Custom Timer: How to Create a Timer with Adjustable Time on Your iPhone

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to create a shortcut that allows you to customize the timer duration. By following these steps, you can easily set a timer for any duration you need, not just the fixed minutes.

1. Create a New Shortcut.

1. Open the Shortcuts app.
2. Tap the “+” button in the top right corner to create a new shortcut.
3. Tap “Add Action.”

2. Set Up Input Prompt.

1. In the action list, type “Request” to find the Request Input action.
2. Select the first “Request Input” action.
3. Enter the prompt text you want, such as “Timer Duration.”
4. In the “Request Content” field, select “Number,” as we need a time input.

3. Set Variable.

1. Tap “Set Variable” action.
2. Tap the variable name field and enter a name, such as “x.”
3. Set “Provided Input” as the variable “x.”

4. Start Timer.

1. Tap “Search Apps and Actions.”
2. Type “Timer” to find relevant timer actions.
3. Select the “Start Timer” action.
4. In the “Duration” field, tap “Select Variable” and choose variable “x.”

5. Test and Run.

1. Tap the triangle button in the bottom right corner to run the shortcut.
2. In the pop-up dialog, enter the timer duration, for example, “10,” and tap “Done.”
3. You’ll see a new 10-minute timer has started running.

6. Save and Use the Shortcut.

1. Tap “Done” to save the shortcut.
2. You can long-press the shortcut icon, choose “Rename” to change the name, for example, to “Custom Timer.”
3. Long-press the shortcut icon, choose “Share,” then select “Add to Home Screen” to add it to your home screen.

7. Quick Access.

1. You can drag the shortcut to the Dock for quick access.
2. Tap the shortcut icon on the home screen, enter the desired time, and tap “Done” to start a new timer.
3. By following these steps, you can easily create a customizable timer to meet various time needs. Managing and using timers has never been easier!

8. Video.

You can watch the following demo video by choosing your preferred subtitle language.