BuzzFirst

A simple, flexible buzzer for classrooms

An easy-to-use real-time buzzer for live lectures and classrooms. Students scan a QR code and buzz in from their phones, with no app and no login.

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Round 3Locked
  1. 1Sam K.Team Bfirst
  2. 2Ruby D.Team A+0.18s
  3. 3Jordan L.Team C+0.41s
  4. 4Ana R.Team B+0.97s
  5. 5Marcus T.Team A+1.30s
38 of 41 students buzzed
Example ranking screen: students listed in the order they buzzed.

Built to start quickly

No login for students

Scan a QR code and you're in! Works with up to 50 simultaneous participants.

Groups & points

Sort students into teams at random or let them choose, then award points per round.

Real-time ranking
Every buzz shows up instantly, in order, on your screen and the big screen.
Projector view
Pair a classroom TV or projector once and it shows a real-time view of the scores.
Keyboard friendly
Easily open, lock and reset rounds from the keyboard.
Open source
MIT licensed. Host your own copy for free.