![]() So that’s the easiest way to set a timer on the Mac, thanks to good old Siri. This is worth paying attention to if you frequently use the Do Not Disturb mode features on the Mac (or have it always on, like me) to focus, and were planning on using a timer on the Mac as something like a pomodoro timer or time management trick (for what it’s worth, if you wanted to use the timer on the Mac for pomodoro or task management, then the Be Focused app is free on the Mac App Store and does that job from the menu bar). Similarly, if you set timers with HomePod then you will be familiar with the Siri approach to this.Īn interesting component of using Siri to set a timer on Mac is that it uses the Reminders app on the Mac to set the timer, and the timer does not count down visually like it does on iPhone or iPad.Īdditionally, because the Mac Timer set by Siri is using the Reminders app, if you have Do Not Disturb or a Focus mode enabled, you might miss the alert signifying that the timer is up. If you’ve been previously setting a timer on iPhone or iPad either with the Clock app, or with Siri, you’ll likely find this functionality is familiar to you. If you use Type to Siri on the Mac, then you can simply initiate Siri then type out “set a timer for (time)” and it will accomplish the same thing. Otherwise, activate Siri through the menu bar, or by launching it directly to issue the timer setting command. If you have Hey Siri enabled on the Mac you can use voice commands. You can use seconds, minutes, hours, or days for your time measure.įor example, using “Hey Siri, set a timer for 5 minutes” will tell Siri to set a timer that alerts you in five minutes. Summon Siri on the the Mac, then say “Set a timer for (time)”.** Sync with iOS devices requires Be Focused Pro for iOS, sold separately.Instead, setting a timer on a Mac is accomplished with Siri. * Integration with Focus Matrix requires the Pro version of Focus Matrix, sold separately. Integration with Focus Matrix to manage tasks using Eisenhower's urgent/important principle* Ability to adjust alarm and chronometer volumes Customizable frequency of the chronometer sound Global hotkeys to start or stop the timer from any app Ability to paste a task list from other apps Customize reports for fast and easy goal tracking Estimate the number of intervals required to complete a task and track the estimation error Use filters by tags and due dates to keep focussed on the most important tasks Specify different timer settings for different tasks Number of intervals between long breaks.Customize the timer settings to maximize productivity: Use either your iPhone, iPad or Mac – your devices always stay in sync. Create tasks, configure breaks and track your progress throughout the day, week or custom period. It’s a surprisingly effective way to retain motivation and focus. The Be Focused lets you get things done by breaking up individual tasks among discrete intervals, separated by short breaks. Staying on task seems is a real challenge for our screen-bound generation. It’s a surprisingly effective way to retain.
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