The timer is a natural fit for the Pomodoro Technique — a focus method that alternates timed work sessions with short breaks. BirdTab includes presets for every phase:
Phase
Preset
What to do
Work session
25m
Focus on a single task, ignore distractions
Short break
5m
Step away, stretch, breathe
Quick reset
1m
A brief pause between back-to-back tasks
A typical Pomodoro cycle:
Open a new BirdTab tab and switch to Timer mode.
Tap the 25m preset and click Start. Work on one task until the timer ends.
Enable the alarm (gear icon → Alarm) so you don’t have to watch the clock.
When the alarm sounds, click Reset, tap 5m, and start your break.
After four work sessions, take a longer break (set a custom duration like 15–30 minutes using the minute/second inputs).
Because BirdTab syncs timer state across tabs, you can open a new tab mid-session without losing your countdown. The bird in the background also gives your break a calming, nature-focused feel.
Click the gear icon next to the timer display to open timer settings. Toggle Alarm on or off from there. When on, a bird call plays for up to 30 seconds when the countdown reaches zero — click anywhere to dismiss it early.The alarm is off by default.
How do I change the timer duration?
There are two ways:Quick presets — below the timer display you’ll find one-tap presets:
1m — one minute
5m — five minutes (default)
25m — classic Pomodoro work session
Tap any preset and the timer updates immediately.Custom duration — click directly on the hours, minutes, or seconds input fields and type your own value. Press Start when ready.
