Speaker ready
15 minSegments
4
First
5:00
Total
15:00
A 15-minute backstage timer for speaker arrival, mic check, and stage cue.
Backstage readiness timer
Free Green Room Timer
Use a green room timer for speaker call times, backstage countdowns, rehearsal holds, makeup windows, livestream guests, and stage handoffs. Keep people ready before they walk on.
Built for this job
Speakers and guests know exactly when they need to be ready.
Backstage teams can reduce repeated verbal reminders.
Production can control a green room display from another device.
Current agenda item
Speaker arrival
1/4
5:00
Next
Mic and notes
Total time
15:00
Use this setup in XTimer
Need a controller link, viewer display, or shared room?
Keep this simple timer for quick work. Move into an XTimer room when one person controls the clock and another screen shows it to a speaker, team, class, or audience.
Presets that match real work
Start from a timer people already understand.
Each preset has a clear use case, duration, and workflow. That makes the page useful for search visitors immediately, and gives professional users a natural path into XTimer rooms when they need separate controller and viewer devices.
Guest handoff
10 minSegments
3
First
4:00
Total
10:00
A 10-minute timer for livestream guests, hosts, and backstage producers.
Rehearsal hold
20 minSegments
3
First
15:00
Total
20:00
A 20-minute backstage hold timer for rehearsal rooms and event resets.
Professional setup
Use the simple timer first, then graduate to controlled timing.
Keep the countdown visible in the waiting area without showing production controls.
Add a final standby segment before moving people to stage.
Coordinate the green room timer with the main stage timer.
Use XTimer rooms when backstage staff should control a shared display.
Frequently asked questions
What is a green room timer?
A green room timer is a backstage countdown for speaker readiness, guest handoffs, rehearsal holds, livestream guests, and stage cues.
Who uses a green room timer?
Event producers, stage managers, livestream producers, speaker wranglers, and backstage coordinators use green room timers.
Can this timer be controlled remotely?
Yes. Create an XTimer room when a backstage producer needs to control a shared green room display.