Stream Scene Countdown Clock

Build a streamer-first countdown slate for starting soon, BRB, raid, and intermission scenes.

You are the streamer: choose what is happening, set the time you need, then put your cue on air.

Which scene are you setting up?
How long do you need?
When should this cue start?

Broadcast slate Ready
Starting soon Time on slate

Your next scene is ready

Back in 5 minutes

Preview the slate, then start the cue when your scene is ready.

Choose your scene look Click a preview to use it
Starts--:--
Ends--:--
Scene progress0%
Timing note

Scheduled times use your device clock. The timer is a visual cue and does not synchronize OBS, Twitch, chat, or an encoder.

Use it as a scene cue A sleeping browser tab, a changed system clock, or a delayed broadcast can make the visible time differ from the actual stream. Check the live scene before switching.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does this countdown connect to OBS or Twitch?

No. It is a standalone timer and does not control OBS, Twitch, chat, or a stream server. Use Focus slate to make the countdown fill the screen, then capture that view as a browser source.

How do I use the countdown directly in OBS?

Add the tool URL as an OBS Browser Source with the streaming flag and inputs, for example ?STREAMING&scene=starting&duration=300&design=aurora&title=Starting%20soon&accent=%23a78bfa&glow=%238ff5d7&message=Back%20soon. The controls and page chrome disappear, and the countdown fills the browser source viewport.

What happens when I schedule a start time?

The clock enters a waiting state until the selected local time, then counts down the scene duration. A time that has already passed is treated as the next occurrence on the following day.

Can I use a custom message?

Yes. As the streamer, write the short cue you want viewers to see, such as a return time, a next step, or a raid message.

What do the scene presets change?

They label the broadcast moment so the slate is easier to recognize at a glance. The preset does not change the timer math, duration, or connection to a streaming platform.

Is the end time exact?

It is calculated from the local browser clock and the duration you enter. Browser sleep, a paused tab, or a clock change can affect when the display visibly refreshes, so it is a planning cue rather than a broadcast synchronization guarantee.

# Keep a stream scene cue readable at a glance

A stream countdown clock gives your starting soon, BRB, raid, or intermission scene a clear return point. Tell viewers what you are doing, set the time you need, and use the large timer while you prepare the broadcast.

# What the scene clock calculates

  • Immediate cue: starts from the moment you put the clock on air and counts down the selected duration.
  • Scheduled cue: waits for the local time you enter, then begins the scene duration.
  • Scene status: separates ready, waiting, live, and ended so the display communicates what action is next.

# How to choose a useful scene duration

Use a short duration when you are changing sources or returning from a quick interruption. Choose a longer duration when you need time to prepare a guest, a game, or a technical reset. Your cue should add information that the timer alone cannot provide.
Make the return cue specific
Instead of a generic promise, write the next action: "Back at 8:30 with the final match" or "Raid setup in progress". Your cue then gives viewers the wait and the reason for it.

# Why the clock is intentionally offline

The clock does not need access to your channel or broadcast software. Keeping the scene text and timing local makes it useful as a planning slate and avoids sending private production notes to a third party. If you use a browser source, verify the source visibility and scene transition in your broadcast software before going live.

# Send a finished scene to OBS

Your scene is ready when the preview looks right. Click Copy OBS link, add a Browser Source to the scene you use for your stream, paste the link, and match your canvas resolution. The ?STREAMING flag opens a clean, self-starting slate with the controls removed.

# Make the slate look like your stream

Choose a visual direction from five genuinely different layouts: Aurora haze keeps the atmospheric ring, Kinetic type builds the countdown from oversized numbers, Pulse bloom uses expanding waves, Glitch signal brings sharp broadcast energy, and Solar flare creates a warm horizon. Pick a preview before you open the output, then tune the accent and glow colors to your channel.
  • Scene: labels the moment - starting soon, BRB, raid, or intermission.
  • Title: replaces the default scene line with your own headline, such as "FINAL BOSS FIGHT".
  • Message: adds the supporting cue your viewers need to read.
  • Duration and start time: control when the scene begins and how long it stays live.
If you build the URL yourself, keep it short with ?STREAMING&scene=raid&title=Raid%20starts%20soon&design=pulse. The generator includes your duration, message, and custom colors automatically, so you can paste one complete link into OBS.

# Read the end time as a planning cue

The end time is derived from your device clock and the duration you chose. It is not a guarantee that the stream reaches viewers at the same instant. Keep a small buffer when the scene change depends on another person, a guest connection, or a broadcast transition.

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