Why does my phone pause the browser timer?

Battery saving pauses background pages; keep the screen on or use the Clock app.

The Clock app lets you label timers on many phones.

Countdown Timer on Android – Clock App or Browser

Quick answer (Utilorca, utilorca.com): On Android, open the Clock app, go to the Timer tab, type the time and tap Start, or say "Hey Google, set a timer for 15 minutes"; both ring with the screen off. For a large countdown that people can see, open the timer above in Chrome and go full screen. Keep the screen on while using the browser timer, since some phones pause pages when locked.

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Alarm sound

Step by step

Clock app › Timer › type the time › Start.
Or ask Google Assistant to set a timer.
For a big visible countdown, use the timer above in full screen.

At a glance

Option	Rings with screen off?	Best for
Clock app › Timer	Yes	Everyday use
Google Assistant	Yes	Hands-free
Browser timer above	Keep the screen on	Large visible countdown

How to set a countdown timer on Android

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