How do I use Q Timer for my classroom?

Select an exam or activity preset, click Play, then click Fullscreen to display the timer on a projector. Send live messages like '5 minutes remaining' to the display.

What is the Rundown mode?

Rundown mode lets you create a sequenced list of timed segments (like a TV show rundown or church service order). Segments auto-advance or wait for manual cue, with over/under tracking per segment and total show elapsed time.

Can I control the timer from a separate device?

Yes! Click 'Create Remote Display Link' to get a shareable URL. Open that link on any device (tablet, TV, phone) and it shows your timer in real-time. Control everything from your phone while the display shows on a projector or TV.

Is this really free? What's the catch?

Yes — 100% free. No signup, no watermarks, no limits. Q Timer is part of Jolly Grid's free tools suite.

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Q Timer PRO

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Mode

Preset

Adjust Time

Duration

h m s

Countdown to Time

Target Time

e.g., 3:00 PM today for a news segment

Lap Timing

Interval

Work:ms

Rest:ms

Rounds:

Rundown

Import CSV help_outline

Schedule

Auto Start

Start At

Not scheduled

Style

Duration

Quick Messages

Share a link so any device can show your timer in real-time.

OBS / Streaming Overlay

Use as a Browser Source in OBS Studio, Streamlabs, or any streaming software.

Position

Size

Add as Browser Source in OBS → paste URL → set width to your stream width (e.g. 1920). Height: Small=100, Medium=300, Large=1080.

Remote API

Send commands via your browser session cookie (authentication is automatic).

No command sent

code API Documentation

POST to /tools/api/timer/command/ with form data:

code=XXXX
command=play|pause|reset|...
payload={}

Available Commands:

play — Start timer
pause — Pause timer
reset — Reset timer
add_minute — Add 1 minute
subtract_minute — Subtract 1 minute
send_message — Show message (payload: {"text": "Break", "style": "info"})
dismiss_message — Clear message
next — Rundown: next segment
previous — Rundown: previous segment
set_mode — Switch mode (payload: {"mode": "countdown"})
fullscreen_toggle — Toggle fullscreen

Title

Theme

Visibility

Progress Bar

Clock

Seconds

Next Up

Over/Under

Colors

Background Digits Progress Msg BG Msg Text

Enable Sound

Volume

Keyboard Shortcuts

SpacePlay / Pause

RReset

FFullscreen

MQuick Message

LRecord Lap

↑+1 Minute

↓−1 Minute

→+10 Seconds

←−10 Seconds

1-6Switch Mode

NNext Segment

PPrevious Segment

?Show All Shortcuts

EscExit Fullscreen

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