HP Omen Gaming Hub Overlay

[Steve_M29]

Hello Everyone,

           I have a question specifically about the HP omen gaming hub that I couldn't find the answer to. Is there any way I can change a function key or create some sort of keyboard shortcut to open the overlay feature of the hp gaming hub?

[Nal_NR]

Hi @Steve_M29,

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

I'd be glad to help you! 

The HP Omen Gaming Hub overlay provides quick access to game-related settings and features directly from within your game, and setting up a custom keyboard shortcut can make accessing the overlay even easier. 

Option 1: Using HP Omen Gaming Hub Settings

Check if your version of HP Omen Gaming Hub has built-in options to assign or change the overlay shortcut:

Open HP Omen Gaming Hub:

• Launch the HP Omen Gaming Hub on your PC.

Access Overlay Settings:

• Navigate to Settings or the Overlay section within the Omen Gaming Hub.

Check for Shortcut Customization:

• Look for any options to customize the overlay activation key. If available, set your preferred key combination.

If you cannot find an option to set a custom shortcut within Omen Gaming Hub, proceed to the next option.

Option 2: Create a Custom Keyboard Shortcut Using AutoHotkey

AutoHotkey is a powerful and easy-to-use scripting language for Windows that allows you to create custom keyboard shortcuts.

Download and Install AutoHotkey:

• Visit the AutoHotkey website and download the latest version.

Create a New Script:

• Right-click on your desktop or in a folder and select New > AutoHotkey Script.
• Name your script, for example, OpenOmenOverlay.ahk.

Edit the Script:

Right-click on the script file you just created and select Edit Script.

Add the following code to your script:

Adjust path as needed

Replace Ctrl+Shift+O with the keyboard shortcut you want to use (e.g., ^+O for Ctrl+Shift+O).

Adjust the path in the Run command to the exact location of your Omen Gaming Hub executable if it differs.

Save and Run the Script:

• Save your changes and double-click the script to run it. Your specified keyboard shortcut should now open the HP Omen Gaming Hub.

Option 3: Use Windows Task Scheduler

You can also use Windows Task Scheduler to assign a keyboard shortcut to launch the HP Omen Gaming Hub.

Create a Shortcut:

• Create a shortcut to the HP Omen Gaming Hub executable on your desktop.

Assign a Keyboard Shortcut:

• Right-click on the shortcut, select Properties, and in the Shortcut key field, press the key combination you want to use.

Apply and Test:

• Click Apply and OK. Now, whenever you use that keyboard shortcut, the HP Omen Gaming Hub should open.

These methods should help you create a custom keyboard shortcut to open the HP Omen Gaming Hub overlay.

If this does not help, I recommend you contact phone support.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted for further assistance

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