{"wikiid":645566,"langid":"en","namespace":"CATEGORY","title":"Stream Pad","revisionid":1462962,"contents_raw":"== Background ==\n\nStream Pads are wired advanced keyboards that have 6 or more customizable keys. Some Stream Pads have audio control. Some Stream Pads have a display that shows the current time. Stream Pads require installing software on the Mac\/Windows computer to customize the keys. 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Some Stream Pads have audio control. Some Stream Pads have a display that shows the current time. Stream Pads require installing software on the Mac\/Windows computer to customize the keys. You can customize the keys for stuff like launching apps, quickly send a text message, muting your mic, and so much more.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"clearer\"><\/div><div class=\"headerContainer\"><a class=\"selfLink\" href=\"#Section_Identification\" title=\"Link to this section\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><span    class=\"fa-svg-icon\"><svg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\" overflow=\"visible\"><!--! 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