Bells & Sounds

Timefully offers a rich library of bells and ambient sounds to enhance your meditation. This guide covers bell types, interval settings, ambient sounds, and volume control.

Bell Types Available

Timefully includes 13 bell types to suit different preferences:

  • Tibetan bells – Traditional Himalayan singing bowls.
  • Prayer bowls – Soft, resonant tones.
  • Crystal singing bowl – Clear, high-pitched tones.
  • Zen bell – Classic meditation bell.
  • Wooden block – Gentle, earthy percussion.
  • Chime – Light, airy tones.
  • Gong – Deep, resonant.
  • Tingsha – Tibetan cymbals.
  • Bowl – Simple bowl tone.
  • Bell – Classic bell sound.
  • Digital – Clean, modern tone.
  • Singing bowl – Warm, sustained tone.
  • Custom – Use your own sound file (if supported).

Tip: Try a few different types to find what resonates with you. Some are subtle; others are more pronounced.

Configuring Start, End, and Interval Bells

  1. Go to Settings → Bells & Sounds.
  2. Start bell – Plays when the session begins. Toggle on/off.
  3. End bell – Plays when the session (or segment) ends. Toggle on/off.
  4. Interval bell – Plays at regular intervals during the session (e.g., every 5 minutes). Set the interval in minutes and toggle on/off.

Bell Count (1–3)

You can choose how many times the bell rings:

  1. In Bells & Sounds, find Bell count or Rings.
  2. Select 1, 2, or 3 rings.
  3. More rings create a longer, more noticeable signal—useful for interval bells in longer sessions.

Ambient Sounds

Timefully includes ambient sounds to create a calming atmosphere:

  • Rain – Gentle rainfall.
  • Forest – Birds and rustling leaves.
  • Ocean – Waves and shore.
  • Wind – Soft breeze.
  • Fireplace – Crackling fire.
  • Birds – Morning birdsong.

How to enable: Go to Settings → Bells & Sounds → Ambient sounds. Select one or none. Adjust volume separately from bells.

Custom Sounds

If Timefully supports custom sounds:

  1. Go to Settings → Bells & Sounds → Custom.
  2. Import or select an audio file from your device.
  3. Assign it to start, end, or interval bells.

Volume Control

  • Bell volume – Separate slider for bell volume.
  • Ambient volume – Separate slider for ambient sounds.
  • Device volume – Bells and sounds respect your device volume. Ensure your device is not muted.

Silent Mode

For completely silent sessions (e.g., in a quiet space or with others):

  1. Go to Settings → Bells & Sounds.
  2. Disable Start bell, End bell, and Interval bell.
  3. Disable Ambient sounds or set volume to zero.

Note: You can also enable Haptic only mode—bells trigger vibration instead of sound, useful when you need silence but want tactile feedback.

Need more help?

Need more help? Contact us at hi@timefully.co—we're happy to assist.