A personal timing cue
The speaker sees the information needed to pace the current segment without the rest of the control workspace.
Speaker View
Give the presenter a quiet timing cue.
Speaker View is the presenter's personal, read-only companion for a live Room. It keeps the current segment, time remaining, warning state, and next handoff visible without giving the speaker Host controls or adding backstage complexity to the presentation.
Updated July 27, 2026 · About 4 minutes to read
The speaker follows the timer. Host runs it.
This separation makes live work calmer. The presenter can see exactly where the segment stands without needing to touch the live controls. The operator can manage timing, agenda changes, and room-wide messages from Host without asking the speaker to open a different screen or coordinate a separate stopwatch.
Speaker setup workflow
Put a focused cue on the presenter's device.
- STEP 01
Set up the Room in Host first
Create the Room and use Host to choose the active agenda item, confirm its duration, and prepare the next segment. Speaker View is not a separate timer to configure. It follows the same Room as Host, so the presenter sees the timing decisions that the operator has already made for the live session.
Host defines the Room state that Speaker View will follow.
- STEP 02
Share the Speaker link with the presenter
Open the room sharing menu in Host and copy the Speaker link. Send that link to the presenter's phone, tablet, or personal laptop. Keep the original Host link with the facilitator, teacher, producer, or operator. The Speaker link is intentionally read-only, so it gives the presenter the cue without giving them the responsibility to control the Room.
The next-segment cue helps a presenter prepare without changing the live Room.
- STEP 03
Open Speaker View on a personal device
The speaker can open the link in a modern browser on the device that is easiest to glance at while presenting. A phone or small tablet works well beside notes or slides; a laptop works well for a presenter who is already speaking from a desk. Before the session begins, confirm that the correct Room and current segment are visible.
Speaker View is designed to remain readable on a presenter's personal device. - STEP 04
Use the current timer as the personal cue
Speaker View shows the active segment name, a large remaining-time value, and a clear warning state. The color changes give the presenter a simple pacing cue: on track when there is time left, then a wrap-up or final warning as the limit approaches. When a start time is available, it also appears as a helpful reference without turning the screen into a control panel.
The current segment stays prominent while the next segment remains visible below it. - STEP 05
Follow the next segment, but let Host run the session
The next-segment panel helps a speaker prepare for what follows without needing to ask the operator mid-session. The presenter can use the cue to close a point, prepare a handoff, or get ready for questions. Host still starts, pauses, switches, and corrects the live timer, which keeps one person accountable for the room-wide timing decision.
The next-segment cue helps a presenter prepare without changing the live Room.
Current and next context
The active segment stays large while the next segment remains available for a smooth handoff.
Read-only by design
A presenter cannot accidentally start, pause, reset, edit, or redirect the shared Room from Speaker View.
Before the speaker begins
A fast personal-device check.
- The presenter opened the Speaker link, not the private Host link.
- The current segment and next segment match the Host agenda.
- The timer is easy to glance at next to notes or slides.
- The operator still has Host open to make any live decision.
FAQ
Common Speaker questions
Can a speaker start or pause the timer?
No. Speaker View is read-only. Host remains the only workspace for starting, pausing, resetting, changing agenda items, or adjusting remaining time. This lets the presenter focus on speaking rather than operating the session.
Does Speaker View show the next segment?
Yes. When another agenda item follows the active timer, Speaker View shows its name and duration. It can also show a planned start time when the next timer has a scheduled start configured in Host.
Can I use Speaker View on a phone?
Yes. Speaker View is responsive and works on a phone, tablet, or laptop. A phone can be a practical personal cue beside notes, while a larger device can give the presenter more comfortable glanceable text during a webinar or desk presentation.
What is the difference between Speaker View and Display View?
Display View is the large shared screen for a projector, confidence monitor, or screen share. Speaker View is the presenter's personal read-only cue. It includes the current segment, timing state, and what comes next, so it is better suited to the person delivering the segment.
Next steps
Add the right timing context for every role.
Host View
Run the Room, choose the current segment, and share the Speaker link from the private control workspace.
Learn moreDisplay View
Set up the large audience-facing clock on a projector, second screen, or screen share.
Learn moreSpeaker and Display Views
Compare the two read-only views and choose the right device for each person.
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