Meditation timer
Sit, close your eyes, and let the timer keep track. A low gong ends the session; optional bells mark the time in between.
Length
Interval bells
No bells until the closing gong.
Alarm & notification settings
Sound needs one tap on the page first (a browser rule). Keep this tab open: closing it stops every timer’s alarm. Why timers stay accurate in background tabs.
Why use a timer to meditate
Not knowing how long is left is one of the most common distractions in a sit: part of your attention keeps checking the clock. Handing that job to a timer frees it up. The closing gong here is a low, slowly fading tone rather than an alarm, so the session ends without a jolt.
Interval bells are useful for structured practices: 5 minutes on the breath, 5 on a body scan, 5 of open awareness. They also help if you tend to drift off, as a gentle cue to come back.
Questions
How long should I meditate?
Many beginner courses start with 5 to 10 minutes a day and build up. Consistency tends to matter more than length; a short daily sit is easier to keep than an occasional long one.
Can I get a bell partway through?
Yes. Add interval bells, for example every 5 minutes, to mark the time or switch practices (breath, body scan, open awareness) without opening your eyes to check.
Is there a silent option?
Choose “Silent” to hear no interval bells, and pick the soft chime (or turn sound off) for the end. The screen can stay dark apart from the slowly draining dial.