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Chat Timers

Timers automatically post messages to your chat at scheduled intervals. Use them to remind viewers about social links, announce events, or trigger overlay actions on a schedule.

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Creating a Timer

1

Go to Chatbot

In the dashboard sidebar, click Chatbot
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Click Timers

Select the Timers tab
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Create Timer

Click Create Timer
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Add messages

Enter the messages to post
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Set schedule

Configure when and how often to post
6

Enable

Toggle the timer on

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Timer Settings

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Messages

Add one or more messages to the timer:
  • Multiple messages rotate in sequence
  • Each message posts on the next interval
  • Use variables for dynamic content

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Interval Scheduling

Set different intervals for online and offline:

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Online Interval

How often to post when you’re live:
  • Example: Every 15 minutes during stream

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Offline Interval

How often to post when you’re offline:
  • Set to 0 to disable when offline
  • Useful for 24/7 channels or reruns

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Multiple Messages

Add variety with multiple messages:
  1. Click Add Message
  2. Enter additional messages
  3. Messages rotate in order
  4. Keeps chat fresh without repetition
Example rotation:
  1. “Follow me on Twitter @username!”
  2. “Join our Discord: discord.gg/xxx”
  3. “Subscribe for alerts and emotes!”

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Overlay Actions

Timers can trigger overlay changes:

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Trigger Rotations

Automatically advance logo rotations on schedule.

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Modify Layers

Update counters or other layer values at intervals.
1

Create timer

Set up messages and schedule
2

Add action

Click Add Action
3

Select overlay

Choose the target overlay
4

Select layer

Choose which layer to control
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Configure

Set the action details

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Conditions

Control when timers run:

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Managing Timers

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Enable/Disable

Toggle timers on or off without deleting them:
  • Quickly disable during special events
  • Re-enable when ready

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Edit

Modify timer settings anytime:
  • Change messages
  • Adjust intervals
  • Update conditions

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Delete

Remove timers you no longer need.

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Examples

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Social Media Reminder

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Tips

Don’t spam - Set intervals of at least 10-15 minutes to avoid annoying viewers.
Use multiple messages to keep timer posts varied and interesting.
Disable offline unless you have a specific reason for 24/7 posting.