Replace $200–$600 hardware tally lights with a browser tab. Director controls from their phone. Talent sees fullscreen green, red, or amber on any device. Live in 30 seconds.
Free tier includes watermark · No credit card required
No downloads, no accounts, no hardware. Just a link.
A room code is generated instantly. No signup required to get started.
Send the room link to your camera operator, talent, or AV crew. They open it on any phone, tablet, or TV.
Tap green, red, or amber on your controller. Every connected display updates instantly.
Unlike hardware, Cue Light works over the public internet. Director and crew can be in different cities.
If you've ever waved your hand, shouted "rolling", or bought hardware you carry in a bag — this is for you.
Signal your second shooter without shouting across the ceremony.
Let presenters know when they're live. Works across large sanctuaries.
Simple on-air signal for guests and co-hosts. No hardware needed.
Signal talent working in a different room or remotely over the internet.
Professional tally for talking-head shoots without renting hardware.
Multi-camera productions that need cloud-connected tally without enterprise costs.
Hardware is expensive and LAN-only. Tally Arbiter needs a server. Cue Light is a link.
| Hardware tally | Tally Arbiter | Cue Light | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | $200–$600/unit | Free (self-hosted) | Free + $10/mo Pro |
| Installation | Hardware setup | Node.js + server | None — just a URL |
| Works over internet | ✗ LAN only | ✗ Extra tunneling needed | ✓ Built-in |
| Setup time | Minutes | 1–2 hours | 30 seconds |
| Any phone as display | ✗ Dedicated hardware | ✓ Browser viewer | ✓ Browser viewer |
| Target user | Pro broadcast | Technical operators | Everyone |
The stagetimer model: free for basics, paid for production use.
Full Pro access for 10 days. Perfect for one-off shoots, weddings, or events. Bill it directly to the client.
Open cuelight.io on your phone. Share the link with your crew. Go live in 30 seconds.