Common tally light questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about tally lights — cost, device compatibility, switcher requirements, and how Cue Light works.
What is a tally light?
What tally lights do, the colour meanings, and how to get one free without any hardware.
Read answer →Do I need a switcher for a tally light?
No. Cue Light is director-controlled manually. No ATEM, no vMix, no hardware required.
Read answer →Does Cue Light work over the internet?
Yes — it's cloud-native. Works over WiFi, 5G, or cellular. Remote guests included.
Read answer →Is there a tally light with no app install?
Yes. Open cuelight.io/app in any browser — no App Store, no download, no account.
Read answer →Best free tally light app for iPhone
Open Safari, go to cuelight.io/app, scan QR. Use Safari (not Chrome) for Wake Lock support.
Read answer →Best free tally light app for Android
Open Chrome, go to cuelight.io/app, scan QR. Full Wake Lock support — screen stays on.
Read answer →Best tally light under $100
The best option is free. Hardware starts at $45/unit. Full breakdown by budget.
Read answer →What's the easiest Tally Arbiter alternative?
Cue Light — no Node.js, no server, no config. 30 seconds vs 1–2 hours.
Read answer →Ready to try it?
Open the app, share the QR code, tap Live. Free, any phone, 30 seconds.
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