# Skype

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[You can use the online timer tool without registration and for free anytime from the "Create Timer" button on the homepage.](https://timer-share.com/)
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TIMERshare can be easily integrated with **Skype** [using the virtual camera feature](https://docs.timer-share.com/en/integration/live-streaming) in OBS Studio and other live streaming tools.\
This integration allows you to display the timer directly over your camera or use it as a standalone timer.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/yDFx5dzjEzQNJN26DYHB/blobs/5AIf8JrCCOKLO0zAinrG/meeting.png" alt="ミーテイングにタイマーを設置する"><figcaption><p>Set up a timer for meetings.</p></figcaption></figure>

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In online meeting tools, the background and camera, including the timer, may appear flipped in the self-view, but other participants see it correctly.\
Some tools offer a 'Mirror my video' setting that can be disabled, allowing you to see the self-view in the same orientation as other participants.

For more details, please refer to the software's FAQs.
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[Integrating the timer's chime sound is currently challenging](https://docs.timer-share.com/en/integration/online-meeting-tools/..#integrating-timer-chime-sound-with-online-meeting-tools). If participants need to hear the chime, consider [sharing the viewer screen](https://docs.timer-share.com/en/quick-start/share/get-share-link) separately from the meeting tool.
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> The following step-by-step instructions may vary depending on your environment or software version. Please note that this is not a guide for using the software itself.\
> Company and product names mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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## Display Timer Over Your Camera

### 1. Set Up the Virtual Camera in a Live Streaming Tool

Configure the settings in [your live streaming tool](https://docs.timer-share.com/en/integration/live-streaming).

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If using OBS Studio as the virtual camera in an online meeting tool, [select "Start Virtual Camera" from "Controls"](https://docs.timer-share.com/en/live-streaming/integration-with-obs-studio#using-obs-studios-virtual-camera-with-online-meeting-tools) beforehand.
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### 2. Join the Online Meeting and Switch the Camera to Virtual Camera

In the meeting, click the small arrow next to the camera icon and select "OBS Virtual Camera" or a similar virtual camera.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/yDFx5dzjEzQNJN26DYHB/blobs/R2EcL7TJcUuOXsbWsSDu/online-skype-select-camera.png" alt="仮想カメラを選択" width="563"><figcaption><p>Select the virtual camera</p></figcaption></figure>

### 🎉 The camera with the timer can now be used in the online meeting

Depending on the settings of your streaming tool, you can display the timer over the camera or show only the timer.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/yDFx5dzjEzQNJN26DYHB/blobs/M77musJhJh27LawgZf0k/meeting_inline.png" alt="オンライン会議でTIMERshareを表示" width="563"><figcaption><p>Display TIMERshare in Online Meetings</p></figcaption></figure>

By the way, TIMERshare can be accessed via a browser from any internet-connected device (Desktop/Mobile), making it easy to control the timer from your smartphone without switching browsers during a meeting.

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## **Add an Independent Timer to the Meeting**

Even if other participants share their screens for a slideshow, the displayed timer will remain visible.

### 1. Set Up the Virtual Camera in a Live Streaming Tool

Configure the settings in [your live streaming tool](https://docs.timer-share.com/en/integration/live-streaming).

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If using OBS Studio as the virtual camera in an online meeting tool, [select "Start Virtual Camera" from "Controls"](https://docs.timer-share.com/en/live-streaming/integration-with-obs-studio#using-obs-studios-virtual-camera-with-online-meeting-tools) beforehand.
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### 2. Join the Online Meeting as the Main User

Join as usual, enabling your microphone and main (default) camera if needed.

### 3. Add a Sub-User to the Online Meeting

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For app-based tools like Zoom or Microsoft Teams, invite a separate user by accessing the invitation link (join URL) via a browser.
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#### ① Copy the invitation link

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/yDFx5dzjEzQNJN26DYHB/blobs/vyfHGJQ3Cf7S2op6pImp/online-skype-sharelink-01.png" alt="招待リンクを取得" width="563"><figcaption><p>Get the invitation link</p></figcaption></figure>

#### ② Access the invitation link from your browser

If a pop-up appears prompting to launch the application, click "Cancel."

Select your Skype account and sign in.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/yDFx5dzjEzQNJN26DYHB/blobs/Gw35juEGuXsAlLBtmAzn/online-skype-sharelink-02.png" alt="招待リンクへブラウザからアクセス" width="563"><figcaption><p>Access the invitation link from a browser</p></figcaption></figure>

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This method may not work with certain online meeting tools or specific versions.
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### 4. Switch the sub-user's camera to the virtual camera

Click 'Audio and Video Settings,' change the camera to 'OBS Virtual Camera' or a similar virtual camera, and join the meeting.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/yDFx5dzjEzQNJN26DYHB/blobs/hiq4sKjMTOuby3JETj36/online-skype-sharelink-03.png" alt="仮想カメラを選択" width="563"><figcaption><p>Select Virtual Camera</p></figcaption></figure>

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During this setup, turn off the sub-user's microphone. It is recommended to use the main user's microphone for the meeting.
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### 🎉 An independent timer has been successfully set up in the online meeting

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/yDFx5dzjEzQNJN26DYHB/blobs/5AIf8JrCCOKLO0zAinrG/meeting.png" alt="オンライン会議でTIMERshareを表示" width="563"><figcaption><p>Display TIMERshare in Online Meetings</p></figcaption></figure>

By the way, TIMERshare is accessible from any internet-connected device (Desktop/Mobile) via a browser, making it easy to control the timer from your smartphone without switching browsers during the meeting.

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If there’s no screen sharing during the meeting, you can set the sub-user’s screen to 'Spotlight' or 'Pin for Everyone' (names may vary depending on the tool) to make the timer more noticeable to participants.
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