Does the ROCCAT Elo 7.1 Air work on Linux?

Supported. 2 extra features available on Linux (RGB / lighting, Sleep timer) via HeadsetControl.

Which distros work?

Distro	Kernel	Verdict
Arch Linux CachyOS, EndeavourOS	—	✅ All 2 features with repo packages
Fedora 44 Bazzite, Nobara	—	✅ All 2 features with repo packages
Fedora 43	—	✅ All 2 features with repo packages
openSUSE Tumbleweed	—	⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 2 features
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu flavours	—	⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 2 features
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Linux Mint 22, elementary OS 8	—	⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 2 features
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Linux Mint 21	—	⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 2 features
Debian 13	—	⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 2 features
Debian 12	—	⚠️ Install HeadsetControl from upstream for all 2 features

Kernel versions are each release's default (and optional newer) kernel as of 2026-10-05. Distros sometimes backport drivers, so an older kernel can still work. Basic input and audio work through generic drivers regardless; this table is about the extra features.

Linux features

Feature	Provided by
RGB / lighting	HeadsetControl
Sleep timer	HeadsetControl

What to install

Tool	Install
HeadsetControl	Arch: `sudo pacman -S headsetcontrol` Fedora: `sudo dnf install headsetcontrol` Not in Debian, Ubuntu repos — upstream instructions

Is this my device?

Run lsusb and look for this ID: 1e7d:3a37. Or paste your whole lsusb output into the lookup on the home page.

Kernel driver: none needed (generic HID/USB)

"Supported" means the device appears in that project's device list. We don't test hardware ourselves; see how this works. Something wrong here? Report it.

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