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# Countdown timers

Countdown timers let you track time remaining until an event, deadline, birthday, vacation, or any date that matters to you -- directly from your Lock Screen.

## Key concepts

### Timer list

You can create **multiple timers** in the app. Each timer has a name, target date/time, and a color. All your timers are listed in the Widgets tab.

### Active timer

Single-timer Lock Screen widgets display the **active timer**. You choose which timer is active by selecting it in the app. Only one timer can be active at a time for single-timer widgets.

### Automatic updates

Timer widgets update automatically as time passes. iOS refreshes the countdown display throughout the day.

## Creating a timer

1. Open the app and go to the **Widgets** tab.
2. Scroll to the **Timers** section.
3. Tap **+** to create a new timer.
4. Enter a **name** (e.g., "Vacation", "Exam", "Birthday").
5. Pick a **color** for the timer.
6. Select the **target date and time**.
7. Tap **Save**.
8. Set the timer as **Active** if you want it to appear in Lock Screen widgets.

## Lock Screen widget formats (10 types)

| Widget                    | Family      | Description                                     |
| ------------------------- | ----------- | ----------------------------------------------- |
| **Countdown Timer**       | Circular    | Circular countdown to your target date          |
| **Timer Countdown**       | Rectangular | Horizontal progress bar that depletes over time |
| **Timer Detailed**        | Rectangular | Full breakdown: days, hours, minutes, seconds   |
| **Timer Inline**          | Inline      | Compact single-line display above the clock     |
| **Timer Dots (inline)**   | Inline      | Dot-based progress (filled/empty dots)          |
| **Timer Dashes**          | Inline      | Dash-based progress (filled/empty dashes)       |
| **Timer Dots (circular)** | Circular    | Circular dot pattern countdown                  |
| **Timer Ring**            | Circular    | Minimal ring that depletes over time            |
| **Timer Dots Grid**       | Rectangular | Grid of dots tracking countdown progress        |
| **Timer Bars**            | Rectangular | Bar-based countdown progress                    |

## Use cases- **Vacation countdown** -- See exactly how many days until your trip.

* **Deadline tracking** -- Keep a deadline visible on your Lock Screen.
* **Birthday or anniversary** -- Count down to a celebration.
* **Exam prep** -- Track remaining study time.
* **Product launch** -- Monitor time until a release date.## Tips- Give timers descriptive names so you can quickly identify them.
* If a timer has passed its target date, it shows as completed. Delete it or update the date.
* Combine with dual timer widgets to track two countdowns simultaneously.## Pro requirementCountdown timer widgets are a **Pro feature**.


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