MWVT EventTimer

The operator sees everything. The stage sees only what matters.

The free stage timer for events, conferences and trade fairs: controlled from your laptop or a Stream Deck, with messages to the stage – so everyone stays on schedule.

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MWVT EventTimer Stageview with a large countdown and the label “Keynote” — Stageview – a large countdown, optionally with the agenda item's label.

€0: Free – no account, no sign-up
Offline: Runs locally on your own network – no cloud, no tracking
Mac & Windows: macOS 12+ · Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

Features

Simple. Clear. Reliable.

Born from planning, technology and on-site support for events: MWVT EventTimer gives everyone the same time – readable at a glance.

Simple

Start, pause, send a message: understood in seconds, even under show pressure.
Clear

Operator window for control, Stageview for the stage – cleanly separated, no cluttered menus.
Reliable

Runs stable through long events, even offline – and picks up where it left off after a crash.

See exactly what's showing on stage

No guesswork – the preview mirrors the stage 1:1.

The operator window shows a true preview of the stage display – number, message, progress bar and overtime, exactly as it appears out front. A status line tells you at any moment whether the timer is ready, running, paused or in overtime. What you see in the preview is what the audience sees.

Two-window system (operator + stage display)
true live preview (WYSIWYG)
shows number, message, progress bar and overtime exactly as out front
status line: Ready, Running, Paused, Overtime, Stopped

Any phone becomes a stage display

Scan the QR – your phone is now a stage display.

No second computer, no install, no cable. Show a QR code, the speaker or operator scans it with a phone – and instantly sees the timer live and full-screen. The same works with a tablet or a second laptop on the same Wi-Fi. If the network drops briefly, the display keeps running and re-syncs itself the moment the connection is back. Optionally protected with an access code.

Stage display over the network
QR-code link
multiple devices at once (phone, tablet, laptop, smart TV, media player)
runs in the browser, no app install
auto re-sync after Wi-Fi drop
optional access code

Count down to a time of day New

The break ends at 2:30 pm – the timer does the maths.

Instead of a duration, just set the time a segment should end – by typing it or right on the analog clock. On start, the timer works out the remaining time to the second and then runs as usual: pause, add time and overtime all work the same. Ideal for breaks, doors and fixed broadcast times.

“Duration | Until time” switch
target time by typing or on the analog clock
accurate to the second
then a normal countdown with pause and quick add

Cue the speaker without a word New

“Please wrap up” – without saying a word.

Type a message and send it to the stage – it appears large and readable, with the time still visible below. Save your common cues once and toggle them on or off with a click. If the speaker isn't looking, Flash makes the stage blink brightly three times – time and message stay readable.

free text live to the stage
savable message presets
one-click on/off
live editing
text auto-scales for readability
Flash: stage blinks brightly three times (also via Companion)

When time is running short New

Warning colours you can see from the stage – and one click for more time.

If you like, the number changes colour in two stages as time runs short – you set the thresholds and colours yourself, green-screen friendly too. Speaker needs longer? Add +1, +2 or +5 minutes or take one away with −1. If time runs out, the timer keeps counting in blinking red overtime.

optional warning and critical stage (share of total time)
custom colours, green-screen friendly
quick add −1 / +1 / +2 / +5 min
start/pause in one button
overtime alarm (blinking red overtime)
hours from 60 minutes on (1:30:00)

Stream Deck control via Bitfocus Companion New

Ready-made templates for Stream Deck XL and MK.2.

If you work with a Stream Deck, you're set up in seconds: there's a ready-made Companion template for both Stream Deck XL and MK.2. Start, pause, next, add time, load presets, messages and Flash – all on physical keys, with status colours right on the deck. The timer slots straight into your pro workflow.

Bitfocus Companion integration
templates for Stream Deck XL and MK.2
start / pause / next / reset / stop
add time, load presets
send messages, Flash
keys show status and the active message

More features

Prepare once, reuse every week New

Up to 50 labelled presets – and “Next ▸” for the next agenda item.
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Create up to 50 time presets, each with its own label such as “Keynote” or “Coffee break” – shown on stage above the number if you like. Sort them by dragging in the preset list, “Next ▸” loads the next agenda item, and the active preset is highlighted in green. Save whole setups as a session; after a crash, “Continue last session” simply keeps the timer running.
- up to 50 custom presets
- label per preset, optionally on stage
- preset list: edit, sort by dragging
- “Next ▸” loads the next agenda item
- save & load named sessions
- “Continue last session” after a crash – the timer keeps running
Runs entirely on your device

No account, no cloud, no tracking.
More details

The app runs on your machine and your own network – no sign-in, no cloud subscription, no user tracking. Your content (messages, presets, times) never leaves the device, and the app works even in venues with no internet at all. The only thing it ever asks the outside world is whether there's a new version – at most every seven days. Error logs stay on your device and are only sent if you email them yourself. The macOS build is signed and notarized by Apple.
- runs locally
- no account, no cloud subscription, no tracking
- works offline
- internet only for the update notice
- no automatic crash reports – logs stay local
- macOS signed & notarized
Fits any stage and any monitor

External monitor detected, display goes there – full-screen in one click.
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Connect a second screen or preview monitor and the stage display opens there in full screen automatically. With two screens, an accidental ESC in the operator window no longer ends full screen – that only happens deliberately via button or Companion. The number scales to any resolution (150 % by default, adjustable), and the mouse cursor stays hidden on stage.
- full-screen & windowed mode
- external monitor auto-detected
- stage display opens there in full screen
- no accidental exit via ESC with two screens
- auto-scaling, adjustable number size
- cursor hidden on stage
A mode for every situation

Countdown, clock, blank stage, minimal and green-screen modes.
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Switch between countdown, current time and a blank stage in one click. Minimal mode shows just the number, as large as possible – clean and calm. Green-screen mode sets the background to clean chroma green so you can key the timer straight into vMix, OBS or a video mixer.
- Countdown
- clock
- blank stage
- minimal mode (number only)
- green-screen (chroma green) for vMix / OBS / video mixers
Built for live

It won't freeze when it matters.
More details

The timer keeps running even when the operator window is in the background – and the browser display holds up even when Wi-Fi wobbles. While the timer is running, “Set” and “Load” ask before replacing anything, so no stray click disrupts the show. On first launch, a short tour explains the key areas. The app runs the same way on macOS and Windows.
- keeps running in the background (no freezing)
- resilient browser display under Wi-Fi fluctuations
- protection against stray clicks (“Replace?”, “Delete?”)
- intro tour on first launch
- passed a security review
- macOS & Windows, same workflow

Download

Download MWVT EventTimer

Free. No account, no registration — just download and go.

Mac: notarized by Apple
No tracking
SHA-256 checksums to verify

macOS

Version 1.1.2 · November 2026

macOS 12 Monterey or later
Apple Silicon & Intel

Apple Silicon (M1 or later) .dmg · 111.4 MB

Intel Mac .dmg · 118.4 MB

Windows

Version 1.1.2 · November 2026

Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
Version 1903 or later

Download for Windows .exe · 99.3 MB

Checksum (SHA-256) to verify

MWVT EventTimer-1.1.2-arm64.dmg: 4426bf1be3e784d802d13befb5b0fbfdb1a86388475a29af819e5d02e8b3215d
MWVT EventTimer-1.1.2.dmg: 9631858e3c38c49ab174bad4e5e0bdbc2fbe11cc3abcf2f554dffaca2ff74df6
MWVT EventTimer Setup 1.1.2.exe: ee59ea3bf5cb6b83fdfc0fc949aa8921c8d4667ba980cb7d2f466264fd3b95b4

macOS: shasum -a 256 "MWVT EventTimer-1.1.2-arm64.dmg" · Windows (PowerShell): Get-FileHash "MWVT EventTimer Setup 1.1.2.exe"

Note for Windows: On first launch, SmartScreen may show a security prompt because the app isn't signed with a Windows certificate yet – it's unmodified from MWVT-Event. The Mac version is signed with an Apple Developer ID and notarized by Apple (no warning). See the steps in the guide →

Templates for Bitfocus Companion

Ready-made templates for Stream Deck XL and MK.2 – import into Companion and go.

Stream Deck XL Stream Deck MK.2

Free for private and commercial use. Subject to the terms of use.

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Who is MWVT EventTimer for?

As a stage timer and conference timer, MWVT EventTimer is suited for anyone organising events with time-critical contributions — conferences, panels, trade shows, services and trainings.

What does MWVT EventTimer cost?

MWVT EventTimer is free. No subscription, no registration, no hidden fees.

Do I need two screens?

For the full feature set yes. One screen is enough for testing though — both views can be displayed on a single screen.

Can I show the countdown on stage?

Yes. The Stageview shows the countdown large on a second monitor or via browser on the local network — on stage, a tablet, smart TV or second laptop.

Does it run on Mac and Windows?

Yes, MWVT EventTimer is a native app for both macOS and Windows.

Does the timer work without internet?

Yes. MWVT EventTimer runs entirely locally on your computer and your own network — no cloud, no sign-in. So the stage timer works reliably even in venues with no internet at all.

What happens when time runs over?

After the speaking time runs out, the display continues with a minus sign and flashes red/white to clearly mark the overtime.

What's new in version 1.1?

Version 1.1 adds, among other things, a countdown to a time of day, warning stages with custom colours, up to 50 labelled presets with “Next ▸” for the next agenda item, Flash, and Companion templates for Stream Deck XL and MK.2. All changes are listed on the “What's new” page.

Free for Mac and Windows.

No account, no registration.

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Support

Buy me a coffee

EventTimer is free and will stay free. If it saved your show, I'd be happy about a coffee or an after-show beer – it keeps development going.

Buy me a coffee 4 € Buy me a beer 5 € A roll of gaffer tape 15 €

Voluntary, nothing in return. Payment is handled by PayPal.

MWVT EventTimer

Simple. Clear. Reliable.

Simple

Clear

Reliable

See exactly what's showing on stage

Any phone becomes a stage display

Count down to a time of day New

Cue the speaker without a word New

When time is running short New

Stream Deck control via Bitfocus Companion New

More features

Prepare once, reuse every week New

Runs entirely on your device

Fits any stage and any monitor

A mode for every situation

Built for live

Download MWVT EventTimer

Frequently asked

Free for Mac and Windows.

Buy me a coffee

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