outieOUTIE SUPPORT
A little help.
Back to your time.
Timers, moods, and the outside of your iPhone Duo. Let’s get you back to doing your thing.
Good questions.
How do I start a timer?
Choose Countdown and pick 5, 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes. Tap + to set your own duration, from 1 minute to 23 hours and 59 minutes. Choose a mood and background, then tap “Let’s do this.” Use Pause, Resume, or Reset whenever you need.
How do I use the stopwatch?
Choose Stopwatch to count up instead of down. Start your session, pause when you need a break, and reset when you’re done.
How do I turn on iPhone Duo’s outer screen?
Open your iPhone Duo and keep OUTIE full screen on the inner display. Tap “Go outside,” then “Enable outer display,” and allow camera access. OUTIE uses an active camera session and Apple’s camera accessory feature to show your mood and time outside. A live camera preview and the system camera indicator are shown. Nothing is recorded or saved. This feature requires iPhone Duo and iOS 27.1 or later.
The outer screen is dark. What should I check?
Make sure camera access is enabled in iPhone Settings, the phone is open, and OUTIE is full screen on the inner display. Tap “Go outside” to enable the mode. Stop another app’s camera session if it is using the camera. iOS controls when the outer display is available; folding the phone, leaving the app, or a camera interruption may stop it. Try turning the mode off and on. Your timer continues independently.
Where did the close button go in full-screen or tent mode?
The close button stays hidden to keep your sign distraction-free. Tap anywhere on the full-screen sign to reveal it. The controls hide again after three seconds. VoiceOver users can use the escape gesture.
Will my timer keep its place if I leave the app?
OUTIE saves your timer’s start time and catches up when you return, including after the app has closed. Enable “Notify me when time is up” in OUTIE’s settings if you want an optional completion notification. iOS notification permissions, Focus, and sound settings affect alerts. The outer-screen camera mode works only while the app is in the foreground.
Does “Do not disturb” silence my calls?
No. It is a playful visual status for the room. It does not change your iPhone’s system Focus settings or block calls and notifications.
How do I change the animation or reduce movement?
Pick a mood, then choose Orbit club, Flower power, Good waves, or Lava lamp in “Dress the outside.” OUTIE respects the iPhone’s Reduce Motion setting. You can turn Reduce Motion on in iPhone Settings → Accessibility → Motion.
Do I need an account? Are there ads or tracking?
No account is needed. The current app has no ads or analytics tracking. Timer preferences stay on your device. Sharing a mood opens the iOS share sheet so you choose where to send the image. Read our privacy policy for details.