Trick to use quick timer on iPhone

The iOS Clock app has a Timer feature that helps you set a certain amount of time and count down to the end of time. Users often use the Timer to create reminders during gym, kitchen or timer to do something.

The fastest way to set timer settings in the Timer is to use the Siri virtual assistant. First, start Siri with the command 'Hey Siri!' or hold the Side key (on iPhone models using Face ID, the Home key on iPhone using Touch ID).

Next, tell Siri to use the Timer via the syntax 'set a timer for .', for example if you want to set the countdown timer to 5 minutes 30 seconds, just say 'set a timer for 2 minutes and 30 seconds'.

As soon as Siri processes your request, the Timer's timer will start running in the background and it will notify you when the time expires.

Another quick way to use the Timer is from the Control Center. Swipe down from the top right of the screen (with Face ID) or from the bottom of the screen (with Touch ID) to open the Control Center.

Next, touch and hold the timer icon in the Control Center toolbar. There will be a time adjustment bar appears, just swipe up or down to select the time you want. Setting with the Control Center will have 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 45 minute timelines, as well as 1 or 2 hours. You cannot set the same number of seconds as with Siri.

Finally click Start to start the timer.