The timer is ready and working. But every time the user locks the screen the timer stops. Is there a way for the timer to continue working when the screen is locked?

The thunkable timer does not seem to work in the background！ :sob: But ai2 can.

@Balanced_Kitchen @tony.ycy.program Check this out [image] How to create a timer that runs in the background or with the app closed completely Tutorials and DIY Guides Hey Thunkers! I wanted to create a quick tutorial to demonstrate how to have a timer that runs in the background independent of the app being open or closed. First, here is the visual layout, of course, i doubt yours will be the same as mine exactly but for demonstration purposes, here you go! [Screen Shot 2020-03-14 at 11.58.34 PM] Step 1: Create 1 stored variable. This guy will do our real “timer” work and keep track of everything we need Because I utilize the variable as a list, I need …

An interesting solution. I also thought to use the local time, but I assumed that there is an easier option :slight_smile:

I added synchronization with the local time and now everything is OK. However, everything turned out to be in vain because I have an event when the timer becomes 00:00:00, which cannot happen when the screen is locked. I will build the timer in html. The web viewer I think works in background mode.

The html file is ready. Will anyone help me integrate the features into it Post Message and Receive Message. With Post Message you need to set the time in seconds and Receive Message to trigger a play sound and this should happen when the timer is 00:00:00. I admit I have no idea how to do it. timer.txt (4.6 KB) https://x.thunkable.com/copy/983001297d524c97619314788a5e711f

It turned out that the web viewer does not work for iOS either. Obviously it is impossible to make a timer with Thunkable. I do not understand why basic sensors do not work in the background, given that good practices show the opposite. I hope someday this will change!

The stored variable works. @darren has an example that is worth looking at.

If I don’t bother you, can you send link!

Here you are [image] New to thunkable, trying to hire someone to finish my app Questions about Thunkable Hey John! To my knowledge, this is a limitation rather than a bug. Here is a quick video explaining a work around I did for a similar app about a year ago:

Timer synchronization is not a problem for me (when restarting the application, if the timer is still counting down). The problem is if the timer has expired while the application is in the background. Then I have an event (such as a bell ringing) that will never be triggered. I am looking for a solution to this problem. So far I have not found and therefore option two - no timer :slight_smile: Thank you though!

Help build a timer that works when the screen is locked

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