Getting Started

Welcome to SmartTimer.app! This guide will help you get started with creating and managing timers.

Quick Start

  1. Sign up - Create an account or use a free anonymous timer
  2. Create an organization - Set up your team workspace
  3. Create a timer session - Start a new session for your event
  4. Add timers - Add countdown or countup timers to your session
  5. Share - Share view or control links with your team

Creating Your First Timer

To create your first timer:

  1. Navigate to your organization dashboard
  2. Click "Create Session"
  3. Give your session a name
  4. Add your first timer by clicking "Add Timer"
  5. Configure the timer settings (countdown/countup, duration, messages)
  6. Start the timer!

Timer Types

SmartTimer.app supports two types of timers:

Countdown Timers

Countdown timers start at a specific duration and count down to zero. Perfect for:

  • Presentation time limits
  • Meeting time boxes
  • Break timers
  • Event countdowns

Countup Timers

Countup timers start at zero and count upward. Ideal for:

  • Tracking elapsed time
  • Open-ended discussions
  • Activity duration tracking

Sharing Timers

You can share timers in two ways:

  • View Link - Recipients can see the timer but cannot control it
  • Control Link - Recipients can start, stop, and modify the timer

To create a share link, click the "Share" button in your timer session.

Next Steps