How do I get started with Presento?

1. Download the free companion host on your Mac, Windows, or Linux laptop. 2. Install Presento on your iPhone or Android. 3. Connect automatically over local Wi-Fi and present with giant, tactile slide triggers.

How does the audience timer during blackout/whiteout work?

When you set audience mode to 'Blanked', hitting Blank (B) or Whiteout turns the projector black or white while displaying a crisp, high-contrast stage countdown clock. This keeps your slides hidden during Q&A or audience activities while keeping everyone informed of remaining time.

Where can I download the computer host app?

The companion host is 100% free and available for macOS (.dmg), Windows 10/11 (.exe), and Linux (.deb). It runs quietly in the menu bar/system tray without needing internet access.

Available for iOS & Android · Mac & PC

The presentation clicker you'll never leave behind.

Q: Why is Presento's spotlight and laser pointer better for Zoom and Microsoft Teams?

Physical clickers use optical laser diodes that bounce off a physical projection screen, making them completely invisible to remote callers on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or Webex. Presento renders software-accelerated spotlight, laser pointer, and drawing overlays directly into your operating system display buffer, so every attendee on a screen share sees your highlights in real-time.

Turn your iPhone or Android into an ultra-low-latency presentation remote. Massive tactile touch zones, glanceable presentation timer, blackout/whiteout audience clock, and virtual spotlight visible across Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. 100% private, zero accounts.

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< 5ms Local Latency

Audience Stage Clock on Blank

Presento Presentation Clicker Interface on iPhone

The Hardware Clicker Flaw

Spotlight, Laser & Drawings That Actually Show Up on Zoom and Microsoft Teams.

Physical clickers use optical laser diodes that bounce off a physical wall. But in hybrid calls or webinar recordings, remote callers on Zoom, Teams, Google Meet, or Webex cannot see a physical laser dot. Presento solves this by rendering native hardware-accelerated overlays directly into your computer's screen buffer.

Traditional Hardware Clickers

Physical laser beam bouncing off a wall or projector canvas

✕ Completely invisible to remote attendees on Zoom, Teams, Meet & Webex
✕ Does not appear in recorded webinars, YouTube uploads, or OBS livestreams
✕ Remote callers frequently interrupt asking: "What part are you pointing at?"
✕ Requires USB dongles, dongle dongle converters, and replacement AAA batteries

Presento Virtual Screen Overlays

Native OS compositor overlays delivered via companion host

✓ 100% visible on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet & Webex screenshares
✓ Captured with flawless clarity in meeting recordings, YouTube presentations & OBS
✓ Smooth Spotlight Dimming, high-vis Laser Pointer & Live Ink
✓ In-person audiences and remote participants experience the exact same crisp visual focus

Quickstart Onboarding

Master Presento in 5 Simple Steps

Designed so anyone—from seasoned tech keynote speakers to guest presenters—feels completely comfortable in under 60 seconds.

Download Companion Host

Install the lightweight companion on your Mac, Windows PC, or Linux laptop. It starts in your menu bar or system tray with zero complicated configuration.

Open Presento & Instant Connect

Launch Presento on your iPhone or Android. The app automatically scans your local Wi-Fi and lists your computer. Tap once to connect with sub-5ms latency.

Present with Tactile Muscle Memory

The screen divides into huge touch zones: tap the large right area for Next Slide (→) and the left area for Previous (←) without ever looking down.

Presentation Timer & Audience Stage Clock

Start your glanceable timer. When taking questions or breaks, tap Blank or Whiteout: Presento projects a giant digital countdown clock for the room.

Virtual Spotlight on Zoom & Teams

Switch to Spotlight mode to dim distractions and highlight slide diagrams. Unlike physical laser pointers, your spotlight is fully visible on Zoom, Teams, and recordings.

Zero Setup Companion

Download Companion Host for Your Computer

Run the lightweight host app on your Mac, Windows PC, or Linux laptop. No cloud account or internet connection required. Discovered automatically by your phone.

macOS

Apple Silicon & Intel

Native helper with accessibility permissions for seamless slide control, Keynote, PowerPoint, and overlay timers.

Version 1.1.2 macOS 12.0 or later

Download for Mac (.dmg)

Windows

64-bit Installer

Runs unobtrusively in your system tray. Delivers instantaneous PowerPoint, Canva, and browser presentation commands.

Version 1.1.2 Windows 10 / 11

Download for Windows (.exe)

Linux

Debian / Ubuntu / Mint

Standalone background daemon with uinput integration for smooth LibreOffice Impress and PDF slide transitions.

Version 1.1.2 amd64 .deb package

Download for Linux (.deb)

Crafted for Keynote Speakers

Designed for muscle memory, not eye contact.

Hardware clickers get lost or run out of AAA batteries. Other remote apps force you to look at tiny on-screen buttons. Presento is engineered from the ground up for stage confidence.

Giant Ergonomic Slide Targets

Keep your eyes glued to the audience. The entire lower half of your screen splits into massive next and previous touch areas that register thumb taps reliably without glancing down.

Haptic feedback confirms every slide change without looking.
Audience Stage Clock: Projects crisp countdown timer when screen is blanked.
Integrated timer with start, stop, and clean zero-out controls.

Interactive Sandbox

Test Presento right in your browser.

Tap the controls below to experience how fluidly Presento drives slides, operates presentation timers, and projects the stage countdown clock on blackout/whiteout.

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Introducing Presento

Your phone is now the most capable presentation remote you've ever owned.

AUDIENCE COUNTDOWN · STAGE DISPLAY

14:52

Screen blanked for Q&A · Timer mirrored to the room

Presento — by Custavia

15:00

Mirrors timer to projector when blanked

Engineered For Reliability

Everything you need to deliver your best keynote.

Built with the same uncompromising attention to speed, aesthetics, and privacy that defines all Custavia software.

Audience Stage Clock on Blank

Need to pause for audience Q&A, a live demo, or a 10-minute workshop break? Tap Blank or Whiteout: Presento covers your presentation and projects a clean, high-contrast digital countdown clock on the room's main screen so everyone stays synchronized without exposing slide contents.

Zero Cloud Latency

Keystrokes travel directly across your local Wi-Fi or hotspot. No cloud intermediaries, zero telemetry hops, and sub-5ms response times.

Universal Deck Support

Works out of the box with Apple Keynote, Microsoft PowerPoint, Google Slides, Canva, Pitch, Prezi, PDF presentations, and media players.

Blackout & Whiteout

Instantly blank the auditorium projector to draw undivided attention back to you during key storytelling moments. Clean Custavia watermark confirms status.

100% Private, No Accounts

No account sign-ups, no tracking cookies, and no data harvesting. Your presentation slides, notes, and keystrokes stay strictly yours.

Honest, Respectful Pricing

Try free for a month. Own it forever for $39.

No deceptive auto-renewals, no monthly micro-subscriptions, and no lock-in.

Eternal License

$ 39 / one-time

Includes 1-Month Unrestricted Free Trial

Full access to every feature from day one. No credit card required to start.

30 days completely free with zero commitment
Single payment of $39 unlocks version 1 forever
Includes 2 full years of active bug fixes & updates
Use across all your personal iOS and Android devices
Controls macOS, Windows 10/11, and Linux hosts

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Receipts restore automatically via Apple ID or Google Play. No Custavia account needed.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to help you present smoothly and securely.

Why is Presento's spotlight and laser pointer better for Zoom and Microsoft Teams?

Physical clickers use optical laser diodes that bounce off a physical projection screen, making them completely invisible to remote callers on Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, or Webex. Presento renders software-accelerated spotlight, laser pointer, and drawing overlays directly into your operating system display buffer, so every attendee on a screen share sees your highlights in real-time.

How does the audience timer during blackout or whiteout work?

When you set Audience mode to "Blanked", tapping Blank (B) or Whiteout turns the presentation screen completely black or white, and smoothly overlays a clean, large digital countdown timer. This lets the room see the remaining time for Q&A sessions, breaks, or group exercises without exposing your slide contents.

Where do I get the computer host app?

The companion host app is free and downloadable right from this page for macOS (.dmg), Windows (.exe), and Linux (.deb). It runs quietly in your menu bar or taskbar without requiring an internet connection.

How does Presento connect between my phone and computer?

Presento uses standard local mDNS (Bonjour / ZeroConf) to discover computers running the lightweight Presento or Remotype Host companion on the same Wi-Fi. In enterprise venues or conference centers where client-to-client Wi-Fi is isolated, you can simply turn on your phone's personal hotspot or connect directly by typing your laptop's IP address.

Why use Presento instead of a physical USB clicker?

Physical clickers require proprietary USB-A dongles (which modern MacBooks don't even have ports for), require fresh AAA batteries, can easily be left at home or in an office, and offer no countdown timer or blackout confirmation. Your phone is always with you, always charged, and delivers a superior tactile screen experience.

Will my presentation keystrokes or talk notes be uploaded?

Never. Presento operates on a strict zero-knowledge architecture. Keystrokes (Next, Previous, Blank, Esc) travel strictly over local UDP sockets between your phone and your Mac/PC. There is no cloud telemetry, no analytics SDK, and no server logging what slides you present.

What is Custavia's "Eternal License" policy?

We reject the industry trend of forced recurring subscriptions for simple tools. When you purchase the $39 Eternal License, version 1 is yours to keep forever. Every 1.x update is included, and we guarantee active maintenance and bug fixes for at least two full years from release.