Does it tick? I remember the older ones and hearing the 'ticking" sound. I am asking because I want to time my son during his home assignments.
1792734
Yes, it does tick. After using mine approximately 5 times it broke. I wouldn't purchase another one. I bought a cube shaped timer that works extremely well. All you need to do is place the cube face up with the time that you have chosen and it will alarm at that time. Then turn the cube face up with the zero showing or use the switch to stop the alarm. Very easy.
1792735
I have a thirty(30%) hearing loss, so my expereince may not be normal.I hear thr alarm fine, but , when I first wanted to confirm it was working, I had to hold it to my ear to hear the ticking.The alarm itself is easlier heard. the ticking, in my opinion, will not interfere with the homework
1249685
It's supposed to stay "on" in that example. However, our clock was changing from on to off and vice versa at random times, causing major confusion for everyone. The concept is a good idea but if it doesn't work perfectly, you're worse off. My son was seriously confused that his bunny clock was on at 2am, for example (if he happened to glance at it). And then getting rid of the broken clock was an issue for him. I would skip it and get a digital clock, as we did. My son is 3 and now knows what 7am looks like.
2182991
No. It is a very quiet timer. It does tick, but you have to be very close to hear it.
855354
Yes, it has a beat sync feature, it's really sketchy though, you have to sync it on beat, but due to that little tick, it sync on the off beat instead of on beat
1490419
Mine does make a slight ticking noise. I assume it's related to the gears that move it around. It doesn't bother me, and the baby is still completely enamored with it, so I've never really noted it. We don't get thumping though. Could the straps holding it to the crib need to be tightened more?
2229784
I have to respectfully disagree with the comment from NM Norma. Maybe she has an older or different version of this timer. I have a recent version, approximately one month old, and it beeps non-stop until I hit the reset button. I find this to be a very helpful feature. It's also pretty loud, but not TOO loud. I'm not sure if it would be loud enough to be heard from upstairs, especially if there are a lot of other noises in the house, but the great thing is that it has a belt clip so you can simply take it with you wherever you go. :)
1622692
No...this one does NOT have a timer that ticks...only a round plastic button that you turn to the right, and it works itself to the left, then off. No ticking.
317710
When it first starts up there is a clicking noise but it gets quieter after it gets in its rhythm. My son has never been disturbed by the noise
1983955
it is my understanding that the British military uses this thing - so maybe that is an answer. i cannot hear noise that it makes - but i cannot hear a watch tick. perhaps if you find it too loud then you could wear ear plugs (ha!) - It is similar to a US Army poncho liner - I do not think it would be a viable excuse for going home empty handed
812955
Yes. There is no " ticking" noise. The timer is silent unless you turn on the bell to alert you there is no time remaining.
647187
You are welcome...it doesn't have a 30 second timer either...not a big deal but I was used to that...have gotten used to the new one and like it.
376251
I thought it would be great but I had the same problem that you are having. I set the clock and it would show right time but would not do timer recording at right. The first time I thought it was my mistake but made sure the next time and it still lost it's setting. Finally give up as far as I am concerned it is a pice of junk.
812957
This is true. It does not tick so it does not distract from things like homework time if used for that. It is a visual time marker rather than an audio one., the only sound being.the short couple of beeps when time runs out. Keep an ear out for them or you might miss it!
1046881
Nope! The sounds change each time you push the button. You can hold it down for as long as you'd like and the sound that occurs will stay, but as soon as you press it again - a new frequency is heard. I've heard all four with no problems :)
2231664
I have mine set on timer and it does buzz when it comes on. It seems to be operating correctly and it doesnt bother us as its in the master bedroom.
804173
It's not too bad. It sounds similar to a cell phone that is vibrating on a wood table. I hope that helps. I couldn't come up with a better comparison. It shouldn't bother your child.
1622693
No it doesnt tick.. However after about 10-15 mins it will start beeping indicating water change or level is low