Pick and Tick

30 second timer

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Like 5m, 90s, or 1:30

How to use the 30 second timer

  1. The timer opens at thirty seconds. Press Start, or the space bar.
  2. At zero the buzzer sounds. Press Start 10-second rest.
  3. When the rest ends, press Start next round.
  4. Press R at any time to set it back to thirty seconds.

What a 30 second timer is good for

  • Exercise rounds

    Thirty seconds of work, like squats, burpees, or skipping, then ten seconds to rest and switch. The rest button appears when the buzzer sounds.

  • Game turns

    Charades, Pictionary, and word games often give each turn thirty seconds. The buzzer is unmistakable, so there's no arguing about when time ran out.

  • Quick answers

    Thirty seconds to answer a quiz question, name five things in a category, or give a one-line summary.

Questions

Why a buzzer instead of beeps?

Rounds and game turns need a sound everyone hears and recognises at once. The buzzer is a low, game-show style buzz. Untick Sound or press M to silence it.

How do the 10-second rests work?

When thirty seconds are up, a Start 10-second rest button appears. It starts the rest at once. When the rest ends, Start next round starts another thirty seconds. Use the space bar for Restart if you don't want a rest.

Can I read the digits from across a gym?

Press F for full screen. The digits fill most of the screen, and controls fade after a few seconds without the mouse moving.

Can I change the work or rest time?

Type a work time in the Time box, like 45s, and press Set. The rest button stays at ten seconds.