Digital timer: Can be used for up and down counts. Best for kitchen cooking timer, kids timer, teacher timer, BBQ timer, gym timer, spa timer, hair salon timer, meeting timer, egg timer. Easy to use: There are only three buttons on the top of the timer, one to set minutes, one to set seconds, and the third to start or pause, the operation is very simple; and this timer also has an automatic shut-off function. It will shut down after 10 minutes of inactivity. It turns off automatically, which can greatly extend the battery life. Louder Alarm: You can hear the alarm sound in another room clearly and easily. No more overcooking in the kitchen while watching TV in the living room. Large, Clear Numbers: You can easily read the large, bold numbers on the timer display with just a glance from across the room. PORTABLE AND COMPACT: Includes magnetic back, folding stand and lanyard for versatile display. Perfect timer for homework, workouts, gym workouts, cooking (egg timer), sports, games and classroom timer activities (teachers, students, kids and others)