Our timer runs quietly, without distractions in quiet and sound sensitive environments. It also features selectable alert volumes: silent, soft and high, along with two alarm durations: short (3 seconds) and long (30 seconds). To stop the alert, simply press the button at the top. Our timer is designed with ease of use in mind. By turning the central knob clockwise, you can set the desired countdown duration. The timer starts counting automatically once set. Encased in a protective made of durable materials, this timer, is designed to withstand daily wear and tear while ensuring optimal performance. With a simple concept, our Visual Timer makes understanding and tracking time easy and fun. As time goes by, the vibrant rainbow disc fades counterclockwise, a mesmerizing display that helps both children and adults understand the abstract concept of time, thus enhancing time management skills. This versatile 60-minute analog timer is a valuable accessory in numerous environments. Use it as a kitchen stopwatch to perfectly time your kitchen, study stopwatch for kids to improve their concentration, homework stopwatch in classrooms for teachers or even meeting stopwatch to ensure efficiency. Equipped with a low battery indicator light that flashes when battery levels are low, our timer requires 2 AAA batteries (not included) to operate.