TempPro TM01 2-in-1 Kitchen Timers for Cooking with 12/24H Clock Mode

The first thing I noticed on my new kitchen timer was the larger easy to read display. The numbers are larger than other timers I've tried. I have no issues now glancing across the kitchen to see how much cooking time is remaining. The buttons are easy to press. And the back up light is a huge plus. I sit mine on the counter, but it has a magnet so it could also be easily placed on the refrigerator or other objects. Simple to set and reset. I've used it several times and it's reliable with the time. It's nice that this timer is both a count down and count up timer. I can see me using it for exercising and many other things. It has a volume control which is really nice. I sit it to loud so I can hear it from another room. But with that said, it's not a blaring loud sound. It was packaged very well and arrived on time. The appearance is very simple. I'm very pleased with this TempPro kitchen timer. Would highly recommend!

Kitchen timers are basic, helpful, devices. So why is it so hard to find a good, simple, convenient, one? My stove and microwave each have timers on their clocks, but not helpful when they are in use, cooking something else. My ‘smartphone’ has a timer function, but I don’t want to handle it, covered with food, when cooking. And it doesn’t help someone else if I step out of the kitchen. I checked out some of the many, digital timers offered, and found: weak or annoying (flashing) displays; anemic alarms, or alarms that silenced after a single beep; complicated displays or controls (easy to make a mistake); limited time ranges; expensive to replace batteries, or the need to recharge via USB cable (charger not included). Some did offer the option of timing multiple, separate, things, which could be helpful if you can keep them straight. I like the large, clear, LCD display on this one, that is easy to read from a distance. The easy to activate backlight (turns off after several seconds) is also nice. The alarm volume is adjustable, but not ear-piercing, even on ‘high’. The persistent beeping is clear, but you might miss it, if in another room, on the phone, or in a busy, commercial, kitchen. A key feature for me is the 100 hour timer range: excessive for many cooks, but I frequently cook via Sous Vide, for up to 48 hours, and I like a separate timer I can use to verify that time. Many, digital, kitchen timers are limited to 10 or 24 hours (despite the number of places in their displays), which can be fine for many users. I did have to refer to the Instruction Manual to set the clock. Since the display is always ‘On’, I wanted it to be consistent with the other clocks. I like that this uses common, less expensive, ‘AAA’ batteries, which are quick and easy to swap out, when needed. Little ‘downtime’ recharging, or running to the store for a special watch / button battery. Small magnets on the back held securely to my fridge. A small ‘kickstand’ swings out for counter or shelf placement. No cleaning instructions provided, but Customer Service said: ‘not waterproof or water resistant’; clean with the ubiquitous ’damp cloth’. Improvements I would like to see in any revised models: An ‘On / Off’ switch to save battery life when not in use (I don’t need the clock function); A louder, distinctive, alarm, to reach me in an adjacent room, or when pots are banging around; Water-resistant design (nice for any kitchen device, for cleaning, sanitizing, etc.); A small ‘whiteboard’ space to mark what it is timing, if I have more than one in use! EDIT: I still like this kitchen timer, after using for a while. But noting a couple of other, minor, things to be aware of: It’s easy to ‘goof’ and enter ‘45 minutes’, instead of ‘45 seconds’, when timing short things, like repetitive sears on multiple items. Can only set timer in the forward direction. Even though there are ‘+’ and ‘-‘ indicators on the keys, if you go past your target, you need to ‘clear’ and start again from zero (unless I am missing something in the directions).

PROS: I actually bought this alarm to use as an alarm clock. Okay so I can't set the exact time, but I can set the exact sleep or work time before this alarm goes off up to up to 1 second shy of 100 hours in the future and that is a lot of time. I like that the light goes on easily with a touch sensor. It is a little confusing why a touch sensor was used for the light, but who cares it works. Light goes on when you push a button or touch anywhere near the light bulb image at the top of this alarm. I have bad tinnitus first from the NAVY, then cancer, and yes I'm getting up in the years too so it is much louder than it used to be. When I was younger I could get up to the drop of a pin. Now it takes more than my old Seiko alarm clock can produce sound wise to get me up. THIS ALARM WILL FIT THE BILL. I'm confident it will get me up in the morning even set to its lowest level as that is close to as loud as my smoke alarm. Okay here is a tip. If you don't like the noise just use the button in the back to turn off the noise there is a silence feature, but you will have to turn it back on after you set the alarm or when the alarm goes off there will be no sound just a switch to the count up timer after the alarm runs out. I'm very excited about finding a quality made product that will do exactly what I want and get me out of bed that said, if you are one of these snooze types you only have one minute of alarm then silence so GET OUT OF BED if you are using it like an alarm clock like I will. Two AAA batteries are all that you need to have this little beast wake you out of a sound sleep, or get you to go to the kitchen before you cake burns. Because of the construction I would expect this alarm to be able to take some heat. I like that this has a clock feature, but the clock makes me want to have more. (maybe a real alarm that you could set, but count down timer will be fine for me) Lastly in the PROS and don't be surprised, but this alarm lets you know it is ready right from putting in the batteries as you will get a beep on that last battery in. CONS: Clock function and Count down timer only function. Yes this alarm will count up but you can not set a time that it will count up to like some alarms. Very small point. Also since there is a backlight I think there should be maybe a flashing backlight feature while the alarm is going off as there is none. The numbers blink, but the light is only because you have touched the timer/clock. Okay I've run this through it's paces you have the pros and cons from a user perspective. I just wish it didn't take me so long to find this great countdown timer. Yes I'd buy this again and recommend to friends. UPDATE: 4/18/2025 I now own four of these timers for over four years each. Even used one as a kitchen timer yesterday. Another big plus to these is that pop in a good set of rechargeable batteries and my timers are good for many months before needing a recharge. In a case these timers work great for travel. If you have concerns about the timer going off in luggage put the timer on count up mode, start the timer, and you should have no troubles. Crazy thing is this timer is the same price and actually less than ones that do not work as well.

Nice timer and handy that it has magnet so can be put up out of the way of cooking. But doesn't stand on counter very securely and so a little hard to turn on and off if standing alone. Great if you want to stick it on the refrigerator.

Magnet firmly sticks to the fridge, easy to zero out and reset, Volume of signal can be made soft or loud, has hours, minutes, and seconds which help for baking a number of my recipes, has two modes-- clock or timer and can stand on a counter. This is the best timer I have gotten and is apt for timing for reminders or baking ... or timeouts :-)

This took a little time to get to know how it works but since I have it down I really like the product. It is loud enough , has easy to read numbers and is easy to work.

UPDATE 2: Been using the replacement timer the seller provided. WORKS GREAT! Been using it for two weeks now with no fade in brightness display. Love the timer. Good size, screen lights up when pushing buttons. Volume adjustment is good. Feels good in your hand, and magnets keep it where you put it. Doesn't beep when pushing buttons, but I can live with that. UPDATE . After my review I was contacted by the seller. The customer service was excellent and prompt. They sent me a new timer which I received yesterday. Hopefully it won't have the same issue. We use the timer several times a day. I've had to replace the batteries twice now after about a week. Also, it does NOT beep when you press buttons to set it. The screen brightness starts to fade after a couple days, and the timer is not very loud, both probably have to do with the dwindling battery power.

This Kitchen Timer came with an excellent set of instructions. The timer was easy to set up & use. The touch keys are large enough to easily be seen in a well-lighted room. Once timer is set the numbers are bold & easily read. I could live without the touch yellow night light that comes on with any adjustment to the timer as I do not need or want it. I think that this timer will be durable. I use the stand to set it up on my desk. The volume is easily adjustable which is a plus. The alarm is loud enough to be heard across the house. I do recommend this timer. I have two.

This timer really is loud, even gets heard through hubby's noise eliminating head set. Large clear display as well

top class, super sturdy ,high quality product with a very alarm that can be heard from three rooms away .exatly what i was looking for.

This is a GREAT little timer. Magnetics well onto our fridge. Good size, large numbers, and the screen lights up a nice orange when inputting your time. Easy to clear. You can even adjust the volume. You can also change mode to a clock function (though I don’t use that because I’m always using it as a timer! Have been using it for quite a few months, and would very much recommend this timer.

One of the best watches I purchased ever. Been using for 3 years now and works amazing.

As someone who has been in the restaurant business for over 20 years I highly recommend these timers. Easy to read display, good volume control, easy to push buttons (that don’t beep with every push) and fast time increase with a long hold of the buttons. The rear magnets also offer quite a strong grip which is nice.