Meditation Timer
A soft bell marks the start, an optional chime sounds every few minutes, and three gentle strikes close the session. Choose a length, settle in, and let the bell keep time.
The bells are lower and quieter than the alarm on the other timers, and nothing flashes or pulses when the session ends.
Space start/pause · R reset · F fullscreen · M mute
How to use it
Begin with five minutes
A short daily sit builds the habit faster than an occasional long one. Move up to ten or fifteen once five feels easy.
Interval bells
A quiet chime every few minutes is a cue to notice whether attention has wandered and bring it back, without opening your eyes to check the time.
Body scans and breathwork
Use each interval bell to move on: to the next region of the body, or to the next breathing pattern in your practice.
Nothing to watch
No pulsing ring, no flashing digits, no alarm tone. Turn the screen away or dim it; the sound is the only signal you need.
Tips
- Press Space and close your eyes; the first bell confirms the session has begun.
- The interval bell can be changed or switched off mid-session without restarting.
- Set your volume before you begin: the bells are deliberately soft, so test them at the level you need.
Questions
How long should a beginner meditate?
Five to ten minutes a day is a common starting point in introductory mindfulness courses. Regularity matters more than length; extend the session when sitting through it no longer feels like a struggle.
What does the bell sound like?
A synthesised bell generated in your browser, with a low fundamental and a fade of several seconds. It sounds once at the start, once at each interval if you enable one, and three times at the end.
Can I meditate with the screen off?
On a computer, yes: the bells are scheduled when you press start, so they ring on time even if you switch tabs or the display sleeps. Phones usually pause the browser when locked, so keep the screen on at low brightness.