Elgato Prompter

El Prompter Elgato es un producto muy bueno que ha resultado ser de gran ayuda en mi trabajo. Como sucede con cualquier herramienta nueva, requiere un período de aprendizaje y práctica para sacarle el máximo partido, pero una vez que lo dominas, se convierte en una excelente herramienta.

Dicho esto, hay algunos detalles que podrían mejorar. Por ejemplo, sería muy útil contar con un botón físico para apagar completamente la pantalla. Actualmente, se puede hacer desde el software, pero la pantalla sigue siendo reconocida por el ordenador. Además, el software podría ser más completo, permitiendo la edición del texto con subrayados, destacados y colores, lo cual sería muy práctico para presentaciones más dinámicas.

Otro aspecto a considerar es la falta de un mando a distancia. Es cierto que se puede utilizar el Stream Deck, pero para aquellos que no tienen este dispositivo, supone un gasto adicional. Dado que el teleprompter ya tiene un precio considerable, este costo extra puede elevar aún más el presupuesto.

Finalmente, resulta algo incomprensible que, para un artículo de este precio, solo se incluya el adaptador para la cámara más costosa de la marca. Para sus otros modelos de cámara, Elgato sugiere la impresión de un adaptador en 3D, lo cual no es caro, pero sí un poco incómodo.

Por último, quiero destacar el excelente servicio de Thomann en la compra y la entrega del producto. Todo fue muy rápido y sin inconvenientes.

I’ll be honest, I wasn’t sure at first. I watched all the reviews, weighed my options, and even considered going the iPad route. But after using the Elgato Prompter with my Elgato Facecam Pro, I can confidently say: this is the teleprompter to buy.

Unlike those clunky setups where you have to mount an iPad, deal with syncing issues, and fight with weird reflections, this is an all-in-one solution that simply works—every time.

I’ve tested it across Mac (M4 Pro) and Windows, and it’s flawless. No glitches, no weird quirks—just plug it in, and you’re good to go. The built-in monitor has great resolution, and if positioned correctly, your eye contact remains spot on, making meetings, YouTube videos, and presentations feel way more natural.

For me, this was a game-changer for Microsoft Teams meetings. I no longer look off to the side, I’m fully engaged with my team, and it feels like I should have been using this 15 years ago.

Bonus points: The packaging was top-notch, the delivery was smooth, and overall, this is a 10/10 product that I’d recommend to anyone—not just content creators. If you’re in meetings all day, it’s worth every cent.

I bought this teleprompter to stop the continuous messing about with blue tooth. I also bought a foot pedal all wired. I was using a Bluetooth phone etc, and spent more time messing with lost signals and small screen. I used a bigger teleprompter but the same there, messing about with set up So the Elgato fits nicely in between. People say the software could be better. But it does what I want it to do, which is basic teleprompting. But I think Elgato are on the case with software improvements. I would say it is designed for studio setups as it feels a bit lightweight and all plastic and it needs connected to a computer. But if it is to hang off lenses it would need to be light. The monitor part can be separated from the reflector part by way of two screws. If these screws were the same as the two big screws that hold the camera plate on, it would accommodate making the teleprompter more compact for travel. But apart from its fragility and it is a bit expensive, it is pretty good to use and that to me is the important part.

Overall, this is an excellent teleprompter for my needs as a streamer, but it’s not universal. It could be much more popular if it worked with a smartphone or tablet—even with external power via Type-C and a power bank. In its current form (only connecting to a PC or laptop), it’s basically a stationary device for home or studio use.
There’s also a small but annoying software bug (at least on macOS in my case): the automatic scrolling speed doesn’t work correctly. Long texts sometimes scroll at variable speeds instead of a steady pace. Changing the speed setting can double the value but only slightly increase the actual speed, while a tiny adjustment can suddenly make it twice as fast. After adding text or tweaking the speed a few times, I have to restart the software for it to recognize the set speed and scroll evenly.