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Time & hours

Countdown

Count down to a launch, opening, deadline or event.

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Set a target date and time and the countdown ticks toward it in days, hours, minutes and seconds. When it reaches zero it can show a message or the slide moves on.

What it does

  • Target date/time with time zone
  • Flip digits, blocks or a single line
  • Optional finished message
  • Runs on the device clock — no internet needed

How to add the Countdown widget

  1. 1Open a screen or layout in the console and click Add.
  2. 2Choose Countdown from the widget list and drag it onto the canvas.
  3. 3Fill in the settings in the inspector, pick a design and press Publish — the screen updates within a second.

Frequently asked questions

Can I count down every day to the same time?

Use the Interval timer for recurring cycles or the Open/closed widget for daily opening times; the countdown targets one fixed moment.

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