ShiftPad is a small Windows utility for people who use one PC with both a desk monitor and a TV.
Plug a gamepad in and the picture jumps to the TV, audio follows, and Steam Big Picture (or any custom launcher) opens automatically. Unplug — display, audio and launcher all return to the desktop setup.
Features:
Automatic display switching (target-only, extend, or clone) on gamepad connect
Automatic audio device switching, with HDMI auto-detect after the display change
Optional Steam Big Picture or custom launcher startup
Optional HDMI-CEC support via Pulse-Eight USB-CEC adapter
Configurable activation combo (sequence of buttons) to prevent false triggers
Boot-time recovery if a gaming session ended uncleanly
30-day free trial, then a one-time lifetime license at https://shiftpad.ru/pro
What's new in 2.2.0
Initial public release.
Auto-switch display to TV when a gamepad is connected
Audio follows to HDMI / configurable target device
Optional launch of Steam Big Picture (or any custom launcher)
HDMI-CEC support via Pulse-Eight USB-CEC adapter
Configurable activation combo to prevent false triggers
30-day free trial, lifetime license at https://shiftpad.ru/pro
ShiftPad is proprietary software from ShiftPad. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of ShiftPad?
The latest version is 2.2.0, released on May 27, 2026.
Is it safe to download ShiftPad?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 0acf2a319fba3d8bf8c148b0ea365fecc3600d9714dc2bb9379639a82282d476.
Which Windows versions does ShiftPad support?
ShiftPad runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install ShiftPad silently?
Run the offline installer with "ShiftPad-Setup-2.2.0.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=ShiftPad.ShiftPad -e --silent.
How do I uninstall ShiftPad?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find ShiftPad and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=ShiftPad.ShiftPad -e.
Alternatives to ShiftPad
Other Utilities programs for Windows from different developers.
