PerfectCue is a polished cue light system — but it requires purchasing dedicated hardware units at $300+ per set. Cue Light does the same job using phones your team already owns, for free, and works over the internet instead of local WiFi only.
What PerfectCue is: DSAN's PerfectCue is a dedicated wireless cue light system used primarily by speakers and presenters at conferences and corporate events. It uses proprietary RF hardware — a transmitter unit for the operator and receiver units for each display position. It works well but requires purchasing and carrying dedicated hardware to every shoot or event.
| Factor | PerfectCue | Cue Light |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $300–$500+ for hardware kit | Free to start |
| Display device | ✗ Proprietary hardware only | ✓ Any phone or tablet |
| Works over internet | ✗ RF range limited, local only | ✓ Works anywhere with internet |
| Remote participants | ✗ Must be in RF range | ✓ Share a link — works globally |
| Setup time | Unpack, configure, pair hardware | 30 seconds — open URL, share QR |
| Travel with kit | ✗ Hardware to pack and carry | ✓ Nothing to carry — uses existing phones |
| Multiple displays | One receiver per position | Unlimited phones on same room code |
| Battery life | Dedicated battery per unit | Phone battery (Wake Lock keeps screen on) |
| Signal reliability | RF — strong in close range | Cloud — works on WiFi or cellular |
| No-show backup | ✗ Forgot hardware = no tally | ✓ Open a browser tab — always available |
The hardware dependency is the core limitation.
No hardware to pack, check, or worry about losing. If you have your phone, you have your cue light system.
PerfectCue is RF range — same room only. Cue Light works if your speaker is backstage, in a green room, or joining remotely.
Free tier handles most productions. Pro is $10/month — compared to $300+ upfront for dedicated hardware.
PerfectCue requires one receiver unit per position. Cue Light connects unlimited phones to the same room code.
We're honest about the trade-offs.
PerfectCue's RF works without any network. If you're in a venue with zero internet and no cellular, hardware RF wins.
If you run the same large venue repeatedly with dedicated infrastructure, owned hardware amortises over time.
Dedicated hardware has predictable battery. Phones need charging management on very long shoots.
Takes 30 seconds. No configuration required.
Go to cuelight.io/app on any phone, tablet, or laptop. A room code generates instantly — no account, no login.
Tap "Show QR Code" on the controller. Speaker scans with their phone — display opens fullscreen automatically. Screen stays on permanently via Wake Lock.
Green = go / live. Red = stop / hold. Amber = heads up. Off = standby. Keyboard shortcuts 1/2/3/0 keep it fast. All connected phones update instantly.
Paste the display link in Zoom or Teams chat. Remote participants see the same cue signals in their browser — no hardware, no install, no range limit.
Any phone. Works over the internet. Live in 30 seconds.