How to get started with the Clock app on Windows 11
You now have a new Clock app on Windows 11, and here’s how to make the most of it.
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Windows 11 also introduces an updated version of the Clock app (formerly known as “Alarms & Clock”) that includes some interesting new features and changes that make the experience more useful.
The Clock app has a new design experience that matches the style we now see aroundWindows 11with rounded corners and a transparent look. Like the previous version, you can set timers, configure alarms, use the stopwatch, and configure different clocks to display times worldwide.
The app also includes a “Focus sessions” feature designed to introduce a new way for you to focus on specific tasks. It integrates with the Microsoft To Do app and the Spotify service to let you create start sessions playing your favorite tunes to keep your focus to get the work done. The feature also includes automatic breaks, and the session information will be recorded in the Daily progress widget.
In this Windows 11 guide, we walk you through the steps to get started using the new Clock app, including Focus sessions.
How to use Focus sessions with Clock
To start using Focus sessions on Clock, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the session will start alongside the music. You can click theKeep on topbutton in the top-right corner to minimize the app into a less distracting element on the screen. You can stop and resume music, and you can control the focus session at any time. Also, the “Daily progress” section will track all your sessions.
Change Focus sessions settings
The Clock app also comes with various settings you can adjust to get the most out of Focus sessions, including the ability to change the default periods, the time between breakpoints, sounds, and more.
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To adjust the settings for Focus sessions, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the new settings will apply to the feature.
How to use Timer with Clock
To create and use timers on Windows 11 with the Clock app, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the timer will be created and appear in this section. You can then click theStartbutton to use the timer. You can always create timers for anything you need using the same steps mentioned above.
How to use Alarm with Clock
To set one or multiple alarms on Windows 11 with the Clock app, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the alarm will be set and go off at the specified schedule. You can always create more alarms for anything you need using the same steps mentioned above.
How to use Stopwatch with Clock
To use the Stopwatch on Windows 11, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the Clock will start and pause when you click the stop button.
How to use World Clock with Clock
To view the date and time from different locations in the world, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the date and time will be pinned on the map. You can always repeat the steps to add more clocks as needed.
How to change settings for Clock
To change the Clock settings, including theme, notification, and privacy, use these steps:
After you complete the steps, the settings will apply to the Clock app.
More Windows resources
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
