ADHD Timer

Q: Is Lumi free, and where can I get it?

Lumi has a 7-day free trial, then plans start at $10 a month billed annually ($14 monthly for Core). It’s coming to iPhone first, with Android after. There is no web app.

An ADHD timer that works alongside you

Set your time, name your task, and start. Turn on body doubling, and Lumi keeps you company, and checks in periodically to keep you focused

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What is an adhd Timer?

An ADHD timer is used to make time easier to see and keep track of when you have ADHD. It counts down a set stretch of time with a visual display, a sound, or both, so the minutes don't slip by unnoticed. It's a tool for focus, not a treatment.

An ADHD timer meant to keep you in focus

Start with something from your day

Choose a task from your calendar, your planned tasks for the day, or your Brain Dump, or create a new one on the spot. Lumi is in the ring when your session begins, and a moment later your task’s emoji appears, so you can see at a glance what you’re working on.

Start from your home screen

Time is easier to hold onto when you can see it. Lumi comes with a suite of widgets for your homescreen and lockscreen, keeping you on task and focused through the moments you need Lumi the most.

Sync your calendars to your ADHD planner

Lumi's ready to help you stay focused

Select the task you want to focus on, and Lumi sits with you while you work on it

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Lumi works beside you

Every session opens with Lumi right there, a calm presence for the moments when starting is the hard part. You don’t have to say anything, but if you want to, tell Lumi how it’s going and you’ll get a short, grounding reply. If the quiet is too loud, add rain, brown noise, lo-fi, or another sound.

A way out without the guilt

Some days you’re in the zone and want more time, and some days you need to stop and can’t. Add ten, twenty, or thirty minutes in one tap. Drop a stray thought into your Brain Dump without losing your place. And if you can’t stop, a gentle wind-down gives you a five- or ten-minute runway, or you can stop right now, with no judgment.

What Lumi's ADHD Timer
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Time blindness

Task paralysis

Hyperfocus

Executive dysfunction

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A quick look at how Lumi’s planner works. If something’s missing, write to us and we’ll answer.

Do timers work for ADHD?

Many people find them useful because a timer gives an open-ended task an edge. It won’t change how your brain handles time, but seeing how much is left can make starting, and stopping, a little easier. If a timer doesn’t help with a certain task, that’s fine too.

How do I use a timer for ADHD?

Pick one task, choose a short time you can say yes to, such as 10 or 15 minutes, and start. When it ends, you can stop, add more time, or take a break. In Lumi, you drag the ring to set anywhere from 1 to 60 minutes.

What's the best length for an ADHD timer?

There isn’t one right answer. Shorter sessions, around 10 to 25 minutes, are easier to begin, and you can add ten, twenty, or thirty more minutes if you’re in the flow.

How do I manage time with ADHD?

Time can be hard to feel until it’s nearly gone, so it helps to make it visible: see how long something will take, set an end time, and get a heads-up before it arrives. A visual timer does the first two. You can read more in our guide to time blindness.

How is Lumi different from a regular visual timer?

A regular visual timer shows time passing. Lumi adds a companion who stays with you, built-in sounds, tasks from your calendar and Brain Dump, and a gentle way to stop if you can’t.

Can I use it for studying, work, or anything else?

Yes. Name the task or pick one from your day, set the time, and start. Choose a sound if it helps you settle in.

Is Lumi free, and where can I get it?

Lumi has a 7-day free trial, then plans start at $14 a month, billed monthly ($24 monthly for Core). It’s coming to iPhone first, with Android after. There is no web app.