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Interval Timer with Beep

This is a minimalist interval timer with beep — set a number of seconds or minutes above, select Start Beeping, and a short synthesized tone plays on every interval until you stop it. There's no audio file to load and no drift over long sessions: the timing runs on a background clock built specifically to keep the beat exact even if you switch to another tab or lock your screen.

How the Interval Beeper Works

Enter a number in the interval field, choose Seconds or Minutes, and select Start Beeping. The screen switches to a countdown showing the time until the next beep, with a full-screen color pulse flashing in sync each time the tone fires. Select the large Stop button whenever you're done — there's nothing to save or configure beyond the interval itself.

Because the countdown runs in a background timer rather than the page's own clock, the beep keeps its exact cadence even while a phone screen is off or the browser tab is in the background — the point of a screen-free pacer is that you shouldn't need to keep looking at it.

Common Beep Intervals (10, 20, 30, and 60 Seconds, and 1 Minute)

Any whole number works, but a few lengths cover most uses: 10 seconds for fast tempo drills, 20 or 30 seconds for HIIT-style work rounds, and 60 seconds (1 minute) for a slower, steady pacing beat. Switch the unit toggle to Minutes for anything longer — a 2, 5, or 10-minute repeating beep is set up the same way, just with a bigger number and the other unit selected.

Adjusting Pitch and Volume

Select Audio Settings on the setup screen to open two sliders: Tone Pitch, adjustable from 200 Hz to 2000 Hz, and Volume. A lower pitch reads as a duller thud and a higher one as a sharper chirp — useful for telling this timer's beep apart from a phone's other notification sounds. Both sliders apply live, including mid-session, so you can dial in the tone while the beeper is already running.

Uses for a Repeating Beep Timer

A single, exact, repeating beep is a simple tool with a wide range of uses: tempo training for running or rowing drills, marking HIIT or interval workout rounds, cueing a meditation or breathing practice without a screen to watch, pacing a public-speaking or presentation rehearsal, or any repetitive task that benefits from a strict, screen-free beat instead of glancing at a clock.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make a timer beep every 30 seconds?

Set the interval field to 30, keep the unit on Seconds, and select Start Beeping. The timer plays a short synthesized beep every 30 seconds until you select Stop — no downloads or audio files involved, just a tone generated live in your browser.

Can I set an interval timer to beep every minute?

Yes — switch the unit toggle to Minutes, set the interval to 1, and select Start Beeping. Any whole number of minutes works the same way, so a 2, 5, or 10-minute repeating beep is just as easy to set up.

Is there a free online interval timer with a beep?

Yes — this interval timer is completely free, with no account and no sign-up. It runs entirely in your browser, generating the beep tone itself rather than loading an audio file, so there's nothing to download.

Can I use a 10 second interval timer with beep for tempo training?

Yes. Set the interval to 10 seconds and Start Beeping, and it holds an exact, drift-free cadence for as long as you need — useful for tempo training, drill pacing, or any repetition that needs a strict, screen-free beat to move to.

Does this work as a HIIT interval timer?

Yes — set the beep to whatever round length your workout uses (30 seconds and 1 minute are common HIIT lengths) and each beep marks the next round or rest period. It's a plain repeating cue rather than a full work/rest timer with separate phases, so it suits styles where one beep is all you need to keep moving.