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How to Use Countdown Timer

A timer, or a time temporizer, that supports you to record the time you spend on your habits.

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Using Timer in Android App

How to Start a Timer Session in Android App

  • Tap on the smart button Timer next to the habit, switch to tab Countdown.

  • Adjust the time interval by pressing and holding the time ruler and then swiping left or right. Maximum value is 3 hours.

  • Tap the Start button to begin the timer session.

How to Temporarily Pause or Stop the Timer Session

During the Timer session, you can pause and resume anytime, or stop midway and save the time you've spent:

  • To pause the session, tap on the "Pause" button under the counter. You can return by tap on the "Resume" button at the same place.

  • To stop the session, tap on the x button on the top right corner. The app will ask you whether to save the progress to your habit.

Using Timer in iOS App

How to Start a Timer Session

  1. Tap on the smart button Timer next to the habit.

  2. Choose the section Countdown

  3. Define the length of countdown session. Maximum value is 23 hours 59 minutes.

  4. Optinally, you can choose to play the background sound.

  5. Tap the Start button to begin the timer session.

How to Temporarily Pause or Stop the Timer Session

During the Timer session, you can pause and resume anytime, or stop midway and save the time you've spent.

  • To pause the session, tap on the "Pause" button under the counter. You can return by tap on the "Resume" button at the same place.

  • To stop the session, tap on the "Stop"button on the top right corner. The app will ask you whether to save the time counted by the counter to your habit. You also have an "Enter Different Duration" to enter a custom value.

Special: See & follow Checklist during the Timer Session

If you habit has a checklist, then during your timer is running, you can also view and directly check in on the checklist.

Tap on the "-/- Tasks" button under your habit name, and your checklist will show up.


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