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Jun 14, 2015 5:18 PM in response to Meg St._Clairby davidfromtrappe,Yeah. I have come to that conclusion. I've put in a feature request in Apple feedback. I tried using third party timers, but unlike Apple's timer they don't alert you when the timer reaches 0 and the display is turned off. I'm trying to raise awareness of this issue as the watch is useless for emergency medical assessments. People who aren't emergency medical responders like me don't understand this issue.
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Jun 14, 2015 8:18 PM in response to davidfromtrappeby Ralph9430,I did a quick search of the App Store and noted at least one app that might do what you want. It's "Due – Reminders, Countdown Timers." I suggest you do a more complete search to see if there is one there that might provide the 30 second time you need.
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Jun 14, 2015 8:40 PM in response to Ralph9430by davidfromtrappe,I've tried several third party countdown timers and although they allow sub minute timers they don't alert you when they are done and if the display is off, then you don't know that the time has elapsed. You can't keep the display on long enough to watch the timer fully countdown.
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Feb 23, 2016 1:22 PM in response to davidfromtrappeby Vasean,The closest thing that is currently available is to switch to the "Chronograph" watch face and hit the timer button in the upper right corner.
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Feb 23, 2016 1:25 PM in response to 12bapbenby Vasean,Using the digital crown will not allow setting a time that is less than a minute, which is the issue we are trying to address.
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Feb 23, 2016 5:55 PM in response to Vaseanby Lawrence Finch,Or just use the watch face. After displaying the watch face tap the screen and it will stay on for 75 seconds.
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Feb 24, 2016 2:48 AM in response to davidfromtrappeby Jonathan UK,Lawrence Finch wrote:
Or just use the watch face. After displaying the watch face tap the screen and it will stay on for 75 seconds.
The wake period of up to 70 seconds (rather than 75) is not the default on tap behaviour.
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Feb 24, 2016 2:56 AM in response to davidfromtrappeby Jonathan UK,The Utility, Simple and Colour watch faces each include a large second hand, which you may find helpful for conveniently timing periods of less than one minute.
Under watchOS 2 and later, Apple Watch can remain awake for:
- Up to around 6 seconds, when waking the watch by raising your wrist;
- Up to 15 seconds on being tapped (the default setting), or;
- Up to 70 seconds on being tapped.
For your choice of the longer time periods to apply, interact with your watch by tapping the display or pressing the Digital Crown. For example:
- Wake your watch by tapping on it, or;
- Wake your watch by pressing the Digital Crown once, or;
- Tap on the display when the watch is already awake, or;
- Press the Digital Crown when the watch is already awake (for example, if it is set to Resume Last Activity on wrist raise, you may need to press the Digital Crown to return to the watch face).
To choose between 15 and 70 second time periods:
- On your iPhone, in the Watch app, go to: My Watch > General > Wake Screen - under On Tap, select the setting for 15 or 70 seconds.
Note that, if your wrist is lowered during that time, your watch will still return to sleep.
if you would like Apple to consider adding new features - including support for Timer periods of less than one minute - you can submit feedback here:
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Feb 24, 2016 3:04 AM in response to davidfromtrappeby Jonathan UK,If you have not yet done so, the instructions below explain how to update your iPhone and Apple Watch to the latest software (the 70 second wake time option is available under watchOS 2 and later):
- Update the iOS software on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
- Update the software on your Apple Watch - Apple Support
To switch to using a different watch face:
- When viewing the time on your watch, press firmly on the display > swipe left / right to your preferred watch face > either tap on the Customise button (to customise any available watch face features and/or complications) or just tap on the selected watch face to start using it.
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Mar 29, 2016 12:31 PM in response to davidfromtrappeby Truguce,I came here looking for an alternate way to set timer for seconds. What I currently do is put the watch in voice command and say "set timer for 30 seconds" and it will set and start the timer for said time. It always works, just need a way to set it without having to give voice command. When timing sports events it can get loud and might take some time for the watch to figure out what was said.
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Mar 29, 2016 12:35 PM in response to Truguceby Jonathan UK,Truguce wrote:
just need a way to set it without having to give voice command. When timing sports events it can get loud and might take some time for the watch to figure out what was said.
You can submit feedback here:
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Aug 4, 2016 7:12 AM in response to davidfromtrappeby livenwell,Use Siri on your apple watch to set the desired timer. "Hey Siri, set a 30 second timer".