Simple to use, efficient design; highly recommend this timer for it's price!
350652
Well, I have to say that there must be something to first impressions being everything. When I received this kitchen timer, what I was immediately surprised by was the size of this timer. Maybe some of you might prefer a timer that is about an inch and a half in height, but this one is much larger and I like the larger than expected size. The numbers are easy to read from across the kitchen and correspondingly, the buttons are nice and large also. Getting started with the timer is easy and I liked that also. Just open the battery compartment to gain access to the supplied battery and pull out the plastic tab preventing the battery from making contact and the timer is now able to turn on. The on/off switch is located on the side and it's sliding mechanism is sufficiently stiff enough to prevent accidentally turning the timer on or off. And while this may seem like a minor positive, I think we've all owned some device that had a cheaply made on/off switched that just drove you crazy.

Setting the timer is easy. Just turn the timer on, press the minutes button marked with the M to set the minutes, press the seconds button marked with the S to set the seconds, then press the start/stop button marked with ST/SP to start the timer. Press the same button to stop the timer. That's it. And when the timer sounds, it will do so with a more than sufficiently loud beeping pattern. An obvious plus, since what good would a timer be that you couldn't hear.

Some other positives... the timer comes with a countdown function also. Obviously, this function is better suited for cooking but the timer function could come in handy for certain situations as well. Finally, the timer has a magnetic back, along with a collapsible plastic "arm" that allows the timer to stand on it's own.
4883541
The Intermatic ST01A Heavy Duty In-Wall Timer with Astronomic Feature is an awesome machine.  We have it controlling an outdoor LED light fixture and it works flawlessly.  Since it self-adjusts daily, as the days get shorter and then longer again, it is doing the same thing that a photocell would do, without the problems of photocells.  Bought one, used it for two months, and bought two more for other exterior lights.  I found the step-by-step instructions to be straightforward. Planning to buy two more, for a total of five, and then all outside lights will be automated. Great product!
1444027
We installed this timer switch on several things in our house - bathroom vent. fan, H2O recirculating pump, & whole house fan.  It has made the house so automatic and energy efficient!  The timer was easy to install & performs as promised.  My family loves it!  No more getting in trouble for leaving switches on too long!
2648887
So far I love this timer. It is so easy to use and works well.
266180
The perfect timer for all your needs and loud enough to hear!
4406437
This is a great kitchen/general purpose timer that functions as a clock, stopwatch and countdown timer.  The alarm on the countdown timer silences after a minute; one very thoughtful feature is that the display counts UP the time since the alarm to tell you how long ago the time expired.

It features a magnetic mount so you can stick it on the fridge, and a convenient "lock" switch so you can't accidentally stop a  timer.

$12 for a timer may seem like a bit much, but really this is one of the few things I've ever bought that I couldn't think of any way to improve.
1800640
I have no complaints about this timer, it works for all of our needs. We use it to time a work out, to time how long we leave hair dye in for, to time how long one of us is in the sauna for, it's great for using for 'time out' timing when the kids are being badly behaved and of course for timing cook time requirements. The timer can be set up for up to a maximum of 99 Minutes and 59 Seconds of time. It has a large, visible, easy to read LCD display. It comes with a magnet and clip, for easy installation wherever and whenever you need it. It takes AAA size batteries. We purchased this item via a promotional offer and this is our experience of using it. We would recommend it to family to friends.
1561568
Simple on/off switch for alarm makes this an easy to use clock. No frills, just tone style alarm and the most important part - Snooze!

Really love the adjustable dimmer and automatic time update functions.

Inside temperature is pretty accurate mostly within +/- 2 degrees.

USB port in the back allows me to hook up my Samsung phone for charging each night and that's one less plug in the wall. Very nice feature!
4469264
This is a good, low-cost digital timer.  If you think it's likely that you'll want to override programmed settings on a regular basis, a better choice is Intermatic's DT620 timer.  The separate on/off switch on the higher priced timer makes overriding the program a lot easier.  If you're not likely to be messing with programmed "on" and "off" times, this timer is hard to beat for it's cost.
1143533
Simple and easy to use once you finally understand where the tabs are located for setting the time  (they are the black circle on the perimeter of the timer). Each tab is 1/8 of an inch and you need to press like 20 of them down to identify your time range that you want the device on.  The only reason this is not 5 stars is that it is a little bulky and does not rotate to better accommodate various wall outlets. Would also be better if there was a second outlet.
895684
I bought this timer awhile back, and it's working well for me.  I use it regularly, and it's quite simple to operate.
3073510
I didn't even know 12V timers existed. My plan is to use this for an indoor solar-powered grow light system. I found that using an AC timer off an inverter gobbled up an excessive amount of power, so I'm switching to DC.

I set this up for testing using a USB powered light bulb.  The instructions are a bit to be desired, but I was able to noodle through it fairly quickly.  Since I'm running the same cycle 7 days a week, the programming was minimal

I like that the unit uses a AA battery for the clock/timer.  Since I'm running off of solar, this will keep me from having to reset the timer if I disconnect or if my load turns off from low voltage.

I'm quite pleased with the product, it's a great value and very handy.
3757097
Really like this timer and have gone back to order more of them.  It has multiple features and easy to use.
4668008
Works as advertised.  Love the timer feature!
1242692
I use this for a daily appliance (BUNN coffee maker) that is turned on for 5 hours each day.  It is easy & reliable to use.  Great 'On' switch option on the side.  Best of my 3 appliance timers.
1743267
I've just re-ordered this Presto timer.  Amazon's helpful history of a customer's past purchases shows that I purchased this timer in 2005, 2011 and 2015.  I've ordered it repeatedly only because of a penchant for misplacing the item.

From the start I wanted something simple, intuitive and dependable--a device I could use to count down the seconds required to complete each of 12 stretching exercises each day. The timer has proven more accessible and convenient than the timer "apps" on an iPod or iPhone.  The only problem the Presto has given me is a loose battery cover (a small, curved strip of plastic), which began to fall off after I had removed it a several times.  (Replace the single AAA battery with care--and use an alkaline.)

You can pay twice as much for a timer with bigger and brighter buttons, but I doubt you'll get better performance or value for your dollar.
2155013
Wonderful, simple device! Works much better than the newer more techy type timer. A child could set it to work properly. Highly recommend this product.