Advanced Timer
Professional countdown timer with TTS voice control, custom audio, background music, and advanced customization options.
Advanced Timer
Advanced Online Timer - Professional Time Management
The most advanced online timer built for professionals, streamers, presenters, and anyone who needs precise time management. Our timer combines enterprise-grade features with an intuitive interface, running entirely in your browser with zero data collection.
Whether you're timing a presentation, workout session, cooking recipe, study session, or managing meeting durations, this timer adapts to your needs with unprecedented customization options and accessibility features.
How to Use the Advanced Timer
Basic Setup
- Enter your desired time in minutes and seconds using the intuitive input fields
- Click the Start button or press Space to begin countdown
- Use Pause to temporarily stop the timer without losing progress
- Press Reset or R key to return to initial duration
- Toggle Fullscreen mode with the F key for distraction-free timing
Audio Customization
- Text-to-Speech Alerts: Enable voice announcements with male or female voices to hear countdown updates hands-free
- Custom Countdown Intervals: Set TTS to announce at 60s, 30s, 10s, or 5s remaining for critical timing moments
- Custom Messages: Add personalized voice messages at specific timestamps during your countdown
- Alarm Sounds: Upload your own MP3/WAV files for completion alerts
- Background Music: Add ambient music with independent volume control to enhance focus
Visual Customization
- Color Schemes: Customize primary, secondary, and accent colors to match your brand or preferences
- Font Styles: Choose between monospace, sans-serif, or display fonts for optimal readability
- Size Options: Scale from small to extra-large for different viewing distances and screen sizes
- Glow Effects: Add subtle to intense glow effects for premium visual appeal
- Animations: Enable smooth transitions and digit animations for professional presentations
- Shape Variants: Select square, circle, diamond, or vintage clock styles
Keyboard Shortcuts
Professional Use Cases
Content Creators & Streamers
Perfect for live streaming with OBS integration, countdown timers for sponsored segments, giveaway countdowns, or break timers. The customizable appearance matches your stream overlay perfectly.
Presenters & Speakers
Keep your presentations on track with visual and audio cues. Fullscreen mode ensures visibility from any distance, while TTS alerts warn you discreetly without checking constantly.
Fitness & Training
HIIT workouts, circuit training, and interval timing made easy. Voice announcements let you focus on form while background music keeps energy high. Large display visible across the gym.
Cooking & Recipes
Multiple timers for different dishes, voice alerts when your hands are messy, and loud alarms that cut through kitchen noise. No more burnt food or overcooked pasta.
Study & Productivity
Implement the Pomodoro technique or custom study intervals. Ambient music aids concentration while alerts signal break times without jarring interruptions.
Meetings & Agile Ceremonies
Time-box discussions effectively, manage sprint planning sessions, or run standup meetings with precise timing. Visual cues keep everyone aware of remaining time.
Features & Benefits
Enterprise-Grade Audio Features
- ▸Natural-sounding text-to-speech with voice gender selection
- ▸Configurable countdown intervals for critical moments
- ▸Custom audio file uploads for personalized alerts
- ▸Background music support with independent volume
- ▸Custom voice messages at specific timestamps
- ▸Multiple audio layers working simultaneously
Complete Privacy & Security
- ✓100% Client-Side: All processing happens in your browser, nothing sent to servers
- ✓No Data Collection: Zero tracking, analytics, or user profiling
- ✓No Cookies: Cookie-free operation for complete privacy
- ✓No Accounts Required: Use immediately without registration
- ✓Offline Capable: Works without internet after initial load
- ✓GDPR Compliant: Full European data protection compliance
Share & Embed Anywhere
Create shareable links with your custom settings preserved. Embed the timer on your website, blog, or learning platform with a simple iframe code. Perfect for educators, trainers, and content creators who need consistent timing tools across platforms.
Your customizations including colors, sounds, and display preferences are encoded in the URL, so recipients see exactly what you designed.
Why Choose This Timer?
Free Forever with Premium Features: Unlike other timer tools that lock advanced features behind paywalls, every feature here is completely free. Full customization, audio features, embedding, sharing - all included at no cost.
Built for Professionals: Designed with input from streamers, presenters, trainers, and productivity experts. Every feature serves a real use case, not bloat for marketing purposes.
Accessibility First: Keyboard shortcuts, screen reader compatible, high contrast options, and voice features ensure everyone can use this timer effectively regardless of ability.
Performance Optimized: Lightweight, fast-loading, and battery-efficient. Works smoothly even on older devices and slow connections.
Modern Technology: Built with cutting-edge web technologies for smooth animations, instant responsiveness, and reliability. Progressive Web App capabilities mean you can install it like a native application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I upload my own sounds?
Yes, you can upload your own MP3 or WAV files as alarm sounds. The file is only processed in your browser and not uploaded to a server. You can also use your own audio files for background music.
Does the timer work in the background?
Yes, the timer continues running when you switch tabs or minimize the browser. The alarm is triggered once the time has expired. On iOS devices, behavior may vary depending on the browser when the screen is locked.
How do I share my timer settings?
Open the settings and click "Share". The generated link contains all your customizations (colors, sounds, duration). Everyone with the link sees the timer with your exact settings. The data is encoded in the URL, not stored on a server.
Can I embed the timer in my website?
Absolutely! Use the embed code displayed below the timer. You can adjust width and height. The embedded timer works completely independently and transmits no data between your website and our servers.
Which browsers are supported?
The timer works in all modern browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and Opera. For the best experience, we recommend the latest versions. Text-to-speech works best in Chrome, Edge, and Safari. Firefox has limited TTS support.
Are my settings saved?
Your timer settings are saved locally in the browser (LocalStorage), not on a server. If you clear your browser cache, these settings will be lost. Use the share function to save important configurations as a link.
How loud is the alarm?
Alarm volume depends on your system and browser settings. You can adjust the volume in the audio settings panel. The alarm is played at maximum allowed volume to ensure you don't miss it.
Does the timer work offline?
Yes, after the first load, the timer works offline. The website is cached in the browser as a Progressive Web App (PWA). An internet connection is only needed for text-to-speech or when uploading new audio files.
Is the timer suitable for OBS / streaming?
Perfectly suitable! Use the browser source in OBS and add the timer URL. Activate fullscreen mode (F key) for optimal display. Adjust colors to match your stream design. For transparent backgrounds, use Chrome with the "Chroma Key" option enabled in OBS.