> ## Documentation Index
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# Stream Timer Overlay

> Add countdown timers and stopwatches to your Twitch stream. Customizable timers for OBS with Stream Deck support.

<video autoPlay muted loop playsInline src="https://1up.vision/demo-timer.webm" className="w-full rounded-lg" />

## How to Use Timers

Vision enables you to quickly add countdowns or stopwatches to your stream overlays. Let your viewers know how much time you spent in a game or when the next quiz starts.

### Getting Started

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create overlay">
    Create a new overlay or open an existing one
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Timer Layer">
    In the left toolbar select "Add Timer" or click on the "+" icon
  </Step>

  <Step title="Position">
    Drag the timer to your desired location
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure">
    Choose if you want a Stopwatch or Timer and set the start or end time
  </Step>

  <Step title="Customize">
    Rename your layer or set a custom text
  </Step>

  <Step title="Save">
    Save your overlay and pause or resume the timer via the toolbar over the layer
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Letting Your Mods Help

One of Vision's unique features is collaboration. You can grant your moderators permission to help manage timers.

1. Go to **Permissions → Roles**
2. Use a prebuilt role or create a custom one. Make sure the role has the permission to view & edit overlays
3. Click on users and invite your moderator

### Styling

Vision allows styling all layers, including timers. You can change the font, color, background color, and in-/out-animations.

Timer layers also have a **Mono-Font**, which is used for the numbers in the timer.

Via **Advanced → Theme** you can select one of the other presets or style it the way you want with Custom CSS.

### Stream Deck Integration

Vision also supports [Stream Deck](https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/stream-deck) devices. You can install the [Vision Stream Deck Plugin](https://marketplace.elgato.com/product/1up-vision-cc30663a-d7bb-4f52-b19b-db99ac15de33) to interact with your overlay layers and modify your timers in real-time.

### Chat-Bot

The Vision Chat-Bot feature allows you to create commands that read or modify your timers. For example, you can create a command that pauses the timer when a moderator sends it to chat.