switcher\*\*, built for Bitfocus Companion. What it does: Control over switcher operations (cuts, transitions, record,on air) Optimized for live p… --- ## [PowerPoint OSCPoint via Companion](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/powerpoint-oscpoint-via-companion/150)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Mager](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Michael_Mager)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/powerpoint-oscpoint-via-companion/150 "2026-04-07T18:22:24Z")
Hey there, Can anyone tell me how to change the “Active Folder” for OSCPoint? I use the Companion Preset “Set active folder” but I do not understand the right Folder path. I am using MS Windows 11 and I want to name my… --- ## [Could I donate an MCS CLIP24 RGB Shotbox?](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/could-i-donate-an-mcs-clip24-rgb-shotbox/148)
**Author:** [@Razendra\_Bahadur](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Razendra_Bahadur)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2026, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/could-i-donate-an-mcs-clip24-rgb-shotbox/148 "2026-03-17T17:35:11Z")
I have a JLCooper MCS CLIP24 (serial interface) if there is interest in adding it to Companion. If so, where would I ship it? --- ## [Set variables on pop-over sections?](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/set-variables-on-pop-over-sections/114)
**Author:** [@Matt\_Riley](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Matt_Riley)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 12:57am UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/set-variables-on-pop-over-sections/114 "2026-01-21T00:57:47Z")
I’d like to have some buttons within a pop-over section set variables so I dynamically change the text of the pop-over button. However despite setting “Self” variables for the pop-over section if I add a “Set Section Var… --- ## [Tally Lilliput RM209 + ATEM SuperSource Setup](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/tally-lilliput-rm209-atem-supersource-setup/118)
**Author:** [@Fabrice\_Roger](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Fabrice_Roger)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 11:04am UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/tally-lilliput-rm209-atem-supersource-setup/118 "2025-10-10T11:04:40Z")
\# ATEM Tally Lilliput RM209 + SuperSource: Complete Companion Config (6 Cams, Auto Triggers) Hello Bitfocus community! I’m sharing a complete setup for synchronizing Lilliput RM209 tally lights (3 panels, 2 screens eac… --- ## [Router: Request name length](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/router-request-name-length/111)
**Author:** [@Tobias](https://community.bitfocus.io/u/Tobias)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2025, 8:03am UTC](https://community.bitfocus.io/t/router-request-name-length/111 "2025-09-29T08:03:58Z")
Is it possible to retrieve more than 12 char labels from a router when using the generic SW-P-08 protocol? My router has longer names, however, I’m unable to selected more than 12 char in the config menu of the device. [Next page](https://community.bitfocus.io/latest.md?page=1)