A Pomodoro timer with focus sounds built in

What is the Pomodoro technique?

The Pomodoro technique splits work into short, timed blocks with a break after each one. The classic version is 25 minutes of work and 5 minutes of rest, repeated four times, followed by a longer break. It was popularized by Francesco Cirillo in the late 1980s and named after his tomato-shaped kitchen timer.

The idea is simple: a block with a clear end is easier to start than an open afternoon. You only have to focus until the timer rings.

Why pair a timer with sound?

A timer tells you when to stop. Sound helps with how to stay in the block. A steady background noise covers small distractions like voices, traffic or the hum of a fridge, and it becomes a cue: when the brown noise starts, it’s work time.

That’s why Solbox puts both in one tap. Press Focus, and your sound, your volume and your timer start together.

How to set up a Pomodoro in Solbox

1. Open Solbox and tap the timer.
2. Choose Focus mode and pick 25/5, 50/10, 90/20 or a custom rhythm.
3. Pick a sound: a noise color, a body doubling ambience, a soundscape or a binaural preset.
4. Start. Lock your phone and get to work; the countdown stays on the Lock Screen.

When a block ends, a gentle chime and a notification tell you it’s break time, and another one tells you when the break is over.

Which interval should you choose?

Start with 25/5, and lengthen the block only when the bell starts to feel like an interruption rather than a relief. The full comparison of 25/5, 50/10 and 90/20 is in our guide to the Pomodoro technique for ADHD.

Sounds that work well in a Pomodoro

• Brown noise for long, deep blocks.
• Pink or green noise if brown feels too heavy.
• Coffee shop or keyboard typing if you work better with people around.
• Deep Focus, an 18 Hz beta binaural preset, if you like to experiment with beats.

Keep the volume low: background sound should be easy to forget, not something you listen to.