VICREO Timer

Setup Guide

From install to live output

Install VICREO Timer

Download the installer that matches your platform from the downloads page.
On macOS, open the DMG and drag VICREO Timer into Applications. On Windows, run the EXE installer. On Linux, install the DEB package.
Launch the app. If your OS asks for first-run confirmation, approve the app and continue.

Prepare your output

Use the built-in second-window toggle when you want operator controls on one screen and the clean timer output on another.
Adjust background color, background image, spacing, and timer arrangement before sending the output live.
Create the exact combination of timers you need for the show: countdowns, current time, count-up, countdown-to-time, or message.

Connect show-control sources

QLab timers connect over OSC with an IP address and passcode.
Pixera and Watchout timers connect to their live show-control APIs using the target IP and port.
Keynote and PowerPoint workflows can follow presentation state and slide-video timing from the VICREO bridge tools.

Remote control and automation

Use the built-in HTTP API to read state, toggle the output window, select timers, and send the same key behavior operators use locally.
The app exposes health, state, timer, settings, and SSE event endpoints for integration into broader control systems.
Keyboard entry is optimized for speed: type digits right-to-left, hit Enter to start, Escape to reset, and Backspace to edit.

FAQ

Common Questions

What do I need to get started quickly?

A macOS, Windows, or Linux machine, the latest VICREO Timer build, and a screen or output path for your timer feed. Most teams can install, add their first timer, and go live within a few minutes.

Is there a public Windows or Linux download?

Yes. macOS, Windows, and Linux installers are available on the downloads page.

Can the app be controlled remotely?

Yes. VICREO Timer includes an HTTP API and server-sent events feed so external systems can read state and trigger timer actions.

Which integrations are built in?

The current app includes timer types and workflows for QLab, Pixera, Watchout, Keynote, PowerPoint, countdowns, count-ups, current time, countdown-to-time, and message displays.

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