How does Timer for Keynote work?

Timer for Keynote is a floating overlay that sits on top of your Keynote slides during a presentation. It starts automatically when triggered by a keyword in your presenter notes or via a global shortcut (⌘⇧T), stays visible only to you, and disappears when you're done.

Can I control the timer from my iPhone?

Yes. Pair your iPhone or iPad once and you can pause, add time, reset, or stop the timer from your phone without touching your Mac or interrupting the presentation.

What are the system requirements?

Timer for Keynote requires macOS 26 or later. It is a Universal app that runs natively on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs. It works with Apple Keynote.

How do I auto-start the timer with a slide?

Add a keyword like TIMER_10_MINUTES to your Keynote presenter notes. When that slide appears during the show, the timer fires automatically — no clicks needed.

For Keynote on Mac

A timer that stays
out of your way.

Name: Timer for Keynote
Author: Timer for Keynote

A floating timer overlay for Apple Keynote on Mac — it starts on cue, stays visible only to you, and disappears the moment you're done.

Download for Mac See how it works

Free to try · macOS 26 or later · Works with Keynote

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Built for presenters

Everything happens on your stage.

No second screen to babysit. No app to alt-tab into. The timer lives on top of your slides and answers only to you.

One shortcut, anywhere

Summon a timer from any app without breaking your flow — no Dock, no windows, no context-switching.

⌘+⇧+T

Triggered by your slides

Drop a keyword in a slide's presenter notes. When that slide comes up, the timer starts itself — right on cue.

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iPhone remote

Pause, adjust, and reset from your phone. Control the timer from your pocket without ever touching the Mac.

Pair in seconds

Quick Timer

Pull up a timer from anywhere.

Press the shortcut and a Spotlight-style picker drops in. Type 20m or 1h 30m, or grab a preset with a number key. Hit Esc and it's gone.

⌘+⇧+T

Set timer — try '20m' or '1h 30m'

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Auto Detect

Timers that start with your slides.

Write the keyword once in your script. When the slide appears during the show, the timer fires automatically — no clicks, no fumbling at the lectern. Pause or resume anytime with ⌘⇧R.

Timer styles

One timer. Many faces.

Match the timer to your slides — bold and front-and-center, or a whisper at the edge of the screen. Switch anytime, even mid-show.

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Segmented Bar

A thin row of ticks along the bottom edge.

Block Bar

Chunkier segments for at-a-glance reading.

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Minimal Text

Just the numbers. Nothing else.

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Circular Ring

A countdown ring that empties as you go.

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Pill Progress

A rounded card with clock and fill bar.

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Full screen

Full Screen

Takes over the display when time matters most.

Remote control

Run the clock from your pocket.

Pair your iPhone or iPad once. Pause, add time, or reset from your seat — without interrupting the presentation on screen.

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Remote Control

Use your iPhone to control timers without interrupting your presentation.

Ready to pair

Scan the QR code with your iPhone.

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iPad

Trusted remote

iPhone

Trusted remote

Ready when you are

Never run over again.

Put a calm, reliable clock on your stage. Download Timer for Keynote and present with the time on your side.

Download for Mac iOS Remote: Timer for Keynote

Free to try · macOS 26 or later · Universal (Apple silicon & Intel)