Using the Countdown Timer
The countdown gives you time to get ready before recording begins.
Set a countdown on iPhone
- On PaddlePal’s home screen, tap Countdown in the action row below GO.
- Select a countdown duration.
- Return to the home screen and tap GO when ready.
- Recording begins after the countdown completes. Check the recording screen before setting off.
On older app versions, the countdown control may appear as a timer icon near the top of the home screen. Update PaddlePal if your layout differs.
Check location first
A countdown can give GPS extra time to settle, but it does not guarantee a location fix. Wait for the device to establish your location before starting.
The workout countdown is separate from the 10-second emergency beacon countdown.