XTimer + OBS Studio Integration
Add professional countdown timers to your live streams
OBS Studio is the leading free and open-source software for video recording and live streaming. By integrating XTimer as a browser source, you can display professional countdown timers directly in your stream overlay, perfect for managing segments, breaks, and event timing.
Benefits
Display countdown timers directly in your stream overlay
Control timers remotely while streaming without switching scenes
Customize timer appearance to match your stream branding
No additional software installation required - works via browser source
Perfect for managing timed segments, breaks, and event schedules
Viewers see the timer in real-time as part of your stream
Setup Guide
Open XTimer in Your Browser
Navigate to XTimer and configure your countdown timer with the desired duration and settings. Copy the timer URL from your browser address bar.
Add Browser Source in OBS
In OBS Studio, click the '+' button in the Sources panel and select 'Browser'. Name your source (e.g., 'Countdown Timer').
Paste XTimer URL
In the Browser source properties, paste the XTimer URL. Set width to 1920 and height to 1080 (or match your canvas resolution).
Position and Resize
Drag and resize the timer in your OBS scene to position it where you want it to appear on stream. Use the transform tools to adjust size and placement.
Control Remotely
Open the XTimer controller URL on your phone or second monitor to start, pause, and reset the timer without switching OBS scenes.
Use Cases
Live Event Streaming
Display countdown timers for speaker sessions, panel discussions, and event segments to keep your broadcast on schedule.
Gaming Streams
Use timers for speedruns, challenge attempts, or to show viewers when you'll be back from breaks.
Podcast Recording
Keep track of segment timing and total recording duration during live podcast broadcasts.
Webinar Production
Manage presentation timing and Q&A sessions with visible countdown timers for both host and audience.
Pro Tips
Use chroma key (green screen) settings if you want to make the timer background transparent
Create multiple browser sources with different timer URLs for quick scene switching
Test your timer setup before going live to ensure proper sizing and positioning
Use the remote control feature to manage timers without disrupting your stream
Consider adding the timer to a nested scene for easy reuse across multiple scenes
Ready to Integrate?
Start using XTimer with OBS Studio today. No installation required.
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