How does the Zoom Timer work?

BlueSky Timer for Zoom is the #1 timer app built to make your meetings more efficient, on time, and aligned with your agenda. Here’s how to make the most of it after installation:

📹 Quick Start Video

Watch this quick 2-minute walkthrough to see BlueSky Timer in action.

🔹 Access the Timer

Open the Zoom desktop app.
Click the Apps tab on the bottom bar.
Select BlueSky Timer from your apps list.

Everything you need is controlled from within Zoom, so you can stay focused on your meeting.

🕒 Choose a Timer Mode

Pick the timer format that best suits your meeting:

Countdown / Count Up
Agenda Timer (great for timed sections)
Clock

🎨 Customize Your Timer

Make the timer your own:

Choose from various color palettes, fonts, and timer styles.
Upload your logo or brand image (Pro & Enterprise plans only).

🔈 Add Audio Alerts

Enable sound notifications to keep participants on track. Handy for transitions or wrap-ups.

👀 Share the Timer Display

There are multiple ways to make the timer visible to attendees:

My Video Display: Overlay the timer on your Zoom video.
Only Timer: Hide your video and show just the timer.
Screen Share Display: Share a floating timer box you can resize and drag.
Immersive Display: Show the timer as a separate participant in your Zoom gallery.

When using shared displays, your audience sees the timer in real time—no extra installs needed.