topic Re: Corsair K70 Multimedia Keys in Desktop (Windows)

Corsair K70 Multimedia Keys

Chazhammer — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 08:11:12 GMT

I have a Corsair Vengeance K70 with dedicated multimedia keys that I can't seem to figure out how to use with the Spotify app, not the web player. The only media key that works is the stop button, but all of the other ones work in every other program I use. Does anyone have a solution, preferably one that does not involve running a third party program alongside Spotify?
Thanks

EDIT: I just discovered that I can hold ALT and press the media keys, and they work, but I'd rather not have to do that, as the ALT key I use quite often in games and other programs.

Re: Corsair K70 Multimedia Keys

Esset — Sat, 06 Sep 2014 18:38:10 GMT

Hi Chazhammer!

I had the same issue with my own Corsair K70. The reason it works with alt key is probably that another application has priority to the multimedia keys. For me it was an app in chrome, namely Google play music. I disabled that app and now the keys work great in spotify.

It might be some other application that is in the way for you. Just thought I'd share my experience, hope it helps! 🙂

Re: Corsair K70 Multimedia Keys

Timx — Tue, 04 Aug 2015 14:05:44 GMT

it is maybe because spotify dont support Windows HID service wich is what i have read on corsairs forum for the k70 and k95 RGB

Re: Corsair K70 Multimedia Keys

MorkaiTheWolf — Mon, 07 Sep 2015 05:23:54 GMT

I take it there has been no updated to this? I haven't been able to find further information so ended up using AutoHotKey to control my media but it sucks because one of the reasons I purchased the K70 was because of the media keys. 😕

Re: Corsair K70 Multimedia Keys

geeeeiono — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 11:00:10 GMT

worked for me as well, thanks!

Re: Corsair K70 Multimedia Keys

Gamrin — Sat, 05 Mar 2016 13:54:05 GMT

This worked for me. Thank you!

Re: Corsair K70 Multimedia Keys

arturodr — Wed, 13 Jul 2016 22:55:17 GMT

Disabling Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service worked for me.

More info here: https://community.spotify.com/t5/Spotify-Community-Blog/Post-of-the-Week-Windows-Media-Keys-Fix/ba-p/590494

Re: Corsair K70 Multimedia Keys

mick9854 — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 20:52:38 GMT

That worked for me . cheers buddy

Re: Corsair K70 Multimedia Keys

Arielh100 — Thu, 21 Sep 2017 05:56:29 GMT

Disabling Google Play Music chrome extension fixed this for me on the Corsair K95 Platinum

Re: Corsair K70 Multimedia Keys

ShaneRoyal14 — Tue, 26 Sep 2017 22:59:06 GMT

If you go to chrome > Advanced > reset. this will reset extensions that conflict with media keys. hope this helps