Start Timer
Starts a timer in the Clock app for the specified amount of time.
Dictate Timer
Prompts for dictation, then starts a timer for the given number of minutes.
Actions Used
Dictate Text
Transcribes what you say aloud into text and passes the result to the next action.
Get Numbers from Input
Returns numbers from the previous action’s output.
Extra Details
Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Dictate%20Timer
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Dictate%20Timer
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Dictate Timer”
end tell
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Start A Timer
Prompts you to enter a total time, then starts a timer for that length.
Cancel Timer
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Prompts you to enter a total length, then divides it in half and starts a timer for both durations.
Get Current Timer Info
Shows you the duration and remaining time for the current timer – uses Timery to format the remaining time nicely.
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