zoom timer app not working on my mac

[RosannavS]

The zoom timer app is not working on my mac. It comes on when I start a meeting, but once my mouse moves off the app, aAll I get is a black screen. I can't change the time duration, I can see anything, and the display on my video does not change. The OS is 10.14.6 (Mojave).

[jdott16]

Hello @RosannavS 

It's not clear where this issue may be occurring, could you share a generic screenshot of the issue so this can be further investigated?

Thank you,
Jake

[RosannavS]

This is all I get after I move my mouse away, even though I started the count down and the display timer is not showing anywhere on my screen.

[jdott16]

Hello,

As it appears nothing is showing, it could be a firewall issue, or something else entirely. I would recommend reviewing this support article: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/article?id=zm_kb&sysparm_article=KB0068677

If that does not have a resolution for you, then I think that the next option would be to reach out to Zoom Support for further analysis and investigation. You can find out more on reaching support here: https://support.zoom.com/hc/en/contact?id=contact_us. 

I hope this helps and please make sure to mark the solution as accepted if this information is what you needed.

Thank you,

Jake

[RosannavS]

Once I moved my mouse away from the timer, even though I've started the count down, this is all I see (see attached photo). The display clock is no where to be seen on my screen.

[RosannavS]

It seems like such a simple thing to do. I submitted a ticket, hopefully Zoom Support can help.

[SherryC]

Did you have any luck? I'm having a similar problem only I can't even set the timer to begin with. It just goes to black after I open the app.

[RebeccaBee]

I am a free user (so cannot submit a web ticket) and as of yesterday, I just started having this same issue as well. Timer used to work great, then all of the sudden I only get a black screen. I am running macOS 10.15 Catalina.

[Gary6678]

I'm getting exactly the same issue on just one MacBook Pro, all other Mac's and PC's work fine?

[SherryC]

Please share if you find a solution. I did everything I could think of yesterday to no avail.

[RosannavS]

Sorry folks, all Zoom support asked me to do were the normal reboot, restart, reinstall, which I did but to no avail. All they could say was it was incompatible with my mac or OS, not very helpful, especially it's not just me. It seems it affects more than a few people. I was hoping they would be able to resolve, but no.

[SherryC]

Thanks for letting me know. I don't believe what they're telling you because it worked on my Macbook until one day it didn't. So it was compatible, but now it's not which doesn't make any sense. I will try the things you tried though. Thanks again!

[JudyS2]

I'm on a Macbook Air with an older operating system (my recent attempt to upgrade the OS failed) and the same thing is happening for me. The timer worked perfectly till a few weeks ago but not any more. It just goes to a black screen. So something has changed. I was thinking it might have to do with my browser (Chrome) but whatever it is, there's an incompatibility issue and clearly something that was introduced by an edit made by Zoom since I and the rest of the people posting here didn't have the problem until recently. Surprising that the Zoom help folks aren't admitting it and seem to be saying they're not aware of the problem and, therefore, not interested in fixing it. 😞

[RebeccaBee]

The Zoom Timer app no longer works for me as of yesterday. I have never had trouble with it before. I have uninstalled and reinstalled both the Zoom app and the Timer app within Zoom, and restarted my computer. The problem remains. When I open the app, the Timer logo flashes briefly and then I get a black screen instead of the timer. I am running macOS Catalina 10.15.7

I hope someone can help us with this, thanks!

[jblawhon]

Same problem here. MacBook Air. Have been using the timer with my paid Zoom subscription for the past three years with no problems. Today, I get the black screen. I did submit a ticket so hopefully Zoom will get this sorted out. 

[RebeccaBee]

I would love to hear if they find a solution for you! Please do come back and reply here for the free users since we can't submit tickets, if you are willing and able. Thank you so much!

[RosannavS]

See my reply shared on Nov. 18. No resolution.