Does the timer have a gentle sound or is it a traditional beep or bell? want it to signal the end of meditation.
394680
for me this one is gentle but not the best and no signal the end of meditation
394681
There are six sounds that run throughout the time, then just quit. Rain, ocean, bird song, summer night, heartbeat, brook. I find the sounds harsh and annoying, as there is no volume control. Even though it's advertised as a mediation timer, it really isn't. I'm sorry I bought it.
394682
I returned this and ordered the Blue Moon timer and stopwatch. If I remember correctly, I only wanted the gentle sound at the end of my timing and not during. I like the Blue Moon. It has a gentle chime at the end of the time you set. I use it in my classroom and my kids love it. But there are no ambient sounds -- just the chime at the end of the time.
394683
It is not a timer in that sense. It times whatever sound you choose for 15, 30, 60 minutes--then stops. Try meditationtimer.com.
394684
Ooops. THere is a volume control after all, but the lowest is still annoying to me. Oh, well.
394685
The problem is that the sound doesn't begin at a specific time, it ends at a specific time.It's not a good device to use as a meditation timer. The sounds are basic 'white noise' (ocean, rain, river, birds). It may be O.K. for guided meditation but it's not good for Zen.
394686
The apparatus has a continuous gentle sound in various offerings...rain, ocean, summer night, etc. for the duration of the timed setting. At the end, there is no beep or bell. The sound just ends. I purchased this for the same reason and I've found that I like this better than the traditional bell but you may not feel that way. It can be set in durations of 15, 30 or 60 minutes only so if you don't want to be boxed into those time frames you may want to look for another device. Hope this helps!
394687
It actually doesn't have a sound, it just turns off at the end of the time you have set it for.
394688
Hi, Actually the timer plays your choice of the sounds (rain, ocean, birds etc) for the selected time (15, 30 or 1 hr) and then turns the device off.
2095246
No. I beeps at the end of the time only. BTW, I discovered that it also can act as a stopwatch (i.e., counting up). I don't think there's any alarm in that mode, although I haven't let it go to 99+ minutes to see. (grin)
2146267
It doesn't tick. It is audible because it makes a beeping noise when the time is up. It's pretty quiet though and I don't find it annoying. It beeps three times and then stops, but you can turn that off if you don't want it to beep at all.
2130039
It has a timer. It is an adjustable on-off timer that you can set in 30 minute increments up to 7.5 hours. It does beep when you shut it off but it is a quick single beep. It beeps when you turn it on or off but again it is quick and not annoying.
314607
Actually, my husband uses this timer (I use the timer on my iPhone). But he says that the timer has a "reasonably loud bell." I hope that helps
589089
I'm not absolutely sure what you mean by a "warning beep." There is no sound until the timer runs out. Then it beeps constantly for 30 seconds or more until you turn it off.
1515433
A mechanical timer rings once the countdown is complete. A metronome would be a better option for repetitive signals with such a small duration.
117555
Hello Patricia, For a meditation class the three chimes is ideal. More sound variation. Thanks, CALIN.
1360152
Volume not adjustable, but not jarring. Sounds "beep .. beep .. beep" for a couple minutes then stops on its own. Just seems loud for such a tiny timer. I've had larger timers (Pyrex, for example) which I can hardly hear in the next room, and which beep for only 5-10 seconds before stopping. I must admit I do not use this timer as a clock or a "count up" because I only need a timer and this is perfect for my use. I like it so much that I always keep an unopened spare on hand in case I drop and break this one and need an instant replacement.
1502895
I don't consider the beep terribly loud, and no, there are no "reminder beeps". It beeps when it's done. When using the defrost cycle, it beeps when it's halfway done and then again when it's done.
1008100
Yes, it does. More of a beep, than buzz, but it is loud. Good timer for the money. Hope this helps.
2111844
The beeping is easily heard ("clock radio volume" loud). I bought it to not hear the ticking sound of my old-fashioned timer. Note, there is no volume control. I take the one AAA battery out when not in use to "save" on battery since always "on."
885967
Mine beeps both when I push the bottoms to turn it on and when it runs out of water thus shuts off. It does NOT beep when the timer is up.
1590323
The timer beeps according to which event is ending. The top event beeps in sequences of one. The second beeps in sequences of two. Three for three, four for four. It will beep until you turn it off.
1996603
I hadn't noticed since I've been using the timer. But I just finished this mornings brew and it does not beep. I believe Cuisinart does that.
369813
Do you mean at the end of the time set? If so, no. Mine beeps for 30 or 60 seconds, when the set time is over.. I don't get any kind of 'reminders'.
605472
It does not beep, and the "Pop-up" is pretty quiet. But the timer is clearly easy to see, and it is a count down. Still loving this product!