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Toastmasters Timer App
How to Use the Speech Timer App
Updated: May 10, 2026 · Applies to: Toastmasters Timer Web App · Read time: ~4 min
What This Article Covers
This article walks you through the complete workflow for the Toastmasters Timer app. From starting a session and adding speakers, to timing speeches, using the remote control on a second device, and reviewing saved times in reports.
1 · Starting a Session
Open the timer app and complete the session setup before timing any speeches.
| # | Step |
| 1 | Open the timer app. |
| 2 | Enter the session name. (Use your Club Name) |
| 3 | Choose the session date. |
| 4 | Enter the location. (Where your club meets) |
| 5 | Select Start Session. |
After the session starts, the app displays a QR code and session PIN. Keep this screen open — remote control devices will need the QR code.
2 · Adding or Selecting a Speaker
A speaker must be selected before you can save a speech time. Do this in the Current Speech section.
| # | Step |
| 1 | In the Current Speech section, choose a speaker from the list. |
| 2 | If the speaker is not listed, select Add Speaker. |
| 3 | Enter the speaker's name. |
| 4 | Optionally enter their email and title or position. |
| 5 | Select Save. |
⚠️ Required Before Saving A speaker must be selected before you save a speech time. The Save Speech button will not record correctly without a speaker selected. |
3 · Timing a Speech
Set up the speech details, select a timing preset, then start the timer when the speaker begins.
| # | Step |
| 1 | Enter the speech title (optional). |
| 2 | Confirm the correct speaker is selected. |
| 3 | Choose a timing preset: Table Topics, Ice Breaker, Prepared Speech, or Evaluation. You can also manually adjust the green, yellow, and red timing values. |
| 4 | Select Start when the speaker begins. |
| 5 | Select Pause if you need to pause the timer. |
| 6 | Select Reset to clear the timer and start over. |
ℹ️ Timer Color Indicators The timer background changes color as the speech reaches each timing point — green at the minimum, yellow at the target, and red at the maximum. These match the colored cards used in live meetings. |
4 · Saving a Speech Time
When the speech is finished, save the time to the session log.
| # | Step |
| 1 | Confirm the correct speaker is selected. |
| 2 | Confirm the speech title is correct, if one was entered. |
| 3 | Select Save Speech. |
The saved speech will appear in the session speech list below the timer.
5 · Using the Remote Control
The remote lets a phone or second device control the timer, useful when the timer operator is not seated at the main screen.
| # | Step |
| 1 | Start a session on the main timer screen. |
| 2 | Scan the QR code displayed on the main screen with a phone or a second device. |
| 3 | The remote control page opens on the second device. |
| 4 | Use the remote buttons — Start, Pause, Reset, Save Speech — to control the session on the main screen. |
⚠️ Important Remote Notes ✓ The main timer screen must stay open for the remote to work. ✓ The speaker and speech title are always selected on the main timer screen, not from the remote. ✓ The remote Save Speech button saves whatever speaker and title are currently selected on the main screen. ✓ If the remote stops responding: refresh the main timer page, start a new session, and scan the new QR code. |
6 · Reports
Use the Reports section to review saved speech times from any session.
Depending on the setup, reports may require a passcode to access.
Quick-Reference Checklist — Each Speech
| | Before Each Speech |
| ✓ | Speaker selected (or added) |
| ✓ | Timing preset chosen (or manually adjusted) |
| ✓ | Speech title entered (optional) |
| ✓ | Select Start when the speaker begins |
| ✓ | Select Save Speech when the speech ends |
Need Help?
Contact YES Solutions Support
If the app is not behaving as expected or you have questions about the timer setup, reach out and we will help.
© 2026 Yates Enterprise Solutions · yatessbs.com · Article ID: YES-KB-003 · Last Updated: 2026-05-10