Voice Clock FAQ

Voice Clock speaks the current time at customizable intervals. You set the frequency from 1 to 60 minutes and it announces the time hands-free without looking at your phone—perfect for ADHD, accessibility, multitasking, or staying on schedule.

Yes! Record custom voice announcements up to 20 seconds each. Hear your own voice saying the time, a reminder, or motivational message. Perfect for personal motivation or accessibility needs.

Yes! Upload custom audio in MP3, M4A, WAV, or AAC formats. Use your favorite music, sound effects, or recorded messages as time announcements. Complete customization.

No! Voice Clock is lightweight and optimized for background operation. It runs in the background without heavy battery drain, so you can leave it on all day if needed.

Perfect for people with ADHD, visual impairments, learning differences, multitaskers, remote workers, caregivers, educators, or anyone needing multisensory time cues to stay on schedule without looking at their phone.

Voice Clock supports 15+ languages, so the time announcements work in your preferred language. Great for multilingual users or anyone wanting announcements in a specific language.

Yes! Set customizable timers for workouts, cooking, studying, or any activity. Voice Clock announces when time is up, perfect for staying productive without constantly checking your phone.

Yes! Multiple clock faces available for always-on display so you can glance at the time visually when needed, plus voice announcements keep you aware without looking.

Absolutely. Full VoiceOver support and accessibility features built in. Voice Clock is designed to be helpful for users with visual impairments, motor difficulties, or anyone who benefits from hands-free operation.

Voice Clock offers complete customization with your own voice, custom audio files, flexible intervals, and background operation optimized for all-day productivity. It's designed specifically for time announcement needs.

Auto-Start is a Premium feature. Set it up once using the Shortcuts app, and Voice Clock will start automatically at your chosen time or event. Just 2 simple parts:

📱 Part 1: Create your 'Start Voice Clock' shortcut

1. Open the Shortcuts app
2. Tap the + button (top-right corner)
3. Tap the search bar at the bottom (says "Search for apps and actions")
4. Type Voice Clock → select it
5. Tap Start Time Announcements
6. Choose your frequency: Tap the interval (like "15 minutes") and change it to your preference (e.g., every 5 minutes, 30 seconds, or 1 hour)
7. Rename it: Tap the down-arrow at the top → tap Rename → type Start Voice Clock → tap done
8. Tap X to save
9. Test it once: Tap your new shortcut block → tap Always Allow when asked → hear the time (this saves permission permanently)

⏰ Part 2: Schedule it to run automatically

1. In Shortcuts app, tap Automation tab (bottom)
2. Tap + (top-right)
3. Choose your trigger: Time of Day (or Arrive, Bluetooth, Charger, etc.)
4. Set your schedule (e.g., 8:00 AM, Daily)
5. Toggle Run Immediately ON (critical for silent background running)
6. Tap Next
7. Select your Start Voice Clock shortcut
8. Tap Done

To stop automatically: Create a second shortcut using Stop Time Announcements, test it once, then create a second automation (e.g., 10 PM) that runs it.