What can I use the countdown timer for?

Use it for meetings, Pomodoro sessions, classroom activities, talks, workout intervals, cooking, and timed routines.

Will the timer continue after closing the browser?

Usually not reliably. Keep the page open for important timers and use a system alarm as backup.

The browser may block autoplay audio. Interact with the page first, then check system volume and browser permissions.

Usage Steps:

Select Preset - Click quick presets like "1 min", "5 min" or "Pomodoro 25 min"
Custom Duration - Set minutes and seconds or drag the slider to adjust
Configure Alerts - Enable Sound/Toast/Flash and set the Repeat count
Choose Loop Mode - Select None, Interval, or Pomodoro (Work/Rest/Long Break)
Set Loop Plan - Configure work/rest/long break minutes, rounds, and the long break interval
Auto Start - Enable auto-start for the next phase for continuous sessions
Sound Settings - Choose the waveform, adjust frequency, volume, and rhythm pattern
Test Sound - Click "Test Sound" to preview the beeps
Manage Presets - Enter a name to Save, Load from a list, or Delete your custom presets
Control Timer - Click Start/Pause/Reset to control the countdown
Fullscreen - Toggle fullscreen mode for presentations or focused sessions

Features:

Quick Presets - One-click presets for 1, 3, 5, 10, 15 minutes, and a 25-min Pomodoro
Custom Duration - Minute/second inputs with a slider for fast setting
Multiple Alerts - Sound, toast notifications, and screen flash with repeats
Loop Modes - None, interval cycles, and Pomodoro with long breaks
Auto Start - Automatically start the next phase when one ends
Sound Generator - Customize the alert sound with waveform (sine/square/triangle/saw), frequency, and volume
Rhythm Patterns - Choose from single, double, triple, or short-long alert patterns
Preset Management - Save, load, and delete named timer presets for your common tasks
Status Toasts - Get Started/Paused/Reset notifications with icons
Fullscreen Display - A large, clear timer for talks, classrooms, and meetings

Use Cases:

Pomodoro Sessions - Alternate between work and rest with optional long breaks
Study Timer - Set fixed focus blocks with repeat alerts to stay on task
Workout Intervals - Configure work/rest intervals for HIIT and other training
Meetings & Talks - Keep your presentation on schedule with a large, visible timer
Cooking Timer - Use multi-alert reminders for various kitchen tasks
Lab/Experiments - Set precise interval reminders with repeats for experiments

Common Questions (Q&A):

Q: What can I use the countdown timer for?
A: Use it for meetings, Pomodoro sessions, classroom activities, talks, workout intervals, cooking, and timed routines.
Q: Will the timer continue after closing the browser?
A: Usually not reliably. Keep the page open for important timers and use a system alarm as backup.
Q: Why did the sound alert not play?
A: The browser may block autoplay audio. Interact with the page first, then check system volume and browser permissions.