Top 5 Screen Recorder with Timer for PC/Mac/iPhone/Android

Scheduled recordings are helpful to capture webinars, live streams, TV shows, online classes, and other kinds of timed tasks automatically. There is no need to sit in front of your computer to activate screen recording manually. A screen recorder with timer can help you do all things. Set the specific start and stop time (maybe with the daily or weekly repeat function). Later, you can automate recording tasks and capture ongoing activities smartly. Have no idea which tool to choose? Check the following recommendations with detailed analyses and steps.

Top 5 Best Screen Recorders with Timer for Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android

Here you can get detailed introductions about the timer function of each screen recorder. Just read and find your best choice.

#1. AnyRec Screen Recorder [Schedule Recording by Time, Length, and File Size]

AnyRec Screen Recorder provides Task Schedule and Auto Stop for timed screen recording. Unlike competitors, you can get more choices for scheduled recordings. It is supported to set a timer by recording length, file size, and ending time. Moreover, you can create a scheduled recording task to do multi-segment recording. With those recording schedules, you can set a timer flexibly.

What I like:

• Create a task schedule to do a single or multi-segment recording in multiple recording modes.
• Plan a recording task by setting custom recording length, file size, and ending time.
• Schedule a multi-segment recording with custom pieces (by recording length and file size).
• Set to do nothing, shut down the computer, make the computer asleep, or exit the program after timed recording.
• Record video and audio on the iPhone and Android by mirroring.

What I dislike:

• The advanced editor is available after the subscription.

#2. QuickTime Player [Need Automator for Mac Schedule Recording]

There is no default timer in QuickTime Player. If you want to start and stop recording on Mac using QuickTime Player automatically, you need to use AppleScript or Automator to schedule screen recording. However, setting a timer to control auto QuickTime screen recording is quite complicated, especially for newbies.

What I like:

• QuickTime Player is a default Mac application. There is no need to install extra tools.
• You can get a timer to screen record with QuickTime Player 5 or 10 seconds later.

What I dislike:

• There is no built-in recording timer in QuickTime Player. The setup process is chanllenging to operate.

#3. OBS [Use Advanced Scene Switcher Plugin or Scheduling Python/Lua Script]

OBS doesn't have a built-in timer for scheduled recording. If you prefer OBS for streaming and recording, use a third-party plugin or program. Installing the Advanced Scene Switcher plugin from OBS Tools is an easier choice. Go to the "General" tab and find the "Timer" feature to schedule OBS recording.

Or you can create an OBS timer script with the following scripts, which is recommended from the OBS forum. After that, open OBS Tools and click "Scripts" to activate OBS scheduling tool.

• obs.timer_start = function()
•   obs.obs_frontend_recording_start()
•   obs.timer_add(function()
•     obs.obs_frontend_recording_stop()
•   end, 60000) — Stops recording after 60 seconds
• end

What I like:

• OBS provides highly customizable controls over recording and streaming.
• OBS is free and open source for all desktop users, including Windows, Mac, and Linux.

What I dislike:

• Beginners may have difficulties with installing external OBS recording timer.
• OBS crashes frequently on older and less powerful systems.

#4. Shortcuts + iOS Screen Recording [for iOS 11 and Higher, including iOS 18]

There is no such built-in timer for iPhone screen recording. But you can use the Shortcuts app to set up scheduled recordings. So the iOS recording function can start automatically at a specific time.

As for the iPhone screen recorder with timer setup process, just follow these steps: enable iOS Screen Recording > open the Shortcut app > tap the "+" button > set up the Wait, Start Recording, and Stop Recording actions > Go to the "Automation" section in the Shortcuts app > tap "Create Personal Automation" > select time of day and add shortcuts > unlock your iPhone and wait for the timed iPhone screen recording.

What I like:

• The iOS screen recording and Shortcuts app are pre-installed on iPhone. No need to download extra apps. No extra payment.
• You can set the start and stop times for auto iPhone recording.

What I dislike:

• Your iPhone should be unlocked to run a scheduled recording task. Otherwise, the automation cannot execute properly.
• If your iPhone runs into power-saving mode, the timed iPhone screen recording may stop unexpectedly.

#5. AZ Screen Recorder [Need Tasker for Scheduled Screen Recording on Android]

AZ Screen Recorder does not natively support timed recording. So if you want to schedule a screen recording on Android, a third-party automation app Tasker is required. The entire Android timed recording setup process is complicated.

You can follow simple steps here: Open the Tasker app > go to the "Tasker" tab > tap the "+" button > name the new task > Add actions for start and stop recording separately > Go to the Profiles tab, tap the "+" button and choose "Time" as a trigger, you need to create 2 profiles to set a timer on Android screen recording.

What I like:

• You can automate most scheduling recording tasks on Android by linking AZ Screen Recorder with Tasker.
• There is no need to root Android for automated screen recording.

What I dislike:

• The entire setup process is complicated for beginners.
• The Tasker app is not free to use. Once its trial version ends, you need to pay for its license.
• Cannot record Android phone in sleep mode.

How to Schedule Screen Recording on Windows and Mac

1. Free download, install, and open AnyRec Screen Recorder. Click the "Task Schedule" button on the bottom of the program.

2. Click the "+" button. Enter a name to set a screen recording timer.

3. Unfold the "Recording set" list, select the recording mode from "Screen Recorder", "Game Recorder", "Window Recorder", and more.

4. Later, click the "Manage" button below. You can specify recording area, input audio source, webcam, and watermark. Click the "Apply" button to save changes.

5. Specify the start time, repeat options, and stop set. In the "Stop set" section, you can set how this timer stops (by stop time, record length, file size, or stop manually). Don't forget to unfold the "When finish recording" list. Tell this screen recorder with timer what to do after recording.

6. If you want to record video in segments using a timer, go to the "Multi-segment record" section. Specify details with "Conditions", "Each File Length", "Ending Time", "Total Recording Length", and more. At last, click the "OK" button to save changes. The recording timer will start working once the start time is reached.

Tips for Schedule Recording

1. Test beforehand: Have a test before running an accurate scheduled recording.

2. Stay awake and unlock: Avoid your computer or phone go to sleep mode or lock screen while recording.

3. Optimize settings: Remember to set up input audio sources and check sound/video settings.

4. Enough storage space: If your timed screen recording will last for hours, check the storage space and battery condition. What's more, you can use cloud storage for automatic backup.

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