Stop waving at your guest to signal you're recording. Cue Light turns any phone into a recording indicator — red when you're rolling, green when you're on a break. Works in-person or with remote guests over the internet. No hardware, no install.
The podcaster problem: Physical on-air lights cost $40–$100, plug into USB, and only work in the same room. Remote guests — on Riverside, Squadcast, or Zoom — have no way to know when you're recording. Cue Light solves both: it works in-person and sends a live signal to any remote guest's browser tab.
| Situation | Physical on-air light | Cue Light |
|---|---|---|
| In-person guest | ✓ Works (same room) | ✓ Works (their phone) |
| Remote guest | ✗ Can't see it | ✓ Browser tab, anywhere |
| Cost | $40–$100 | Free |
| Setup | USB cable, driver, mount | Open URL, share link |
| Pause / break signal | ✗ On/off only | ✓ Live / Standby / Break / Off |
| Multiple guests | ✗ One light | ✓ Unlimited devices |
Go to cuelight.io/app. A room code is created instantly — no login or account required.
For in-person guests: show the QR code, they scan it. For remote guests: paste the display link into the Zoom or Riverside chat. They open it in a browser tab alongside their recording software.
Green = we're good, keep talking. Red = we're recording, stay sharp. Amber = hold on, break coming. All guests see the same signal simultaneously.
Guest scans QR code, opens display on their phone. Sits next to their mic. Sees recording status at a glance.
Paste the display link in chat. Guest opens it in a browser tab. They see a fullscreen colour signal — no plugin needed.
All guests join the same room code. One tap signals everyone simultaneously.
Put a phone outside your studio door showing the display. Family sees red = don't knock. Simple.
Open cuelight.io. Share the link with your guest. Tap red when you hit record.