Timers
Learn how to create, configure, and manage timers in PalcoTimer.
Creating a Timer
To create a new timer, access your room's Controller and click the "+ Add Timer" button in the timer list. Each room can have multiple timers organized in sequence.
Timers run in order. When a timer ends, you can manually advance to the next one or configure it to advance automatically.
Timer Fields
Each timer has the following fields:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Timer title (e.g., "Opening", "Talk 1") |
| Speaker | Speaker or responsible person's name |
| Duration | Total timer time (in minutes or HH:MM:SS) |
| Notes | Internal observations (visible only in Controller) |
| Appearance | Display mode: Countdown, Count Up, Time of Day, Hidden |
| Color/Label | Identification color for visual organization |
Appearance Modes
The timer can be displayed in different ways in the Viewer:
Colors and Labels
Each timer can have a label color to facilitate visual organization. Available colors are:
Label colors are for organization only - they don't affect the timer color in the Viewer. To customize timer colors (green, yellow, red), access Room Settings.
Alert Thresholds
Configure when the timer should change color to alert the speaker:
Overtime Behavior
Configure what happens when the timer reaches zero: