Timer Settings

Configure Timer Display

Choose which fields appear on the timer screen.

Countdown Presets

The durations for each button on the Countdown Timer.

Preparation Interval

An optional interval prepended to every timer. Enable it by giving it a duration.

Disable Auto-Lock

Keeps the screen on during workouts.

Pause for Interruptions

Pauses the timer when something interrupts, like a phone call.

Lock Interface When Timing

Starts the timer with the interface locked. Tap unlock to interact.

Tap Timer to Play/Pause

Lets the main time display act as play/pause, not just the small button in the corner.

Notifications in Background

Local notifications when an interval changes and Seconds isn't on screen.

Hide Statusbar

Hides the status bar to give the timer screen extra space.

Button Beep when Pressed

Plays a beep when timer-interface buttons are tapped.

Share on Timer Complete

Pops the share sheet after you complete a timer, so you can post a link to social media.

Customize Colors

Override the preset colors with your own hex values. Includes presets from previous Seconds versions and a Restore Defaults option. Tap Share to generate a link friends can use to get the same colors.

Quick Actions & URLs

Quick Actions appear when you press and hold the app icon. Seconds adds the first few valid timers from your main timer list to it.

Auto-Start

A timer opened from a Quick Action or URL starts immediately.

Prefer Internal Audio

When you open a timer that has audio assigned while another app is playing music, Seconds usually asks which to play. Quick Actions and URLs bypass that prompt. Enable to default to the timer's audio; disable to keep external playback.