Connect to an Event and Room

Use this page to prepare a 4321 Timer device for a Congress session room. The app uses the same event and venue context as Event Presenter.

Setup Instructions

  1. Open 4321 Timer and go to Settings.
  2. Enter or scan the Event ID supplied through the event’s secure operator process. Do not publish real Event IDs or QR codes.
  3. Select the exact venue or room from the available list.
  4. Choose your role:
    Console — Select this for a control device.
    Display — Select this for a view-only timer device.
  5. Confirm that the app joins the room and shows the expected connection state.
Display or Console Mode Setting

Console and Display Roles

A clear understanding of the two modes is essential for a successful session setup.

  • Console (Control Mode): This is the operator’s primary tool. It provides live control buttons to Start, Pause, Reset, Blink, Sync, and select presets.
  • Display (View-Only Mode): This mode shows the timer without live control buttons. It is ideal for screens that should only display information.
  • Recommended Setup: For reliability, run two desktop apps in Console and Display mode on the primary computer. You may add an optional backup computer or mobile device as a Console for control and monitoring.
  • Audience Screen: Keep it timer-free unless the Congress organizer explicitly requests an audience timer.

Next Steps:

Once your device is connected and the correct role is selected, you are ready to proceed to the Control page to manage the live countdowns.