VOCOO Digital Kitchen Timer - Magnetic Countdown Countup Timer with Large LED Display Volume Adjustable, Easy for Cooking and for Seniors and Kids to Use (White)

This kitchen timer has been such a helpful tool in my classroom! I use it daily to time students during activities, manage transitions, and keep our lessons on track. The countdown feature is easy to set, and the alarm is loud enough to get everyone's attention without being disruptive.It’s simple, reliable, and durable—exactly what I need for a busy classroom setting.

I bought this digital timer after a mechanical one that I I own and love just stopped ringing after a couple of years. After reading some of the reviews, I decided to go with this one. Hopefully, this timer will be more durable than the mechanical one.On my old timer, using was as simple as just turning the knob to the desired minute number and letting go. When the time elapsed, the bell would ring.What intrigued me about this timer is it works on the same idea. Instead of dialing a knob, dialing the outer ring to a desired time sets the time. The depressing the face for a click starts the alarm countdown. The timer not only sets the minutes but also seconds so one can get to very precious settings. The settings are done with one outer ring for both the minutes and seconds. A fast turn sets the minutes and slowing to almost stop or pausing then turning slowly sets the seconds. There is a little bit of hit or miss involved at first and getting used to to get the timer just right. I practiced a few times setting to 10m 00 seconds and found myself overshooting a bit, then backing up (turning counter clockwise) until reaching the proper time. They key I think is to first turn to set the minutes, the pause like a 1/2 second and turn to set the minutes. The timer also works as a stopwatch but I haven't really tried that as my main use of this timer is as a kitchen timer for cooking.The timer is made of plastic is is about the size of a hockey puck. It takes 3 AAA batteries which were included. The batteries easily fit into the battery compartment and there is a door that easily covers the batteries and is easy to remove with a finger. No need to use a coin or take any extra effort.On the back there's a rubber pad that also is magnetic. It serves 2 purposes. First, to not slide if placed on a smooth surface. Second, to stick on to something metallic like a refrigerator. Even with the rubber pad, the magnet is strong and the timer's body doesn't move when the outer ring is turned.The timer has settings which you can set to how you like it to perform. It can be set to econ mode to conserve batteries but not have the LED on all the time. There is a ring volume selection for mute, low or high. I wish there was a setting to set minutes only and to set the alarm to turn off automatically at a shorter time. The only time is 60 seconds if you don't manually stop the alarm beep.I see a trade off with this timer over the mechanical type. One is there is more turning involved with this digital timer. For example, if I want to set the timer to 50 minutes, there are more revolutions needed than a simple mechanical timer. But on the other hand, this offers more precision being digital.Here is what I like an dislike of the timer:Likes:-------- dial set for setting time- easy to read numbers- easy battery replacement door and battery holder- loud beep- digital minutes and seconds offers more precision if needed- attractive and serves as a conversation piece- won't slide of smooth countertop and has strong magnet for sticking on refridgeratorDislikes---------- no way to set only minutes- no way to set shorter beep duration- not as simple to operate as mechanicalI give the VOCOO Digital Kitchen Timer 5 stars.

MY FAVORITE TIMER ever to use in my classroom - I will only buy these. The perfect size, easy to use and looks better then those big red timers

When I first tried using this timer, the setting ring was locked in place, so that I was unable to turn it at all. After fooling around with it a bit, it suddenly unlocked and I was able to adjust it easily. However, for a while it seemed to switch at random between a locked and unlocked position, until it finally settled down into a usable configuration. I imagine that turning the ring must engage an internal gear, which sometimes get's jammed.Since then it has worked well, and the adjustment ring turns smoothly with little effort. Now, my only complaint is that the timer "rolls over" if increased past the the maximum (99 min, 55 sec) to zero, and rolls over if decreased below zero to 99 min, 55 sec, which I find rather clumsy. I would prefer that if one attempts to increase the time past the maximum, it just stays at the maximum, rather than rolling over, and that if one attempts to set it to "negative" time, it just stays at zero.Despite these gripes, I find it quite useful. If it continues to work without the adjustment ring locking up again, I'll be satisfied with it.

I bought this for my elderly mom and she loves it! Easy to use and see, and loud enough for her to hear!

Used for a few months now and works so well we also bought my in-laws one. Easy to use and setup. Color is bright enough to be seen easily from a distance (ours is kept magnetized onto the fridge and can easily be seen from the stove). Beeping is loud and display size of time is big to hear when a few feet away.

Exactly what I needed, simple to use and can set the exact time with ease-does not take a long time to set the timer to seconds or multiple hours- quick turn of the dial gets you there fast. May get another one!

Works great easy to use magnetic. Love it.