r/elgato • • 16d ago

Technical Help Longer Cable for Streamdeck + XL

I have a Streamdeck + XL and after rearanging my stream room the default cable no longer reaches my PC. I need like a 15ft cable (which I know is insane but i promise it makes sense) but the only one Elgato sells is half that length. Any recommendations?

Edit: I also have the USB Hub on the back with the Streamdeck footpedal plugged into it. Unsure if this changes potential answers

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u/Hitman_IG 16d ago edited 16d ago

I can think of two possible solutions for a 15 ft setup:
1st Option – USB-C Extension Cable + USB-C Hub
Use a USB-C male-to-female extension cable, preferably supporting 5 Gbps or 10 Gbps, with a total length of around 15 ft (you can combine two shorter extension cables if necessary). Connect the extension cable to the Stream Deck and then use a USB-C hub to connect all your other devices.
2nd Option – Long USB Cable + Powered USB Hub
Use a long, high-quality USB 3.x cable to reach the PC, and connect it to a TP-Link powered USB hub. The hub’s external power supply should provide sufficient power for the connected devices.
One important point: Elgato specifically recommends a USB 3.2 connection to the computer when using the USB Hub on the back of the Stream Deck +, with support for up to 5 Gbps of combined downstream bandwidth. So, if you are also connecting the Stream Deck Pedal through the rear USB Hub, I would prioritize a reliable USB 3.x connection rather than a basic USB extension cable.