minee 4 (Sea Green) – Pomodoro Technique,Timer with Auto Repeat & Bluetooth| Desk Study Timer for Students, How to Focus Longer, Kids, Office, Kitchen, Classroom, Build Study Habits, Motivated, ADHD

I had this shipped to Germany and have only used it a handful of times. Disappointed that it counts down and beeps at the right interval, but stops halfway with the clockface ( as in the picture). If anyone from minee could respond and help me get a replacement or refund, I'd appreciate it. Otherwise this was pretty much a rip-off :/

I have been a long time user of apps for tracking my pomodoro work habits. I was interested in having a physical timer tied to an app to track my habits so that I could separate my phone (a major source of distraction) from my pomodoro focused time. This product fit the bill well on paper but I think there are some pretty big areas for improvement.Positives1. I really like the simplicity of the timer's design. Specifically that it's not a digital timer but still has the ability for virtually any timer lengths using a single physical time meter.2. The app features to set goals are great. I can easily set daily goals while specifically excluding weekends, holidays, and vacations.Negatives1. The price. It's a very expensive timer.2. Given the price, the build quality is quite poor. It's made of cheap, rattly plastics which keeps it light but also makes me think it won't be long lasting.3. The app design is not intuitive. I think many people will find it frustrating.4. Limited Pomodoro settings. You can only set a focus time and break time, and the number of those cycles you want to repeat. For example, I do a 25 minute focus time followed by 5 minute break time and do that four times. At the end, I'm left with a 5 minute break timer but I would prefer being able to set a longer break time for the final break which is typical for the Pomodoro technique. There should be more flexibility in setting specific times and breaks in order, rather than just repeating a cycle.Update, probably the biggest negative is that you can't set multiple Goals using the same Minee Timer. For example, let's say I have a work goal and a meditation goal. I can't set two goals using the same timer, I would need to buy two timers to separately track those goals. That is just unacceptable, especially given the very high price point.

Would be great if product description noted no charging cord or cable is included so buyer knows they must purchase one, if they don’t already own a USB-C cord and charging block.

Product is not user friendly. Extremely complicated and no instructions on how to use the app. Great idea, aesthetic but needs to improved usability and keep it simple when it comes to the app.

The media could not be loaded. The box and the product itself look very sleek, but that's about all the good that. can be said.Inside the box there is NO USER GUIDE & NO CHARGING CABLE included.There is a VERY short multi-language "Setup Guide" which tells you to 1. Charge it. 2. Download the App. 3. Name your timer. THAT'S IT.NOTE: The timer is absolutely USELESS without the App connected. No Manual functions whatsoever. To get the App you need to create an "account".Now, the first one I received was actually faulty as dial couldn't rotate fully and would get stuck. The App was confusing to say the least. No guidance or direction at all, but it did need my Google Account connecting in order to create an account to even access the App. Tried to find something online, but only one youtube video from an independent guy which was pretty much useless.The SECOND one "works". I deleted my first account and the app and then re-downloaded and went through account creation and setup a second time, a few connectivity issues to fight through - THIS TIME IN THE APP a NEW screen/page appeared like a "WARNING!" style screen with links to a 1. Product Manual. 2. How to Use the Application. That. was a definite, much needed improvement.This is where the SECURITY CONCERN comes into play. The "Product Manual" is a Google Doc. To view it outside of the App - WHICH YOU NEED TO in order to follow along INSIDE the App - it **REQUIRES** you to enter your Google Login Credentials. Even if you. created your. account using your Google Account, the App now demands you ENTER your GOOGLE account USERNAME and *PASSWORD*, within the App itself to be able to download and so access this Manual outside of the App.There is no reason whatsoever that should be the case - why not a hyperlink? Or just allow a download? It really made me quite suspicious. So I just searched online using my laptop for the product manual and managed to find it. The "How to Use the Application" pdf, however doesn't exist anywhere outside of the App. Not a huge concern as it really just seems like a sales brochure to try and get you to buy more Minee's to use in every areas of your life(?? really?? I mean, come on - at $75 for something that's not market ready and you're pushing the idea of buying multiple of them??)I set up a simple test run, using the two options available - single & recurring. They worked the. first time, but not the second. I haven't explored the App any further, as there is no incentive to invest any more of my time and effort into this - especially when I have a manual timer for my kid that does the exact same thing, doesn't require an app, cost $20, is reliable AND has a PINK UNICORN in it!

So I’m giving it a high rating for the aesthetic but it can be difficult to set up and reset to new times

The clock looks great and is an excellent concept. The app and the use of the clock takes some getting used to. Battery life isn’t great but I leave mine plugged in. Great for keeping tasks time boxed.