Remote timer controls
Start, pause, reset, add time and switch between prepared countdowns from a separate device.
Remote-controlled event timing
A Remote-Controlled Stage Timer for Live Events
Keep speakers, streams and live events on schedule with a stage timer you can control from any device. Share a fullscreen presenter view, send private messages and manage every cue from one synchronized room.
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Keynote Live
Product demo 12:00
Panel talk 30:00
Control the Stage Timer from Any Device
Open the controller on your laptop, phone or tablet while the presenter sees a clean fullscreen countdown. Start, pause, reset or adjust the timer without touching the stage display. Every connected screen receives the same live state, so the stage manager, operator and presenter stay aligned.
Fullscreen presenter output
Give speakers a clear, distraction-free countdown on a confidence monitor, tablet or browser window.
Warnings and overtime
Use visible remaining time, stage messages and overtime counting to guide speakers through the final minutes.
Multiple synchronized displays
Keep production computers, backstage tablets and presenter screens synchronized through the same room.
ROLE-BASED LINKS
Give Every Person the Right View
Share separate links with presenters, operators and production staff. Speakers see the timer and private messages, while trusted team members receive the controls they need. Passwords and connection limits help keep each output private.
- Controller, Operator, Viewer and Moderator roles
- Live device list with rename and kick controls
- Secure links that open in any modern browser
VIEWER OUTPUT
Presenter confidence monitor
showcountdown.com/room/…/view/… Password protected Maximum 5 viewers View-only access
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Prepare timers for talks, panels, breaks and transitions before the event begins. Arrange them in running order, add exact minute-and-second durations, schedule a start time when needed and select the next cue without starting it early. Your team can immediately see which timer is selected, what is live and what comes next.
Prepare every segment
Create, rename, clone, reorder and remove timers for each part of the programme.
Set precise durations
Use minutes and seconds, then reset or add time while the event is running.
Guide the presenter
Send private stage messages such as “Please wrap up” without interrupting the room.
How to Create a Stage Timer
Create a timing room
Name the live event and choose the duration of the first timer.
Add event segments
Prepare countdowns for speakers, panels, breaks and transitions.
Share the right link
Send presenter, operator or moderator links without sharing full control.
Start the show
Run the countdown, send messages and monitor connected devices.
MADE FOR YOUR WORKFLOW
A Stage Timer for Every Type of Live Event
Use the same dependable timing room for a keynote, classroom, livestream or weekly service.
More Than a Basic Online Countdown Timer
Basic countdown timerShowCountdown
Controlled on the same screenControlled from another device
One displayMultiple synchronized displays
No presenter messagingPrivate stage messages
One countdownComplete event rundown
Public controlsRole-based sharing links
Stage timer FAQ
What is a stage timer?
A stage timer is a clearly visible countdown used to keep speakers, performers and live programme segments within their allotted time.
Can I control the timer from another device?
Yes. Open the Controller or Operator link on another phone, tablet or computer and the presenter display stays synchronized.
Can presenters see messages without the audience seeing them?
Yes. Messages appear on the private presenter Viewer while the audience-facing production can remain clean.
Does ShowCountdown require an installation?
No. ShowCountdown runs in a modern web browser, so each team member opens the secure link intended for their role.
Can I use the timer with OBS or vMix?
Yes. Open a Viewer link in a browser source or a separate browser window alongside your production software.
Is ShowCountdown free?
You can create and run a basic timer room without a credit card.
Your next show starts on time.
Create a room, share a secure viewer link, and run your first timer free.
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