How the colors work
Set the total time and when the warnings should appear. The screen is green while there is plenty of time, turns yellow at the first warning, and red at the final warning. After time is up the timer keeps counting overtime so you know exactly how far over a speaker went.
Common speech lengths
- Elevator pitch: 1 minute
- Toastmasters table topic: 1–2 minutes
- Toastmasters prepared speech: 5–7 minutes
- Lightning talk: 5 minutes
- Conference talk: 20–30 minutes
FAQ
Can I use this for Toastmasters?
Yes. Set green, yellow and red to your speech's minimum, midpoint and maximum, the same way a Toastmasters timer does.
Does it work on a phone or tablet?
Yes. Open it on any device and tap full screen. The screen is kept awake while the timer runs on supported browsers.