Using two devices

You can open the same room on more than one computer, tablet or phone, for example a laptop at the desk and a tablet backstage. Only one of them controls the show at a time, so two people can’t press Start at once.

Who has control

The first device to open the room has control. Any other device opens as view only: it shows the show live, but its controls are switched off, and a View only button with Take control appears at the top.

Moderator links aren’t affected. A moderator can always send stage messages.

Take control

1. On the view-only device, press Take control at the top.
2. Confirm with Take control.

The other device becomes view only and is told straight away, with a Take control back button in case it was a mistake. The show keeps running throughout. No password is needed.

If the controlling device drops out

If the device in control loses its connection, Shotimer waits 8 seconds in case it comes straight back. After that, another open Controller takes over automatically and says why. The timer keeps running on every screen.

Same account, same rooms

Sign in with the same account on each device and you’ll see the same rooms and timers. Changes to the running order are saved to your account, so they’re there next time on any device.