This script makes use of the Numpad to control media players and volume on your system.
.ahk scriptCompile ScriptCtrl + Numpad 4: Previous TrackCtrl + Numpad 5: Play/Pause TrackCtrl + Numpad 6: Next TrackCtrl + Numpad 8: Volume UpCtrl + Numpad 2: Volume Down 8
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| #SingleInstance force | |
| #NoEnv | |
| SendMode Input | |
| ;Ctrl & Numpad 4: Previous Track | |
| ^Numpad4::Media_Prev | |
| ;Ctrl & Numpad 6: Next Track | |
| ^Numpad6::Media_Next | |
| ;Ctrl & Numpad 8: Volume Up | |
| ^Numpad8::SoundSet +3 | |
| ;Ctrl & Numpad 2: Volume Down | |
| ^Numpad2::SoundSet -3 | |
| ;Ctrl & Numpad 5: Play/Pause Track | |
| ^Numpad5::Media_Play_Pause |
For AutoHotKey 2, I'm now using this script (which works no matter if numlock is on or off, and also maps that caps lock key to a normal shift):
#Requires AutoHotkey v2.0
;Ctrl & Numpad 4: Previous Track
^Numpad4::{
Send "{Media_Prev}"
}
;Ctrl & Numpad 6: Next Track
^Numpad6::{
Send "{Media_Next}"
}
;Ctrl & Numpad 8: Volume Up
^Numpad8::{
SoundSetVolume "+3"
}
;Ctrl & Numpad 2: Volume Down
^Numpad2::{
SoundSetVolume -3
}
;Ctrl & Numpad 5: Play/Pause Track
^Numpad5::{
Send "{Media_Play_Pause}"
}
; and again without numlock
;Ctrl & Numpad 4: Previous Track
^NumpadLeft::{
Send "{Media_Prev}"
}
;Ctrl & Numpad 6: Next Track
^NumpadRight::{
Send "{Media_Next}"
}
;Ctrl & Numpad 8: Volume Up
^NumpadUp::{
SoundSetVolume "+3"
}
;Ctrl & Numpad 2: Volume Down
^NumpadDown::{
SoundSetVolume -3
}
;Ctrl & Numpad 5: Play/Pause Track
^NumpadClear::{
Send "{Media_Play_Pause}"
}
;convert cps lock to a normal shift
CapsLock::{
Send "{LShift Down}"
}
CapsLock Up::{
Send "{LShift Up}"
}
I have discovered a more reliable and versatile feature. It is a tool that encompasses various functions and offers the ability to customize multimedia keys with any other key. Surprisingly, I had been using this tool for years without realizing it had this particular function. It was a perfect fit when I finally discovered its capabilities. The tool I am referring to is Microsoft PowerToys, specifically the Keyboard Manager utility.
Thx!!! I miss my keyboard that has midia controls.
This made my life easier! :D
I recently discovered a more reliable and versatile feature — a tool that includes multiple functions and allows customization of multimedia keys with any other key. To my surprise, I had been using this tool for years without realizing it offered this capability. Once I uncovered its potential, it turned out to be the perfect solution. The tool in question is Spotify APK, specifically the Keyboard Manager utility.
After testing it for a week I realized that it doesn't always work. Sometimes it stops working after several hours of operation. I have to restart the script to get the keys to work again. Does anyone know why?