Is this Dota 2 timer allowed by Valve? Will I get banned?

Yes, it's completely safe! The overlay doesn't interact with the game files or memory. It's a passive timing tool that runs separately, similar to having a stopwatch or notes on your second monitor.

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The best timing for jungle stacking in Dota 2 is at exactly :53 seconds of every minute. Our timer provides audio and visual alerts at :53 to help you pull neutral camps at the perfect moment.

When does Roshan respawn in Dota 2?

Roshan respawns within an 8 to 11 minute window after being killed. The exact respawn time is random within this window. Our timer helps you track this window.

Is this Dota 2 timer free to download?

The core Dota 2 timer is free to download and use. Optional Pro Monthly costs $4.99 per month, and Pro Annual costs $39.99 per year for users who want additional saved profiles, unlimited draft analyses, patch/tournament data, and lane controls.

What should Dota voice input be set to?

Set Dota voice input to DotaSense Voice Input. If Windows still shows the fallback driver name, choose CABLE Output (VB-Audio Virtual Cable).

Should my real mic be DotaSense Voice Input?

No. In DotaSense, Real mic should be your physical microphone or headset mic. Dota should listen to DotaSense Voice Input.

Why do I see VB-Audio in parentheses?

The free fallback uses a signed third-party audio interface under the hood. The DotaSense names are the names to look for; the parenthetical helps identify the installed Windows device.

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DotaSense desktop setup

DotaSense Voice Relay Setup

Use one Dota voice input that carries both your real microphone and DotaSense timer or manual callouts.

Real mic

Your headset or microphone stays selected in DotaSense.

DotaSense Relay Output

DotaSense plays callouts into the relay output.

DotaSense Voice Input

Dota listens here and receives the mixed voice stream.

Setup checklist

Five-minute setup

Enable Voice Relay in DotaSenseOpen DotaSense audio settings, choose Timers or Manual under Voice Relay, and let the app select the detected relay output.
Select your real microphoneSet Real mic to the microphone you actually speak into. Do not choose the relay input as your real microphone.
Set Dota voice inputIn Dota or Steam voice settings, choose DotaSense Voice Input so Dota receives both your mic and DotaSense callouts.
Match push-to-talk when neededIf Dota uses push-to-talk, enable the DotaSense mic-button hold and choose the same key you use in Dota.
Run Test relayUse the DotaSense Test relay button while Steam microphone test or Dota voice test is listening.

Device names

What to select

DotaSense Real mic: Your physical microphone or headset mic.
Relay output: DotaSense Relay Output
Dota or Steam voice input: DotaSense Voice Input

Verification

Confirm it works

Open Steam microphone test or Dota voice test.
Speak into your real mic and confirm the meter moves.
Click Test relay in DotaSense.
Confirm the DotaSense test line is heard by the same input.

Troubleshooting

If Dota does not show DotaSense Voice Input

Refresh devices in DotaSense first. If Windows has not applied the friendly endpoint name yet, Dota or Steam may show the fallback device as CABLE Output (VB-Audio Virtual Cable). Choose that input for now, then run Test relay again.

The matching output may appear as CABLE Input (VB-Audio Virtual Cable). The DotaSense app still labels the pair as DotaSense Voice Relay when it detects it.

Need the desktop app?

Install the latest verified Windows build, then open Audio settings in DotaSense.

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If Dota does not show DotaSense Voice Input

The matching output may appear as CABLE Input (VB-Audio Virtual Cable). The DotaSense app still labels the pair as DotaSense Voice Relay when it detects it.

Real mic

DotaSense Relay Output

DotaSense Voice Input

Five-minute setup

What to select

Confirm it works

If Dota does not show DotaSense Voice Input

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Real mic

DotaSense Relay Output

DotaSense Voice Input

Five-minute setup

What to select

Confirm it works

If Dota does not show DotaSense Voice Input

Need the desktop app?

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