RoundCast Player turns your Apple TV into a networked tournament timer display. Pair it with RoundCast Console on your Mac to broadcast live countdown timers across your venue.
HOW IT WORKS
1. Run RoundCast Console on your Mac
2. Launch RoundCast Player on your Apple TV
3. The Player automatically discovers and connects to the Console
4. Timer updates appear instantly — start, pause, adjust, and advance rounds from your Mac
DESIGNED FOR VENUES
Mount Apple TVs on screens around your event space — on stage, in competitor areas, at spectator stations. Every display stays perfectly synchronized using wall-clock timing.
FEATURES
• Automatic Discovery — finds the Console on your local network with zero configuration
• Auto-Reconnect — reconnects seamlessly if the network is interrupted
• Large, Readable Display — clean countdown timer designed for high-visibility viewing
• Customization — event titles and round names all controlled from the Console
• Multi-Round Support — automatically shows round progression and phase names
• No Internet Required — everything runs on your local network
PERFECT FOR
• Tabletop gaming tournaments (Magic: The Gathering, Warhammer, Lorcana)
• Esports events and LAN parties
• Board game conventions
• Academic competitions and quiz bowls
• Debate and speech contests
• Any event with timed rounds
COMPANION APPS
• RoundCast Console (macOS) — the controller
• RoundCast Player Mini (iOS) — timer display for iPhone and iPad
All communication stays on your local network. No accounts, no cloud services, no subscriptions.