MaiCue
A simple yet robust browser-based cue clock. Remote control your timers from anywhere with universal internet-based synchronization—all without dedicated hardware. Get started with our capable free plan, perfect for smaller productions.
How it works
MaiCue synchronizes your stage cues in real-time. Use the controller device to manage the timer shown on the viewer device.
Note: This is a stateless preview of the core timer feature and does fully represent the entire app. Sign up for free to create your own persistent rooms.
Setup in Seconds
Create Your Room
Set up your workspace and organize your production into logical timer segments in just a few clicks.
Share the Link
Send the unique room URL or show the QR code. Your devices join instantly—no accounts or app downloads required for viewers.
Go Live
Control the clock from your device. Watch as every connected screen across the venue synchronizes to the second.
Features
Cue Timer Management
Organize your production into a list of sequential cues with intuitive controls. Each segment features its own title, duration.
Remote Control
Manage your production from anywhere. With internet access, your control surface and stage displays stay perfectly in sync, no matter the distance.
Simple Setup
Operate entirely within standard browsers. Join quickly via QR codes and run instantly on existing iPads, tablets, or smartphones.
Reliable & Resilient
Engineered for dependability. Automatic reconnection and local buffering ensure your cues stay accurate even during network instability.
Message Overlays
Broadcast real-time alerts directly to your stage displays. Keep your team informed with remote instructions visible only on viewer screens.
Workflow Templates
Save complex cue lists as reusable templates. Load them into any room instantly to maintain consistency across multiple shows.
Upgrade Your Production
Free
- 1 Room
- 25 Timers
- Basic Time Controls
- Live Viewer Sync
- Manual Client Presence Detection
- No Ads
Pro
- Up to 50 Rooms
- Up to 100 Segments
- Remove MaiCue Branding
- Message Overlays
- Workflow Templates
- Auto-Advance Segments
- Upcoming Timer Preview
- Segment Locking
- Automatic Client Presence Detection
- Multiview Controller
Frequently Asked Questions
Do my viewers need an account?
No. Viewers can join instantly via a shared link or QR code without any registration or app downloads. It's designed for friction-less access in fast-paced environments.
How synchronized is the timer?
MaiCue uses specialized edge-synchronization and latency compensation to ensure all devices stay aligned within milliseconds, regardless of where they are in the world.
Can I control the timer from my phone?
Yes. MaiCue is fully responsive and works on any device with a modern web browser, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. No app store downloads required.
Is this just another remote timer?
While great tools like stagetimer.io exist, we found their free limits can be restrictive. MaiCue offers a less restrictive free plan and a significantly lower price point for advanced production features, making high-standard production accessible to everyone.
Does this work offline?
MaiCue is a cloud-synchronized application and requires an active internet connection to keep all devices in sync. However, it is built with high resilience; if your connection drops briefly, local buffering ensures the timer stays accurate and reconnects automatically as soon as service is restored. If absolute reliability is required then stay tuned for our planned self-hosted version.
Is there a self-hosted version?
A version is being planned where you can run the service completely across a local network or by deploying your own infrastructure. Get in contact if you're interested!