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Creating and Managing Signal Sessions

Creating a Signal Session

From the App Home

  1. Navigate to meetingsignals.com/app
  2. Click Create Meeting
  3. Enter a session name (optional but recommended)
  4. Select a signal panel
  5. Click Create

Create Meeting Form

Quick Create

If you're in a hurry, you can create a Signal Session with just one click - the name is optional and a default panel will be used.

Session Codes

Every Signal Session gets a unique 6-character code (e.g., aBc123). This code:

  • Is case-sensitive — aBc123 and ABC123 are different codes, so enter it exactly as shown
  • Can be shared verbally, via text, or through the link

Tip

Sharing the link or an email invitation avoids typing mistakes, since it carries the code exactly.

Joining with a Code

  1. Go to meetingsignals.com/app/join
  2. Enter the 6-character code, matching upper- and lowercase letters exactly
  3. Click Join

The Signal Session

Signal Session

Signal Cards

The main area displays your Signal Cards based on the selected panel. Each card:

  • Shows a short label
  • Uses a distinct color for quick recognition
  • Sends instantly when tapped

Timer Display

The timer in the top area shows one of these, depending on the Timer Mode chosen when the session was created:

  • Elapsed time: How long since the timer was started
  • Countdown: Time remaining until zero, with a progress ring

Click Start to start the timer and Reset to set it back. Anyone in the session can use these, and the timer stays in sync for everyone.

Session Controls

  • Invite link - Click the session code to copy the shareable session URL
  • Exit - Leave the session and return to the app home
  • End Game - Host only, on Game Panels: end the game and announce the winner (see Game Mode)

Participant Roles

There are two implicit roles in a Meeting Signals session:

Coach/Sender

The person sending signals. They see the full Signal Panel with all Signal Cards.

Receiver

The person receiving signals. They typically have Meeting Signals open in a secondary window or on a separate device, positioned where they can see alerts without disrupting their main activity.

Tip

For presentations, the receiver might share their screen with the audience while keeping Meeting Signals visible only to themselves on a secondary monitor.

Screen Management

Wake Lock

Meeting Signals automatically requests a screen wake lock on supported devices. This prevents your screen from dimming during a long meeting.

Full-Screen Mode

Messages display as full-screen overlays to ensure they're noticed. The overlay:

  • Covers the entire viewport
  • Shows the message in large text
  • Uses the card's configured color
  • Stays up until someone taps it, which dismisses it for everyone
  • Is replaced when anyone sends a new signal

Best Practices

  1. Name your sessions - Makes them easier to find in your history
  2. Choose the right panel - Pick cards that match your meeting type
  3. Test before important calls - Run a quick practice session
  4. Keep the tab visible - Messages only display when the tab is active

Troubleshooting

Messages Not Appearing

  • Ensure the browser tab is active and visible
  • Check that the connection indicator says Live (it shows Reconnecting... while the connection is down)
  • Try refreshing the page

Connection Lost

If you see a disconnection message:

  1. Check your internet connection
  2. Refresh the page
  3. Rejoin using the same session code (it is case-sensitive)

Timer Not Visible

The timer displays in the Signal Session header. If you don't see it:

  • Scroll to the top of the page
  • Check if your browser window is too narrow