Online Timer for Presentations
“We tried Stagetimer yesterday and it helped — an iPad in front of the speaker, remotely controlled by someone in our Huel team.”
CEO of Huel
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How Teams Use Stagetimer for Presentations
From company all-hands to startup pitch events and academic conferences, teams use Stagetimer to keep every speaker on track. Here's how some of them set it up.
AI Founders Demo Day
At the AI Founders Demo Day, 13 startup teams pitched on stage in front of a live audience. Stagetimer kept each pitch to its allotted time — visible to speakers from a display near the audience and monitored from the production booth above. When you have a full day of back-to-back pitches, every minute counts.
Startup Manager at Campus Founders
Build Your Presentation Rundown
Create a timer for each speaker or segment. Link them to auto-advance, or control manually. Import your schedule from a CSV file if you already have it in a spreadsheet.
- Link timers to auto-advance through presentations
- Schedule start times for time-locked segments
- Import from CSV to build rundowns from existing tools
- Manual override when the agenda changes
Live Messages to Speakers
Send real-time messages to the speaker's display without interrupting the presentation. Color-coded messages appear instantly — perfect for "wrap it up" signals or last-minute updates.
- "Wrap it up" — signal speakers to conclude
- "Q&A time" — transition between segments
- Script changes — communicate last-minute updates
- Color-coded for urgency and clarity
Huel — Biweekly All-Hands
“Trying to make sure presentations are interesting, and not overrun 🙈 We get everyone in the business together every two weeks for All Hueligans. I talk about what's on my mind. Other people present what's going on and what they're excited about. However, we all know that feeling when a meeting is running over and you have to rush the last presenters. Nobody likes meetings being longer than they should be. We tried stagetimer.io yesterday and it helped — an iPad in front of the speaker (remotely controlled by someone in our Huel team).”
CEO of Huel
Share the Agenda With Everyone
Give speakers and team members a live view of the full schedule. The agenda link updates in real-time — everyone knows what's happening now and what's coming next.
- Share via link or QR code — no app install needed
- Live updates as timers advance
- Works on any device — phone, tablet, laptop
- Read-only option so viewers can't accidentally change anything
Control From Anywhere in the Room
Display the timer on a monitor, projector, or iPad facing the speaker. Control it from your phone or laptop anywhere in the room — or from a different building entirely.
- iPad on a stand as a confidence monitor for speakers
- Projector or TV visible to the whole room
- Phone as remote — start, pause, skip from your seat
- Multiple controllers — share control with your team
Brand It to Match Your Event
Add your company logo, adjust colors, and customize the display to match your event branding. The timer looks professional on stage — not like a random website.
- Custom logo and background image
- Color themes to match your brand
- Font size and style adjustments
- Progress bar for visual pacing
What Presentation Teams Say
Alec Creighton
Owner/General Manager at Northeast Colorado Broadcasting
Adam Johns
Founder & Producer at Video Village Creative, Inc.
General Manager at Park Pixel AS
Founder & Creative Director at Southam Creative
Pricing
Stagetimer's speaker timer has some of the most affordable pricing. Enjoy all the essential timer-management functions for free.
Need our premium countdown timer for a one-time event? Pay a one-time flat fee and get full-time access for 10 days. Or, pay a small monthly subscription (save 20% annually) for ongoing access to our full-suite public speaking timers to create and manage your events and presentations.
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Common Questions About Presentation Timers
How do I set up a timer for my presentation?
Create a free room at stagetimer.io, add timers for each speaker or segment, and share the viewer link to whatever screen your speakers can see — a monitor, projector, iPad, or laptop. Control the timer from your phone or another device.
No signup or installation required.
Can multiple people control the timer?
Yes. Share the controller link with your team — an event coordinator, stage manager, or colleague can all control the timer from their own devices. You can also set up view-only links for displays.
See sharing options for details.
Does it work for virtual or hybrid presentations?
Yes. Share the viewer link with remote speakers — they open it in their browser alongside their video call. The timer syncs in real-time across all devices regardless of location or time zone.
Does it work without internet?
Yes. The desktop app runs completely offline. Set up your timers, disconnect, and everything keeps working on your local network.
Can I use Stagetimer alongside PowerPoint or Google Slides?
Yes. Run Stagetimer on a separate screen (like an iPad facing the speaker) while your slides play on the projector. Speakers see the countdown without the audience seeing it.
How do I display the timer so speakers can see it?
The most common setups: an iPad on a stand near the podium, a monitor at the foot of the stage, or a laptop screen facing the speaker. Just open the viewer link on any device with a browser.
Learn about display options and output links.
Can I automate the timer to advance between speakers?
Yes. Link timers together so they auto-advance when one finishes. You can also schedule specific start times for segments. Manual override is always available.
See timer automation for details.
Is it free?
The free plan supports up to 2 live connections and basic features — enough for a simple setup with one controller and one display. For larger events with more screens or advanced features, paid plans start at affordable rates.
See pricing for details.