FAQ

Tally Light With No App Install — Just Open a Browser

Cue Light requires zero installation. Open cuelight.io/app in Safari or Chrome on any phone, tablet, or laptop. No App Store, no download, no account.

Works in any browser, on any device

iPhone
Use Safari
✓ Full support
Android
Use Chrome
✓ Full support
iPad
Safari
✓ Full support
Mac / PC
Any browser
✓ Full support
Fire Tablet
Chrome (sideload)
⚠ Sideload Chrome
Smart TV
Built-in browser
⚠ No Wake Lock

Use Safari on iPhone and Chrome on Android for the best experience — these browsers support Wake Lock, which keeps the screen on during production without any settings change.

What other tally systems require

ToolInstallation requiredWhat you install
Cue Light✓ NothingOpen a URL
Tally Arbiter✗ YesNode.js + server + config
Cuebi✗ YesMac/Windows setup utility + USB
Hollyland hardware✗ YesHardware pairing + WiFi config
vTally DIY✗ YesArduino IDE + firmware flash
Most iOS tally apps✗ YesApp Store download + server install

Why no install is possible

Cue Light uses standard browser APIs that are available in every modern browser without any installation:

Most tally systems need a native app or local server because they communicate over your local network using proprietary protocols. Cue Light routes over the internet using standard web protocols, so nothing needs to be installed on the device.

More questions

Does it work without WiFi — just cellular data?

Yes. Cue Light runs over any internet connection — WiFi, 4G, 5G, or cellular hotspot. The display phone and the controller don't need to be on the same network.

Can I add it to my home screen so it opens like an app?

Yes. On iPhone: open the display link in Safari → tap Share → Add to Home Screen. On Android: open in Chrome → tap ⋮ → Add to Home Screen. It opens like a native app but requires no installation or App Store account.

Will it work on a shared production computer without leaving anything behind?

Yes. Open the URL, use it, close the tab. Nothing is installed, no accounts are created, no data stays on the machine.

No install. No account. Just open the link.

Any browser. Any phone. Works over the internet including for remote guests.

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