Backstage awareness
See the current timer, current status, next segment, and message without opening the Host workspace.
Moderator View
Give the producer room awareness without room control.
Moderator View is a read-only production monitor for the person supporting the session. It combines the current timer, next segment, room message, and Host/Display connection context so a producer or assistant can spot what needs attention while the Host operator remains in control.
Updated July 27, 2026 · About 4 minutes to read
Monitor the signal, then communicate with the controller.
Moderator View gives the support role the same factual room awareness without duplicating control. When something changes, the producer can speak to the Host operator, cue the presenter, or troubleshoot the screen-share setup while the Room continues to have one clear place where timing decisions are made.
Moderator setup workflow
Add a production monitor without adding competing controls.
- STEP 01
Prepare the Room in Host
Create the Room and use Host to set the active segment, next item, timing rules, and any room-wide message. Moderator View is not a second control panel. It reads the same live Room state, which lets a producer stay informed without changing the session from a separate device.
Host remains the single source of Room control.
- STEP 02
Copy the Moderator link from Host
Open the sharing menu in Host and copy the Moderator link. Send it to the producer, stage manager, assistant, facilitator, or event operator who needs a broader view of the Room. Keep the Host link private with the person responsible for actual timer decisions.
Use the room state to communicate a clear action to the Host operator.
- STEP 03
Open Moderator View on the monitoring device
Use a laptop, tablet, or side monitor where the producer can check it without competing with the audience-facing Display. Moderator View shows the current segment, timer status, warning state, start context, and the next segment. This makes it useful for backstage coordination, webinar production, panel facilitation, and classroom support.
Moderator View keeps the live segment, next item, message, and room context together for the production role. - STEP 04
Watch the Room health before and during the session
The room-status panel shows whether a Host is connected, whether a Display is connected, how many Speaker and Moderator views are open, and how many connection slots are in use. The top status label summarizes whether the monitor is watching normally, reconnecting, missing a Host or Display, or at the room connection limit.
A producer can check the important connection roles at a glance on a tablet or side monitor. - STEP 05
Communicate with the Host instead of changing the Room
Moderator View intentionally has no start, pause, reset, agenda, or time-correction controls. If the producer sees that a segment is late, a Display is missing, or the next handoff needs attention, they can communicate with the Host operator. That preserves a single source of operational control while still giving the support role the information needed to act quickly.
Use the room state to communicate a clear action to the Host operator.
Connection context
Confirm that Host and Display are present and see how many role-based views are connected.
No accidental control
Moderator View is read-only, so an assistant cannot unintentionally start, stop, or edit a live Room.
Before the live session
A fast production check.
- Moderator View is open on the producer's monitoring device.
- Host is connected and kept with the person responsible for controls.
- Display is connected before the audience needs to see the timer.
- The producer and Host operator know how they will communicate an urgent timing change.
FAQ
Common Moderator questions
Can a moderator start, pause, or change the timer?
No. Moderator View is read-only. It shows the live Room state and connection context, but only the private Host workspace can start, pause, reset, select agenda items, or correct remaining time.
What does the Watching status mean?
Watching is the healthy monitoring state: Moderator View is connected and can see the Room while a Host and Display are present. Other labels can indicate reconnection, a missing Host, a missing Display, or a room that has reached its connection limit.
Who should use Moderator View?
Moderator View is for producers, stage managers, assistants, webinar operators, facilitators, and other support roles. It is useful when someone needs broad timing and connection awareness but should not be responsible for controlling the Room.
How is Moderator View different from Speaker View?
Speaker View is a personal pacing cue for the presenter, centered on the current timer and what comes next. Moderator View adds production context: current timer status, current message, and the Host, Display, and connection summary for the Room.
Next steps
Give each role exactly the room context it needs.
Host View
Keep the live control workspace with the operator who can act on timing decisions.
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Give a presenter a focused personal cue without the broader production context.
Learn moreDisplay View
Put the large, shared timer on the projector, confidence monitor, or screen share.
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