In this article we cover:
- What is a timer display?
- Practical ways to use a timer display
- How time is displayed
- How to add a timer display
- How to start the timer display
- How to cancel a timer display
- Edit, duplicate or delete a timer display
The Vevox timer display is available on all accounts in Present view only.
1. What is a timer display?
The timer display is a tool to add a clear, visual countdown to your session. It helps you manage pacing, keep activities on track, and set clear expectations for your audience during a presentation, class, training session or event.
When activated, the timer appears:
- In Present view
- In the dashboard and the Present view mirror
- In the participant app
The final 10 seconds flash to indicate time is nearly up. (There is no sound alert.)
The maximum duration is 10 hours (600 minutes).
Practical ways to use it in your sessions:
Adding a short title (recommended) helps clarify the timer's purpose.
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Manage activity time
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Breaks and transitions
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Breakout or group work
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Audience participation
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Teaching and training
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3. How time is displayed
- You enter the time in minutes in the dashboard.
- In Present view & app, it displays in hours : minutes : seconds.
Example: Enter 90 minutes will display as 1:30:00.
4. How to add a timer display
Go to 'Polls'.
Click '+ Add content'.
Select 'Timer display' under Non-polling content.
Add a title (optional but recommended).
Enter the time in minutes.
Click 'Create'.
Your timer display will now appear in the dashboard, ready to start in Present view.
5. How to start the timer display
From Present view
Go throught your polls as you normally would using the control bar.
Click the Play button in the control bar to advance to the timer display.
You must manually Start, Pause, or Reset the timer display (reset only works when paused).
From the dashboard
Select the timer display item & click ‘Show content’ in the preview window.
Then select ‘Start timer’.
The timer will begin counting down and appear in the dashboard, Present view and participant app.
6. How to cancel a timer display
To cancel the timer at any time:
- In Present view: Either press the stop button in the control bar (if there are no more polls) or move to the next poll or
- In the dashboard: Select the Dismiss button from the preview mode.
7. Edit, duplicate or delete the timer display
You must first dismiss the timer display before you can edit it. Use the Edit mode to make changes in the preview window and click on Done to save the changes.
Click the three dots (more options) next to the Timer display slide in the dashboard to Duplicate or Delete.
The timer display is a simple but powerful way to keep your session structured, focused and on schedule — especially when every minute counts.