Lots of people search for a timer "with music", usually to give a short break or classroom task a soundtrack. This page does that without any downloads or licences: the sound is made by your browser as the timer runs.
How to use it
- The timer is set to 5:00 with Calm tones already selected under More options.
- Press Start. You need to press it (or tap the page) so the browser will allow sound.
- The background sound plays during the countdown and fades out at the end, then the alarm rings.
- Use the Ambient volume slider to set the background level and the Volume slider for the alarm.
Where it helps
- Class tidy-up or silent work. A calm background sound can make a quiet task feel less awkward. The classroom timer has the shrinking disk as well.
- Breaks. Sit away from your desk for five minutes with the sound on and the screen in full screen.
- Short relaxation or breathing. There are no instructions here, just a quiet timer. See the meditation timer.
- Kids' activities. A visible countdown with a gentle sound for drawing, reading or quiet time.
Limits to be aware of
- Phones may stop audio when the screen locks or when you switch apps. Keep the page open and in front.
- On iPhones and iPads, the side silent switch can mute web audio. If you hear nothing, check it, then press Test sound.
- Some school and work computers block sound. Test before you need it.
Other lengths: 10 minute timer with ambient sound, plain 5 minute timer.
What the sounds are
| Option | What you hear | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Calm tones | Soft, slow notes from a fixed scale over a low hum, with an echo. Random, so it never repeats exactly | Breaks, tidy-up time, quiet work |
| Soft rain | Filtered noise that sounds like steady rain | Masking background chatter |
| Brown noise | Deep, low-frequency noise, like a distant rumble | Reading, writing |
| Off | Silence until the alarm | When you have your own playlist |
This is generated sound, not recorded songs. We do not claim any benefit from it beyond making a countdown pleasant to sit through. If you want specific songs, start them in your music app and run this timer next to it.