x17 R1, play pause media keys?

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The Alienware x17 R1 doesn't have a play/pause media key like my other Dell does. How can I create one, e.g. by assigning one of the Alienware macro keys to do play/pause (for Spotify / iTunes / etc., depending on what's running at the time)? I know how to go into the Alienware Command Center and create a new macro and assign it to a key, but I don't know what to put into Macros -> Create New Macro - Keystroke -> Enter Keystrokes + Modifiers so that it'll work like the Play/Pause key on my other Dell does?

lukeprog · Accepted Answer

Alright, I eventually figured out how to do this using AutoHotKey.

Mary G · Answer

See if this helps-- Alienware m17 Setup and Specifications | Dell US

lukeprog · Answer

Sorry, I don't see anything about play/pause on that page…

efxtres · Answer

Some detail on how to do that:

Install autohotkey
Write three scripts:
media_next.ahk

send {Media_Next}

media_prev.ahk

send {Media_Prev}

media_play_pause.ahk

send {Media_Play_Pause}
Right click them and click "Compile as exe"
Create 3 AlienFX macros pointing to the right exe files

coolcoolcool · Answer

I'd like to add on Windows 11 there is no option to 'Compile as exe' when right clicking, but I simply pointed the new macros in AWCC to the .ahk files and it works perfectly! Appreciate you OP!

id820 · Answer

Sorry to necro-post, i made a video tutorial for people having dificulty.
(Thanks to people on this post for helping out, my video is based on their help).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_4hxnFJjeU&t=3s&ab_channel=hsbrasil

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x17 R1, play pause media keys?

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