Getting Started with StageTimer: Your Complete Guide to Professional Event Timing
Learn how to set up and use StageTimer to keep your live events, conferences, and productions running on schedule with precision timing across unlimited displays.
What is StageTimer?
StageTimer is a professional web-based stage timer solution designed for live events, conferences, TV production, and broadcasting. Unlike traditional hardware-based timing systems, StageTimer works entirely through web browsers, making it incredibly versatile and cost-effective for event organizers and production teams.
Whether you're managing a corporate presentation, live keynote, conference session, or TV production, StageTimer ensures that speakers, producers, and technical crews stay perfectly synchronized with real-time countdown displays visible across unlimited screens.
Setting Up Your First Timer in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Create Your Timer
Log into your StageTimer dashboard and click "Create New Timer". Set your desired duration - whether it's a 20-minute keynote presentation, 5-minute break, or 45-minute panel discussion. You can create multiple timers for different segments of your event.
Step 2: Share the Timer Link
StageTimer generates a unique shareable link for each timer. Simply copy this URL and open it on any device with a web browser - laptops, tablets, smart TVs, projection systems, or even smartphones. No software installation required!
Step 3: Control from Anywhere
Use your phone, tablet, or computer as a remote control to start, pause, reset, or adjust timers. All connected displays update instantly and stay perfectly synchronized throughout your event.
Perfect for Every Type of Event
📊 Conferences & Presentations
Keep speakers on track during keynotes, breakout sessions, and Q&A periods. Ensure smooth transitions between presentations.
🎬 TV & Video Production
Coordinate live broadcasts, interviews, and commercial breaks with precision timing visible to entire production crews.
🎪 Live Events & Shows
Manage performances, intermissions, and segment timing for concerts, theater, and entertainment events.
📺 Broadcasting & Streaming
Coordinate live streams, podcast recordings, and webinars with accurate timing displays for hosts and guests.
Pro Tips for Seamless Event Management
- Test Before Your Event: Set up all timers and test them on your actual display devices 30 minutes before your event starts.
- Have Backup Displays: Position multiple screens around your venue so speakers and technical staff can easily see the timer from any angle.
- Use Timer Templates: Save commonly used timer durations as templates for quick setup during recurring events or meetings.
- Designate a Timer Operator: Assign one person to manage all timers from the control device to avoid confusion during live events.
- Brief Your Speakers: Show presenters where timer displays are located and explain the color coding system before their session.
Common Use Cases and Setup Examples
Conference Session Management
Create separate timers for: opening remarks (5 min), main presentation (30 min), Q&A (10 min), and transition time (5 min).
TV Production Workflow
Set up timers for: pre-show countdown (10 min), segment 1 (8 min), commercial break (3 min), segment 2 (12 min), closing (2 min).
Workshop Training Sessions
Configure timers for: introduction (15 min), hands-on activity (45 min), break (15 min), group discussion (20 min), wrap-up (10 min).
Ready to Get Started?
StageTimer transforms how you manage time during live events, making professional timing accessible to any organization. With its simple setup, unlimited device support, and real-time synchronization, you'll wonder how you ever managed events without it.
Start your free trial today and experience precision timing for your next event.