{"id":245565,"date":"2021-05-08T15:30:23","date_gmt":"2021-05-08T12:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-quickly-set-a-timer-on-your-iphone-or-ipad\/"},"modified":"2021-05-08T15:30:23","modified_gmt":"2021-05-08T12:30:23","slug":"how-to-quickly-set-a-timer-on-your-iphone-or-ipad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-set-a-timer-on-your-iphone-or-ipad\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Quickly Set a Timer on Your iPhone or iPad"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aee7d8942b9b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aee7d8942b9b\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-set-a-timer-on-your-iphone-or-ipad\/#How_to_Quickly_Set_a_Timer_Using_Control_Center\" >How to Quickly Set a Timer Using Control Center<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-quickly-set-a-timer-on-your-iphone-or-ipad\/#How_to_Quickly_Set_a_Timer_Using_Siri\" >How to Quickly Set a Timer Using Siri<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Quickly Set a Timer on Your iPhone or iPad&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone wp-image-725529 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/apple_timer_icon_3.jpg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Apple iPhone Timer Icon on Blue\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To set a timer on your iPhone or iPad, you might usually use the Clock <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>. But there are two quicker ways to set a timer on your Apple device, and we\u2019ll show you how to do it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Quickly_Set_a_Timer_Using_Control_Center\"><\/span>How to Quickly Set a Timer Using Control Center<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/520399\/how-to-use-control-center-on-your-iphone-or-ipad\/\">Control Center on the iPhone or iPad gives you quick access to many toggles and features. You can find a Timer icon in Control Center on the iPhone (but not on the iPad) by default. If you can\u2019t find the Timer button in Control Center, you can add it using the Settings app.<\/p>\n<p>First, open the \u201cSettings\u201d on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-721183\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Open-Settings-App-on-your-iPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.\" width=\"650\" height=\"346\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Settings, tap \u201cControl Center,\u201d and then scroll down and tap the plus button (\u201c+\u201d) next to the \u201cTimer\u201d option. This will add the Timer button to the bottom of Control Center.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Add-Timer-Control-to-Control-Center-on-iPad.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add &quot;Timer&quot; to Control Center on iPhone or iPad.\" width=\"650\" height=\"135\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To change the order of the Control Center icons, tap and drag the Menu icon (three-line icon) next to them.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724929\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Move-Timer-Control-in-Control-Center.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"If necessary, move the order of Timer in Control Center by dragging the menu icon (three lines).\" width=\"650\" height=\"444\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now that the Timer control has been added to the Control Center, it\u2019s time to use it.<\/p>\n<p>On your iPhone or iPad, swipe down from the top-right corner of the screen to open Control Center. If you\u2019re using an older iPhone, swipe up from the bottom of the screen instead.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use Control Center on Your iPhone or iPad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-660541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/launch_control_center_iphone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Launch Control Center on your iPhone or iPad by swiping down from the upper-right corner of the screen or the bottom of the screen on older devices.\" width=\"650\" height=\"569\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, press and hold the Timer button. (Simply tapping the Timer icon will open the Timer section in the Clock app.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Timer-Control-with-Timer-Started.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap and hold the &quot;Timer&quot; icon in Control Center.\" width=\"650\" height=\"305\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a pop-up with a vertical gauge covering the screen. Using your finger, you can swipe up and down to set a timer interval. This pop-up doesn\u2019t let you set custom timers. You can only choose between 1-4-minute, 5-minute, 10-minute, 15-minute, 20-minute, 30-minute, 45-minute, 1-hour, or 2-hour intervals.<\/p>\n<p>After choosing your desired time, tap the \u201cStart\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724923\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Start-Timer-in-Control-Center.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Set the timer slider and tap &quot;Start.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>As the timer ticks down, you\u2019ll see the remaining time at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724924\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Timer-Started-in-Control-Center.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"You'll see a timer count-down in the Control Center pop-up.\" width=\"650\" height=\"366\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want to leave this pop-up screen, tap the blurry area around the slider, and your timer will continue to run in the background. If you want to return to it later, reopen Control Center and tap and hold the animated yellow Timer icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724925\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Timer-Control-with-Timer-Started.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap and hold the &quot;Timer&quot; icon in Control Center.\" width=\"650\" height=\"305\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you like, you can pause the timer by tapping the \u201cPause\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724926\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Pause-Timer-from-Control-Center.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the &quot;Pause&quot; button in the Timer pop-up to pause the timer.\" width=\"650\" height=\"216\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then tap \u201cResume\u201d to get it going again. When the timer ends, you can set another using the same method.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Quickly_Set_a_Timer_Using_Siri\"><\/span>How to Quickly Set a Timer Using Siri<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While Control Center lets you quickly set a timer, you can only choose from one of the preset options. What if you want to set a 12-minute pasta timer? Well, one way to do this is by asking Siri.<\/p>\n<p>On your iPhone or iPad, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/398915\/how-to-set-up-and-use-siri-on-an-iphone\/\">bring up Siri. If you already have the Hey Siri feature enabled, all you have to do is say \u201cHey Siri.\u201d You can also press and hold the Side button on your iPhone or iPad (which is the same button that you use to wake your iPhone or iPad).<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Set Up and Use Siri on an iPhone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Press-Side-Button-on-iPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Press Side Button on iPhone or iPad to launch Siri.\" width=\"650\" height=\"400\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When Siri is ready, just say, \u201cSet a 12-minute timer.\u201d Siri will give you an audio confirmation, and you will see the timer countdown at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Timer-Running-in-Siri.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"An example of the Timer running as shown on screen by Siri.\" width=\"650\" height=\"384\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To monitor your timer, say, \u201cShow my timer\u201d to Siri. To cancel a timer, just say, \u201cCancel my timer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-724927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Timer-Cancelled-in-Siri.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Siri saying &quot;It's cancelled&quot; on the screen after canceling a Timer.\" width=\"650\" height=\"348\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Sadly, the iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch limit you to one timer at a time. If you want to set multiple timers at the same time, you\u2019ll have to use the HomePod\u00a0or another smart speaker system like\u00a0Amazon Echo.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>16 Apple HomePod Tips and Tricks You Need to Know<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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