Teleprompter for webinars: a practical setup guide
By Echolab · Updated 22 October 2026
A webinar script is most useful when it helps you speak to people, rather than read a page. Start with the parts that must be precise, then leave room for the conversation.
Write for the voice, not the page
Put the opening, speaker introductions, important names and closing call to action into separate paragraphs. Use short sentences you can say comfortably in one breath. Spell out unfamiliar abbreviations and add a pronunciation cue when a name needs one.
Avoid putting every slide on the prompter. Your audience already has the presentation. Your script should contain what you want to say around it: the transition, the example and the point worth remembering. Put a blank line where you want a natural pause.
Choose a screen position that feels natural
Place the prompter near your camera or your main audience view. Start with text large enough to read without leaning forward, then increase your distance until your posture feels comfortable. A narrow, readable column can be easier to follow than a full screen of words.
If you use a reflective teleprompter, test the relevant horizontal or vertical mirroring setting before the session. Read a whole paragraph aloud and check that the reflected text is oriented correctly.
Rehearse the remote workflow
On Mac, Cue can be controlled using a keyboard or trackpad. For a two-device setup, open Nearby in Cue and pair the prompter with the device you will use as a remote. Both devices need the relevant local connectivity permissions. Keep the apps open and test play, pause, text positioning and speed before your audience arrives.
If an operator is following you, agree on a simple rule: the speaker sets the pace. Pause when you go off script, and resume at a recognisable phrase. Test the connection on the actual devices and network you will use, especially if you plan to use a hotspot.
Before you go live
- Open the final script locally and verify your Cue Pro access while online.
- Check readability from your seated or standing position.
- Practice one interruption and one restart with the remote.
- Keep a separate copy of your key points available as a fallback.
Studio helps you prepare and store your scripts. Live prompter control belongs in the Cue apps, using local Nearby rather than relying on a browser remote.
Cue for Mac is released in Belgium. The public iPhone and iPad release is awaiting Apple approval. A two-device workflow needs Cue installed on both devices.