In the Clock app you can use the timer to count down from a specified time. You can also use the stopwatch to measure the duration of an event.
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Set the timer
- Tap Timer.
- Set the duration of time and a sound to play when the timer ends.
Tip: If you want to fall asleep while playing audio or video, you can set the timer to stop the playback. Tap When Timer Ends, then tap Stop Playing at the bottom.
- Tap Start.
The timer continues even if you open another app or if iPhone goes to sleep.
Track time with the stopwatch
- Tap Stopwatch. To switch between the digital and analog faces, swipe the stopwatch.
- Tap Start.The timing continues even if you open another app or if iPhone goes to sleep.
- To record a lap or split, tap Lap.
- Tap Stop to record the final time.
- Tap Reset to clear the stopwatch.
