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Creating Sessions with the Timer

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The Timer tab is now the Focus page. The controls below moved there; see The Focus page for the current layout.

Rize's session timer is a convenient way to create a session that you want to start right away. The Timeline tab in the Focus sidebar makes it easy for you to plan and schedule sessions throughout your day.

Creating a Session on the Focus Page​

  1. From the Focus page, click the play button under the timer, or click + to choose a session type.
  2. Select the type of session you want to create.
Screenshot showing how to create a Session from the Timer
  1. Alternatively, drag and drop on the Timer timeline.
  2. Select the type of session you want to create.
Screenshot showing how to create a Session from the Timer timeline

While you have an active Session, you can use the "Current Session" tab to add details and tags to the session.

Screenshot showing Current Session tab

Scheduling a Pomodoro Session on the Timer Tab​

  1. From the Timer tab, click the "Schedule planned sessions" icon on the Timer.
  2. Select "Classic Pomodoro Timer"
Screenshot showing how to create a Pomodoro Session from the Timer
  1. Alternatively, drag and drop on the Timer timeline.
  2. Select "Add Pomodoro."
Screenshot showing how to create a Pomodoro Session from the Timer timeline

Automatically Scheduling Sessions on the Timer Tab​

  1. From the Timer tab, click the "Schedule planned sessions" icon on the Timer.
  2. Select "Plan Schedule."

Rize's AI will automatically add sessions to the timeline based on the details and instructions you provide.

Screenshot showing the Plan Schedule modal
  1. Alternatively, drag and drop on the Timer timeline.
  2. Select "Plan Schedule."
Screenshot showing how to create a Planned Schedule from the Timer timeline