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Answers to the questions that come up most. Anything else, email me.
How do I start a timer?
Type what you’re working on into the field at the top of the home page and press start. That creates the task and starts the clock in one go. You can file it into a project later, or leave it unfiled. Tasks in a project or on a task’s own page have the same start control.
Where is the app on my Mac?
In the menu bar, at the top right of the screen. Click the clock to open the timer. The main window with projects, tasks and the activity chart opens from there when you need it.
Can I start a timer without opening the app?
Yes. WabiTime exposes Start Countdown, Start Stopwatch, Start WabiCycles, Pause and Resume to Siri and the Shortcuts app, so you can say it, put it on a widget button, or wire it into an automation.
What are the three timer modes?
Countdown runs to a length you set. Stopwatch runs until you stop it. WabiCycles alternates work and break intervals. Pick whichever fits the task; the record treats them all the same.
Does a running timer follow me between devices?
No. Projects, tasks and finished sessions sync through iCloud, so the record is the same everywhere. A timer that is running stays on the device where you started it.
Does it work offline?
Fully. Everything is stored on the device and syncs when iCloud is reachable again.
What is strict mode?
An iPhone option. With strict mode on, the timer runs while the phone is face down and pauses when you pick it up.
Why did my timer pause on its own?
On the Mac, the timer can pause when it detects you have gone idle. You can turn that off in Settings.
What do the widgets show?
The Daily Goal widget shows progress on today’s goal. The Project widget shows a project’s time today and its current tasks. On iPhone, a running timer also appears as a Live Activity on the lock screen and in the Dynamic Island.
Can I schedule a task for later?
Yes. Scheduled tasks appear when they are due, and you can optionally have them added to Apple Reminders as well.
What does WabiTime Plus include?
Unlimited projects and tasks, the activity charts and stats, and iCloud sync between devices. It is a monthly or yearly subscription, managed through your Apple Account like any other.
How do I cancel or restore a subscription?
Subscriptions are managed by Apple. Open Settings on your iPhone, tap your name, then Subscriptions; on a Mac, open the App Store, click your name, then Account Settings.