Set a timer by voice
Set a timer or a reminder while your hands are busy with something else.
Timers and reminders are what a voice assistant is genuinely good at. Say how long, or say when.
A timer counts down from a length of time. A reminder waits for a moment you name.
Key points
- A timer counts down from a length of time you say out loud
- A reminder needs a time attached, said in the same sentence
What to remember
- Check what it reads back. A misheard time is worth catching.
- How long is a timer. When is a reminder.
Try this
Say “set a timer for one minute” to your own phone, and let it run out.
Practice: Set a timer by voice. Your first lesson is free, with no account or card; the rest are part of a Lantern plan. Interactive lessons require JavaScript.