Loupedeck Live S is a wired control surface for triggering streaming actions from buttons and dials, once its software and the relevant app plugin are connected. This guide walks through compatibility, setup and symptom-based fixes, and explains what the sales and support transition means if you are considering buying one.
Compatibility details below are tied to the versions named in Loupedeck’s current download page and help articles, checked in October 2026. Those references do not establish a timeless compatibility guarantee, so confirm the current requirements and app guidance before you install or buy.
Check computer and software compatibility first
Start with the current download page rather than relying on an old setup video. Loupedeck’s download page lists software version 6.4.1 for Windows and macOS, with Windows 10 or later and OS X 10.15 or later as requirements. The Live S product listing gives the same minimums. See the current Loupedeck download page before choosing an installer; labels and supported releases may change.
There is a discrepancy worth noting if you are checking an older computer. Loupedeck’s dedicated Live S system-requirements help article says macOS 10.14 or later, while the current download page and product listing require OS X 10.15 or later. For installing the currently listed software, use the newer 10.15 requirement, not the lower figure on the older help page. If your Mac is on 10.14, do not assume that the older statement means the current installer will work.
The OBS instructions are also version-specific. Loupedeck’s dedicated OBS guide pairs OBS Studio 28.0 or newer with Loupedeck software 5.3, and OBS Studio 27 or earlier with Loupedeck 5.2. Those pairings describe the guide’s tested instructions, not a promise that every current release combination will connect. Since the download page now lists 6.4.1, check current release notes or plugin guidance if you are using that version and the older pairing does not fit. The OBS compatibility notes and troubleshooting guide are a useful starting point, but they should not substitute for checking your installed versions.
For Streamlabs Desktop, Loupedeck recommends using current versions of both applications. Its guide says the newer Streamlabs plugin introduced with Loupedeck 5.8 exposes scenes and sources in dynamic folders. Treat that as a description of the feature in the guide, not a guarantee that folder names or behaviour remain identical in every later build.
A wired connection makes the Live S a physical control surface, not a wireless remote. The manufacturer lists an included 2 m USB-C-to-USB-C cable and a USB-C-to-A adapter, as well as a detachable stand. Check the manufacturer’s Live S listing for the package and specifications, particularly if you are buying used and need to confirm which accessories are actually included.
Install Loupedeck software and connect Live S
Download the installer for your operating system from Loupedeck’s download page, run it, then open Loupedeck Setup. On Windows, the setup guide says to launch it from the taskbar icon or Start menu. On macOS, open the application from Applications or its menu-bar control. Follow the installer’s prompts, sign in to your Loupedeck account when asked, and let the software finish loading before you start assigning actions.
Connect the console with its USB cable. If your computer has USB-A rather than USB-C, use the included adapter. Give the device a moment to appear in the application, and check the cable and connector if it does not. A control surface can only send actions through the software running on the computer: connecting the cable by itself does not configure OBS or authorize Twitch.
On macOS, Loupedeck’s setup guide calls out Accessibility permission. If the controls appear configured but do not affect the target application, open System Preferences or System Settings, find the Accessibility privacy controls, and check that Loupedeck is permitted. The names and layout can vary by macOS version. Revisit that permission after reinstalling or changing the app if control stops responding.
Internet access is needed to download Loupedeck software and connect to a Loupedeck account, according to the Live S requirements article. Once the software is installed, separate integrations may also need the relevant application to be open or an account to be authorised. Keep setup simple: install, connect, verify the device is recognised, then configure one integration at a time. If you are building an always-on YouTube channel rather than only controlling a live session, a console is not a substitute for a broadcast plan; the practical considerations in running a prerecorded channel from a home computer are a separate part of that decision.
Choose an integration: OBS, Streamlabs or Twitch
Use the action panel in Loupedeck Setup to find the integration you need. Plugins can be hidden from the panel, so if OBS, Streamlabs or Twitch is absent, look for the “Hide and Show Plugins” control before assuming the installer failed. Enable the plugin, then follow its own connection steps. Do not configure OBS and Streamlabs concurrently with Loupedeck: Loupedeck support says they cannot both run simultaneously with its integration because they use the same process underneath.
For OBS Studio, open OBS before testing the plugin. The Loupedeck OBS guide says to drag an action from the OBS action panel to a button or dial; some actions require additional configuration after placement. Created scenes are stored under “Stored OBS Studio Actions”, according to that guide. This is a convenient way to put frequent controls within reach, but it is still worth verifying each action in OBS rather than assuming a label maps to the scene or source you intended.
For Streamlabs Desktop, open Streamlabs before assigning dynamic scene or source actions. The guide says those items appear in dynamic folders while Streamlabs is running, and newly created scenes or sources can take a short time to show up. If you add a scene while Setup is already open and do not see it immediately, wait briefly or refresh by reopening the relevant panel before rebuilding your layout.
Twitch requires its own account authorisation. Loupedeck’s setup guide calls for both a Twitch account and a Loupedeck account. Enable the Twitch plugin from the action panel, open its action tab and use the browser authentication flow to connect your Twitch account. A visible Twitch action is not proof that the account is connected; complete the browser step and then test an action that depends on the account.
When planning controls for a long-running channel, distinguish operator controls from the mechanism that keeps the broadcast on air. Live S can put scene changes or other configured actions at hand, but a physical button does not itself restart a disconnected encoder or resolve a YouTube interruption. For that side of the workflow, see what happens when YouTube ends a stream after an encoder disconnect.
Map controls and test scene or source actions
Start with a small layout for tasks you perform often: for example, a button to switch to a starting scene, another to mute a microphone, and a dial for a level or other supported adjustment. The exact available actions depend on the plugin and its version. In Loupedeck Setup, drag the action onto a physical button or dial, complete any configuration fields shown, and give the control a label or icon that makes sense at a glance.
Then test deliberately, one control at a time. Confirm the intended scene is selected, the right source changes, or the expected mute state appears in the streaming app. If an action toggles between states, test both directions and confirm the visual indicator reflects the real application state. Avoid mapping several controls before testing the first: if a scene name is missing or an action does nothing, a small test layout narrows down whether the issue is connection, configuration or your mapping.
Use scene and source names that remain distinguishable on a small display. “Starting”, “Main camera” and “Break” are easier to verify than several nearly identical names. For an always-on playlist, a Live S action may help an operator intervene manually, but do not make a continuous broadcast depend on someone being present to press a button. A control surface is most useful for deliberate changes and recovery steps you have already rehearsed.
Keep a note of which actions depend on a live application connection. Streamlabs dynamic scene and source lists, in particular, are populated while the application is running. A stored mapping may remain on the console while the relevant app is closed, but that does not make the action executable. Test after changing scenes, plugins or software versions, and before a scheduled broadcast.
If you are using OBS for an unattended loop, the console is only one part of the configuration. Stream continuity can depend on how OBS handles playlists and replay behaviour; the OBS replay and playlist settings guide covers a different, operational layer. Keep that distinction clear when deciding what should be automated and what needs a human control.
Troubleshoot by the symptom
OBS icon has a red status dot. Loupedeck’s OBS guide identifies this as a plugin connection problem. Make sure OBS is running; if it already is and the red dot remains, restart Loupedeck software and check again. Do not start by rebuilding your mappings, because the underlying connection is the more direct thing to verify.
OBS scenes or sources are absent. The support article directs users to OBS Tools > WebSocket Server Settings. Check the WebSocket server settings and follow the vendor’s instructions to toggle the server off and on, then confirm the settings. The guide also says to ensure Authentication is unchecked. Because OBS menus and security behaviour can change, if the labels differ in your version, consult current OBS documentation rather than blindly applying an old screenshot. On Windows, run OBS and Loupedeck at the same privilege level: both as administrator or both as a standard user, not one each.
Streamlabs icon shows a yellow dot or its lists are empty. Open Streamlabs Desktop and allow its scenes and sources time to populate in the dynamic folders. The support guide says older plugin versions, Loupedeck 5.7 or earlier, may show a red dot instead of yellow when disconnected; in either case, check that Streamlabs is running. If OBS is also open, close it before troubleshooting further.
Loupedeck says it could not connect to Streamlabs. Loupedeck support says not to run OBS and Streamlabs simultaneously with Loupedeck. Its suggested recovery is to close the streaming apps and Loupedeck, stop Loupedeck from the system tray, then open Streamlabs Desktop followed by Loupedeck. This sequence establishes which app is active first and avoids starting both streaming applications together.
Twitch authorisation does not complete. Confirm you are signed into the intended Twitch account in the browser and that the Twitch plugin is enabled in Loupedeck Setup. Loupedeck’s troubleshooting article suggests removing the Twitch account from general settings and the streaming profile, logging out of both the Setup app and Twitch website, then signing back into Loupedeck and reconnecting Twitch through plugin or account settings. Its article reports that a 127.0.0.1 error page may appear after connecting and says the company was working to improve that behaviour. Do not assume every such page means authorisation succeeded; verify the connection in Setup and test an action.
Change one thing at a time and retest. If you toggle WebSockets, change application privilege, restart a plugin and reauthorise Twitch all at once, you will not know which step helped. For broadcast interruptions beyond the console itself, OBS encoder-overloaded troubleshooting steps address an OBS symptom that a control mapping cannot repair.
Understand the sales and support transition
Logitech announced on 28 March 2025 that it would stop selling the Loupedeck product line and focus future development on the Logitech MX Creative Console and its ecosystem. The same announcement said remaining Loupedeck inventory would continue through authorised retailers while supplies lasted, and that warranty claims and technical support would continue as usual. That announcement describes the company’s position at the time; check the current Logitech statement and seller terms before making a purchase.
Do not treat a product page’s “On sale” label as proof that Logitech has resumed direct sales. The announcement distinguishes its own decision to stop selling the line from remaining stock available at authorised retailers. A retailer listing, meanwhile, is not proof that stock is available now, that a unit is new, or that a particular warranty applies. Check the seller, condition, what is included, the return policy and warranty eligibility before paying. For a used unit, ask for a clear account of cable, adapter and stand rather than assuming the original package is complete.
Logitech also said that the shared backend introduced in software release 6.0 would allow Loupedeck owners to use future software updates and plugins developed for Creative Console. Read that as the company’s stated plan, not as a guarantee that every future MX plugin will work with Live S or that support will continue indefinitely on unchanged terms. Logitech named the MX Creative Console as its future development focus; it may be worth evaluating if you are buying new, but do not assume it offers identical streamer actions or is a one-to-one replacement.
For a prospective owner, the sensible decision is about fit and support expectations rather than a promise of future compatibility. If you need a dedicated physical panel now and find a unit from a seller whose condition and return terms you can verify, check the current software requirements and plugin guidance before purchase. If you need a product with a newly maintained streamer-specific workflow, compare the actual controls and supported apps on the alternative device rather than relying on ecosystem language alone.
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FAQ
Does Loupedeck Live S work with current OBS?
Loupedeck’s OBS guide specifies OBS Studio 28.0 or newer with Loupedeck 5.3, or OBS 27 and earlier with Loupedeck 5.2. Its current download page lists 6.4.1, so those older pairings should not be treated as a complete compatibility matrix for current software. Check current plugin guidance and test the exact versions you plan to use.
Why are my Streamlabs scenes or sources missing?
Open Streamlabs Desktop before assigning its dynamic scene and source actions; Loupedeck says these lists populate while the app is running and may take a short time to appear. Also close OBS, since Loupedeck says the two streaming apps should not run together with its integration. Restart Streamlabs first and Loupedeck second if the connection still fails.
Can I buy Live S directly from Logitech?
Logitech said on 28 March 2025 that it had stopped selling the Loupedeck product line, while remaining inventory could be available through authorised retailers as supplies lasted. A page marked “On sale” does not establish that direct sales resumed. Check the seller and current stock status, and verify condition, return terms and warranty eligibility.
Will the MX Creative Console run every Live S plugin?
Logitech said its shared software backend would allow Loupedeck owners to use future Creative Console software updates and plugins. That statement does not establish that every plugin will work identically on Live S, nor that the products have the same controls. Confirm support for the particular app and action you need before choosing a device.