Operator

The Operator view is a dedicated timer control interface designed for touch-friendly operation. It gives a single operator what they need to run the clock from a tablet or desktop: transport controls, Previous/Current/Next cards and a numpad. Cue messages and Q&A are handled in the Controller or the Moderator view. The Operator view requires signing in as a member of the room's organisation.

Operator view with timer cards, transport controls, and numpad

Layout

The Operator view is organized into four areas: a header bar, timer cards, transport controls, and a numpad. Every element is sized for reliable touch interaction.

Header Bar

The header bar at the top provides:

  • Room title — identifies the current room
  • Wall clock — real-time clock for the operator
  • On-air toggle — switch the room between on-air and standby
  • Blackout — instantly blank the Viewer, Fullscreen, Agenda and Moderator screens
  • Flash — send a 3-second visual pulse to the Viewer, Fullscreen and Moderator screens
  • Mute — silence audio cues on this device; other screens keep playing their sounds (the M shortcut works in the Controller only)
  • Fullscreen — enter browser fullscreen mode

Timer Cards

Three timer cards are displayed side by side (stacked on phones): Previous, Current and Next. Each card shows the timer's number and title; Previous and Next also show its duration, while Current shows the speaker and the live time in the phase color. Tap the Previous or Next card to switch to that timer — it starts from zero and keeps the current play/pause state. Use the transport buttons below to start, pause or stop.

While a timer is running or paused, a thin progress bar along the bottom of the Current card shows the elapsed time at a glance.

Operator header with the Previous, Current and Next cards

Transport Controls

Large transport buttons sit below the timer cards, providing the core playback controls:

  • Play / Pause — start or pause the active timer
  • Stop — stop the timer and reset to the beginning
  • Reset — reset elapsed time without changing the active timer
  • Skip Forward — advance to the next timer
  • Skip Back — go back to the previous timer

Numpad

The numpad allows precise time adjustments during a live show. It supports five modes:

  • SET TO — set the timer's duration to the entered value and reset elapsed time to zero
  • ← JUMP — jump the timer backward by a specified amount
  • JUMP → — jump the timer forward by a specified amount
  • − SUBTRACT — reduce the timer duration (at most the time left; at least 1 second remains)
  • + ADD — increase the timer duration

Best For

  • Tablet mounted on a tech table for hands-on timer control
  • Dedicated operator station at front-of-house or backstage
  • Any scenario where one person is responsible for running the timer
Tip: The Operator view is optimized for touch — all buttons are large with generous tap targets. No small controls to miss during a live show.