Choose the duration
Pick a session length that feels realistic for you. There is no requirement to begin with a long session.
Meditation · Focus · Mindfulness
How To Use A
How To Use A
Meditation Timer
A meditation timer gives your practice a simple beginning and end. Learn how to set the duration, choose bells or calming sounds, then put the clock aside and focus on your session without repeatedly checking the time.
A meditation timer is a practical tool for structuring a session, not a requirement for meditation. Choose a duration, sound and approach that feel comfortable for your own routine.
Start simply
You do not need a complicated meditation routine.
One of the simplest ways to begin unguided meditation is to remove the need to keep track of time yourself.
A meditation timer lets you decide how long you want to practise before you begin. Once the session starts, there is no need to keep looking at the clock.
Meditation Bell Timer adds optional Tibetan bell intervals and calming soundscapes, allowing you to create an environment that suits your own practice. If you are deciding which background sound to use, explore our Best Meditation Sounds guide.
10:00
Set it. Start it. Let go.
The timer takes care of the clock while you focus on the practice.
Before you begin
Three simple decisions.
Before starting a session, decide how long you want to practise, what you want to listen to and where you want to place your attention.
Choose your sound
Use silence, a gentle bell or one of the available ambient soundscapes depending on your preference.
Choose your focus
You might focus on breathing, physical sensations, a sound or simply the experience of sitting quietly.
Meditation Bell & Zen Timer
A timer designed to stay out of your way.
Meditation Bell Timer is built for people who want an uncomplicated way to time an unguided meditation session.
There are no lessons to complete and no complicated meditation programme to follow. Set your session, choose your options and begin.
- Custom meditation timer
- Adjustable session duration
- Tibetan bell intervals
- 12 immersive soundscapes
- Brown Noise & focus sounds
- Dark Screen mode
- Offline listening
- Minimalist interface
Step by step
How to use a meditation timer.
The process can be remarkably simple. The important part is creating a session you can actually begin.
Find a comfortable place
Sit somewhere where you can remain relatively undisturbed for the duration of your session.
Set the timer
Choose your desired duration before you begin. Start with a manageable amount of time.
Begin your practice
Close your eyes if comfortable and bring your attention to your chosen object of focus.
Follow the ending bell
When the timer finishes, allow the bell to mark the natural end of the session.
How long?
Choose a session that fits the moment.
The ideal meditation duration is personal. A shorter session that you actually complete can be more useful to your routine than a longer session you continually postpone.
5 min
Quick reset
Useful when you want a short pause during a busy day or need a simple starting point.
10 min
Everyday session
A manageable length for creating a regular meditation habit.
20 min
Deeper practice
A longer period for people who are comfortable remaining with their practice for more time.
30+ min
Extended session
Suitable when you have deliberately set aside more time for an uninterrupted practice.
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Sound as a simple anchor
Gentle sound can help define the boundaries of a session without requiring spoken guidance.
Bells & soundscapes
Make the environment your own.
Meditation does not have to be completely silent. Some people prefer a bell at the beginning and end, while others enjoy a consistent ambient background.
Meditation Bell Timer includes Tibetan bell intervals and 12 immersive soundscapes, giving you options without turning the experience into a complicated audio mixer.
If you prefer background noise for concentration, explore our Brown Noise for ADHD Focus resource.
Unguided meditation
You do not always need someone talking you through it.
A meditation timer provides structure without providing instructions throughout the session.
That can be useful for people who already have a meditation practice, prefer silence or simply want control over what they focus on.
- Choose your own focus
- No spoken instructions
- Flexible session length
- Optional interval bells
- Optional ambient sound
- Simple session structure
- Suitable for repeat practice
- Control remains with you
Your next session
Set the timer.
Set the timer.
Leave the clock behind.
Meditation Bell Timer gives you a simple way to create timed, unguided meditation sessions with optional Tibetan bells and calming soundscapes.
The Meditation Bell Timer collection
Three apps.
Three apps.
One calmer ecosystem.
Different tools for different moments — from simple meditation timing to frequency listening and fully custom sound baths.
Meditation Bell & Zen Timer
Our original minimalist meditation timer, combining custom session timing, Tibetan bells and immersive ambient soundscapes.
- Custom meditation timer
- Tibetan bell intervals
- 12 immersive soundscapes
- Brown Noise & focus sounds
- Dark Screen mode
- Offline listening
Solfeggio Frequencies Healing
Explore a dedicated collection of Solfeggio frequencies, including the traditional scale alongside 432 Hz, 4 Hz Delta and 40 Hz Gamma.
- 12 frequency options
- 174 Hz – 963 Hz
- 432 Hz
- 4 Hz Delta
- 40 Hz Gamma
- Minimalist black interface
Sound Bath Zen
Build your own sound bath by combining frequency audio with calming ambient soundscapes and controlling the two layers independently.
- Two independent audio layers
- Solfeggio & brainwave frequencies
- Nature & ambient sounds
- Independent volume controls
- Saved presets
- Long-form sessions
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Explore the wider Meditation Bell Timer resource collection.
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