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nTimers User Guide

Welcome to nTimers! This comprehensive guide will help you master managing multiple timers for any situation — including the feature that makes nTimers different: timers you start hands-free, with your voice.

Getting Started

Accessing the App

Simply visit ntimers.org/timer/ in any modern browser. The app works immediately—no sign-up, no download, no hassle!

Installing as a PWA

For quick access, install nTimers on your device:

Granting Permissions

For the best experience, grant these permissions when prompted:

Basic Usage

Adding Your First Timer

  1. Click the + Add Timer button
  2. Enter a name (e.g., "Pasta", "Emma", "Break Time")
  3. Select or enter duration in minutes
  4. Click Add

The timer starts immediately and begins counting down!

Managing Timers

Understanding Visual Indicators

Customizing Duration Options

  1. Click the Settings icon () in the top bar
  2. Modify the three preset duration options
  3. Set your preferred default duration
  4. Click Save

Advanced Features

Voice Commands (Hands-Free Timers)

This is the feature that sets nTimers apart: a timer you start without touching the screen. It matters exactly when your hands are busy — flour on them, oil in the pan, a child on your hip, gloves on at the party, or a whole class waiting. Tap the microphone, say the name and the time, and the countdown is already running.

Simply say:

You can dictate one timer after another without pausing what you are doing — "Lucía 5 minutes", then "Mateo 5 minutes", then "Sofía 5 minutes" — and each one is created with the name you said.

Note: Voice recognition requires microphone permission and an internet connection, and understands English, Spanish, Portuguese and Chinese. Typing still works offline.

Notifications

When a timer expires, you'll receive:

Offline Mode

After your first visit, nTimers works completely offline! Your timers will continue running even without internet. All data is stored locally on your device.

Use Cases & Examples

Cooking Multiple Dishes

Scenario: You're preparing a three-course meal.

Solution: Create timers for each dish:

Benefit: Everything finishes at the right time, no burnt food!

Workout & Interval Training

Scenario: HIIT workout with multiple intervals.

Solution: Set timers for each exercise:

Benefit: Stay on track with interval timing without constant clock-watching.

Pomodoro Productivity Technique

Scenario: Managing focused work sessions.

Solution: Create work and break timers:

Benefit: Maintain productivity with structured work/break intervals.

Kids' Screen Time Management

Scenario: Managing screen time for multiple children.

Solution: Set individual timers:

Benefit: Fair and clear time limits for everyone. Visual alerts they can see from across the room!

🏢 Inflatable Rental Business

Scenario: Managing rental time slots for customers.

Solution: Track each rental:

Benefit: Never lose track of rental times. Know exactly when to prepare for pickup.

Classroom & Teaching

Scenario: Managing classroom activities and transitions.

Solution: Set timers for activities:

Benefit: Keep class on schedule with visible time management.

🧩 Craft Studio & Perler-Bead Shop

Scenario: A craft studio where customers (often kids) pay by the hour to make perler/Hama bead designs — some stay for 1 hour, some 2, some 3.

Solution: One timer per customer or table, named and set to the booked time:

Benefit: See every customer's remaining time on one screen, and extend a session with a single tap when someone wants to stay longer.

See the craft studio timer →

Tips & Tricks

Naming Conventions

Use clear, descriptive names that are easy to read from a distance:

Going Hands-Free

Whenever both hands are busy, skip the keyboard: tap the microphone and dictate. "Pasta 12 minutes", "Lucía 5 minutes", "Break half an hour" — one after another, without stopping what you are doing.

Stacking Timers

You can create multiple timers for sequential tasks. When one expires, it serves as a reminder to start the next!

Using Pause Strategically

Phone call during cooking? Pause your timers and resume when you're back. The app remembers everything!

Battery Optimization

The Wake Lock feature keeps your screen on, but uses more battery. If conserving battery is important:

Troubleshooting

Notifications Not Working?

Voice Commands Not Responding?

Timers Not Persisting?

Ready to Try It Out?

Start managing multiple timers like a pro!

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