Thermaltake iTAKE Engine

Thermaltake iTAKE Engine connects compatible Thermaltake gaming peripherals and TT RGB PLUS products to manage and synchronize RGB lighting. Users can adjust lighting effects, colors, speed, and brightness across supported devices, which include keyboards, mice, headsets, headset stands, mouse pads, and gaming desks. The software also supports macro settings and importing or exporting key profiles; custom key bindings are available for most Thermaltake keyboards, though some can create them without the software.

The software is available for Windows, Android, and iOS. Its mobile app provides voice controls for lighting, and can turn a phone or tablet into a virtual game controller or virtual keyboard for word processing; those last two features are compatible with keyboards only. Android setup requires the computer and mobile device to use the same Wi-Fi network. The iTAKE app listing describes 13 front-side lighting effects, 14 side-face effects, and a four-key macro function. The Windows guide says Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable is required for launch. iTAKE is free, with no free trial listed.

iTAKE Engine brings lighting controls and macro settings together for compatible Thermaltake devices. Check device compatibility and the Windows launch requirement before installing.

It suits Thermaltake peripheral owners who want to coordinate lighting and configure macros. Mobile voice controls may be useful to users who want to adjust lighting from an iOS or Android device.

Thermaltake iTAKE Engine is a companion app for controlling lighting and configuring macros across compatible Thermaltake peripherals and TT RGB PLUS products. It suits people building around that hardware ecosystem, especially those who want mobile lighting controls alongside desktop settings. Its appeal depends on owning compatible devices; Windows setup also requires Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable.

Overview

iTAKE brings compatible keyboards, mice, headsets, headset stands, mouse pads, and gaming desks into a shared lighting setup. It can synchronize RGB effects across compatible TT RGB PLUS products, with controls for color, effect, speed, and brightness. That makes it a focused choice for coordinating Thermaltake gear rather than a general-purpose controller for any brand.

On desktop, the software also supports macro settings and importing or exporting key profiles. Thermaltake says custom key bindings work on most of its keyboards, though some models can create them without the software. iTAKE is required for RGB control on most Thermaltake peripherals, so owners should check their device’s needs before deciding they can do without it.

Key features

Lighting and profiles

Addressable RGB controls and cross-device synchronization let users adjust compatible products together, while lighting profiles help organize those settings. Thermaltake’s setup document also describes enabling a connection in Razer Synapse for Razer Chroma effects, extending the lighting setup across those compatible integrations.

Mobile controls

The iOS and Android app provides voice commands for changing lighting color, effects, speed, and brightness. It also offers a virtual keyboard and a smartphone or tablet game-controller mode, but both are described as keyboard-compatible features; they are not universal mobile accessories. The app listing describes 13 lighting effects for the front side, 14 for the side face, and a four-key macro function.

For Android setup, the computer and mobile device must share a Wi-Fi network. The maker specifies iOS 10 or later and lists compatible iPhone and iPad models. Google Play displays the developer’s declaration that the app collects no data and shares no data with third parties.

Pricing

iTAKE Engine is free, with a free plan and no free trial. There is no paid tier to compare, so the practical trade-off is that its usefulness is tied to compatible Thermaltake hardware rather than a broader device-control system. The desktop installer is a Windows .EXE, and Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable is required for it to launch.

Platforms

The software is listed for Android, iOS, and Windows. Windows is the desktop installation route; iOS and Android provide mobile lighting controls and the keyboard-dependent virtual keyboard and controller functions. The iOS requirement is version 10 or later, while Android pairing requires both devices to use the same Wi-Fi network.

Who it's for

Choose iTAKE if you own compatible Thermaltake peripherals or TT RGB PLUS products and want one place to coordinate lighting, use voice controls, or manage keyboard macros and profiles. It is a less suitable pick for users seeking cross-brand control without a Thermaltake setup, or for anyone whose priority is mobile controller functionality independent of a compatible keyboard.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Lighting controls cover color, effects, speed, and brightness, with synchronization across compatible Thermaltake products.
• Pros: Desktop macro settings and profile import/export complement the lighting controls for compatible keyboards.
• Pros: Mobile voice commands provide another way to adjust lighting, and the app’s developer declaration says it collects and shares no data.
• Cons: Compatibility is centered on Thermaltake devices, limiting its value outside that ecosystem.
• Cons: Desktop launch requires Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 Redistributable, an additional prerequisite.
• Cons: The mobile controller and virtual keyboard functions are limited to keyboard compatibility, and Android pairing depends on a shared Wi-Fi network.

Alternatives

For a different graphics-card-centered option, GALAX Xtreme Tuner Plus has a free iPhone app for a GALAX graphics card and requires Xtreme Tuner PC software. Nexus is a free alternative spanning Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web, and Windows. For a Windows-only lighting utility, G.SKILL Trident Z Lighting Control is free and supports Windows 10 and 11.

Logitech G HUB is a free macOS and Windows option with LIGHTSYNC RGB customization, device configuration, presets, and game profiles. NZXT CAM is a free Windows choice that needs no account and can monitor a system without NZXT hardware. Razer Chroma App is a free macOS and Windows alternative, with support listed for Windows 10 and 11 and macOS 15 Sequoia or later on Apple Silicon Macs.

SignalRGB offers a free Windows plan with a standard content library, basic cooling and monitoring, and two macros; its Pro plan adds a full content library and advanced features. SteelSeries Moments is another free Windows alternative.

Browse more options in RGB Lighting Software.

Verdict

Thermaltake iTAKE Engine is the right pick for owners of compatible Thermaltake gear who want synchronized RGB controls plus keyboard macro and profile tools at no cost. Its main reason to choose it is that those controls serve the same hardware ecosystem across desktop and mobile. Look elsewhere if you need broader cross-brand support or mobile controller features that do not depend on a compatible keyboard.