If a ticking sound is distracting, a visual countdown offers a different way to display a routine task’s duration. Preference for one display does not establish a therapeutic effect.

A practical way to use the display

In Settings, choose No Alarm and decide whether to show the remaining-time numbers. Try the display during a short reading or writing task. Stop if the visible countdown adds pressure rather than helping with your plan.

Open the timer

Use the free focus timer to set minutes and seconds, pause or stop, and choose the display and alarm settings. Keep the tab open and the device awake while timing.