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Using Timers

How do I create a timer?

Tap the button to choose a style and create a new timer.

How do I rename a timer?

On iPhone and iPad:

From the list of timers, press-and-hold on a timer and choose Rename from the menu.
From a timer page, tap the button and then tap Name.

On Mac:

From the list of timers, Control-click on a timer and choose Rename from the context menu.
From a timer page, choose File → Rename Timer from the menubar.

On Apple TV: From a timer page, select , scroll to the bottom of the Appearance sidebar, then select Name.

How do I set a timer’s duration or end time?

On iPhone and iPad: From a timer page, tap the button and then tap either Duration or End Time to edit.

On Mac: From a timer page, select File → Set Duration or End Time.

On Apple TV: After selecting at timer, scroll through the list of durations and then select to start.

How do I set a custom alert sound?

Open the timer and then tap the button. Choose sounds for when the timer starts, ends, or each minute.

What timer styles are available?

Time’s Up! includes 7 styles:

Reveal — a photo is gradually uncovered as time runs out.
Pixelate — a photo becomes clearer and sharper as the timer approaches zero.
Puzzle — a photo is broken into jigsaw pieces that fall into place as time progresses.
Gradient — a color-changing style that’s great for drawing your eye.
Clockface — a cute character who blinks, winks, and grins as your timer counts down.
Two classic clock face styles for a more traditional look.

How do I use a photo with my timer?

Choose Reveal, Pixelate, or Puzzle, then tap Appearance to choose a photo from the list, from your Photo Library, or to paste a photo.

Kids & Guided Access

What is Guided Access?

Guided Access is an Apple feature that locks your iPhone or iPad to a single app. While active, your child cannot switch to another app, press the Home button, or change the timer. To enable it:

Go to Settings → Accessibility → Guided Access and turn it on.
Set a passcode in the Guided Access settings.
Open Time’s Up! and triple-click the side button (or Home button) to start a Guided Access session. You can also add Guided Access to Control Center.

How do I stop a Guided Access session?

Triple-click the side button (or Home button) and enter your Guided Access passcode. Then tap End in the top-left corner.

iCloud Sync

How do I sync timers to another device?: Sync is automatic as long as you are signed in to the same Apple ID on all your devices.
My timers aren't syncing. What should I do?: Check that iCloud is enabled for the app: go to Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud and make sure Time’s Up! is toggled on. Also check that you have available iCloud storage.

Apple TV & AirPlay

How do I show a timer on my TV?: While a timer is running, tap the AirPlay button in Control Center and select your Apple TV. The timer will appear full-screen on your TV.
Is there a native Apple TV app?: Yes. Time’s Up! is available on the tvOS App Store so you can use it directly on Apple TV without AirPlay.

Mac How-To

How do I use Time’s Up! on my Mac?

Download Time’s Up! from the Mac App Store. Your saved timers will sync from iPhone and iPad automatically via iCloud.

How do I add a timer:

Click the button, or select File → New Timer.

How do I keep the timer window on top?

Select View → Float Window to keep the timer visible above all other apps
Use the Pop-Out Timer by tapping in the toolbar or by selecting Window → Pop-Out Timer from the menubar.
There are options in Settings to show the Pop-Out Timer automatically when a timer begins and to show the timer in the app’s Dock icon.

How do I rename a timer?

From the list of timers, Control-click on a timer and choose Rename from the context menu.
From a timer page, choose File → Rename Timer from the menubar.

How do I set a timer’s duration or end time?

From a timer page, select File → Set Duration or End Time.

How do I delete a timer:

Control-click it and select Delete from the menu, or select File → Delete.

Pricing & Purchases

What is free vs. the one-time purchase?: Time’s Up! is free to download. The free version lets you try the app with a limited number of saved timers. The one-time in-app purchase unlocks unlimited timers permanently (no subscription required).
Is there educational or volume-purchase program pricing?: Yes. Time’s Up! VPP is available on the App Store for schools and education customers purchasing via Apple School Manager.

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