Countdown Timer added to the Spark!

The hourglass animation as displayed when the Spark is vertically orientated.

FireBoard has an exciting announcement today, given the timing it comes as a Christmas present to owners of the feature rich Spark.  The latest firmware version 1.4.4 adds a countdown timer! This feature allows you to set a countdown timer in preset intervals; one to sixty minutes. When time is up the Spark’s led flashes white and a notification will pop up on your phone, tablet or watch.

“Timer” is now at the top of the Spark’s menu screen.

How to Get Firmware 1.4.4

For the Spark any new firmware update requires a WiFi connection.  So first and foremost make sure you are within WiFi range, then for good measure, plug in the charging cable.  At this point the Spark will update itself at power-up, it is pretty quick.

Once updated you will see the “Timer” main menu option.  You can set the timer with a button push here, or (insert drum roll) by giving the Spark a little shake.  This action is picked up by the accelerometer as a cue to start the “Timer?” screen.  Once at this screen, pushing the button will allow you to select the time.

While using the Spark, either the instant read, or with an external probe attached, you can activate the timer by shaking it, then select a preset time to countdown.

The Spark’s timer counting down in vertical and horizontal orientation.

When time is up, the Spark alerts the user via flashing white LED, haptic vibrations and Alerts per the FireBoard App.

When time is up the Spark’s led flashes white and a notification will pop up on your phone, tablet or watch.