Elgato Control Centerv1.9.0

Released July 23, 2026Major

iOS

The latest major update resulted in a 0.61 star decline in average rating on iOS. While the update introduced new hardware support, the removal of established utility features like Home Screen widgets and quick-action shortcuts triggered significant user dissatisfaction. The net impact is negative due to the loss of core functionality.

What changed

PlatformAdded support for Key Light Air MK.2 hardware
UXRedesigned the device pairing flow for a cleaner, more guided setup experience

Reception

35/ 100 impact scoreNegative

What worked

Platform
Support for Key Light Air MK.2 hardware was added without reported technical failures.

What didn't

UX
backfired
The redesigned device pairing flow coincided with the removal of Home Screen widgets and quick-action shortcuts, causing high-frequency user complaints.

Marlvel takeaways

Restore Home Screen widgets and quick-action shortcuts to address the primary driver of negative sentiment.
Repair broken support links on the store page to prevent user frustration during troubleshooting.
Implement a favorites system for brightness and warmth settings to resolve specific feature requests surfacing post-update.

Original release notes

What's new in Control Center 1.9?

# Added support for Key Light Air MK.2
A compact studio light with up to 2100 lumens of soft, edge-lit illumination, designed to blend into any desk setup. Turn it on or off, and adjust brightness and color temperature — all from your phone.
Discover Key Light Air MK.2 at elgato.com

# Pairing Flow
Redesigned the device pairing flow for a cleaner, more guided setup experience.