Can you delete previous timers in clock app?

You can't delete them. As I understand it, that list will contain the most recent 20 timers. As you create more, the earliest ones will drop off.

My research did come up with a way to do that using the Terminal. However, as I don't think pasting terminal commands from the internet that I don't completely understand is wise, I am not going to post that here. But I'm sure that if you want to try, you can find such information.

Lloyd Lathrop wrote:

IdrisSeabright,

I was afraid of that. Thanks for the info anyway. The timers aren't hurting anything, it's just that they're wreaking havoc with my OCD ;)

You are certainly not alone in that.

One thing you might consider is setting your timers using Siri. That way, you never need to look at the app itself. I understand that's not always possible, though.

If you have timers from the previous owner, you have a lot more waiting including downloads and apps tied to that Apple Account (which you can’t update), quite possibly their iCloud data and passwords, and other pitfalls. And among the largest pitfalls, Activation Lock, which ties the Mac to their Apple Account including marking as lost and remote resets of the contents, etc.

Copy your added and changed files somewhere else, then reset the Mac. This reset will need the assistance of the current owner of this Mac, if they have not properly relinquished ownership:

What to do before you sell, give away, trade in, or recycle your Mac - Apple Support

Activation Lock cannot be removed with a reset.

MrHoffman,

I AM the previous owner...I bought this M4 Studio new, and I set and used the previous timers; it's just that they're piling up in the clock sidebar, so I just want to delete them.

Thanks for the reply though :)

Lloyd

Lloyd Lathrop wrote:

Other than searching, I don't really use SIRI. I'm old...I prefer typing and wasting time ;)

It was just a thought. I would note that I am also old!

Maybe I'll just use the timers on my phone... :)

I mostly use my Watch and only every use Siri. But I also use Siri to set them on my phone. Give it a try. You might like it!

IdrisSeabright,

I was afraid of that. Thanks for the info anyway. The timers aren't hurting anything, it's just that they're wreaking havoc with my OCD ;)

Lloyd

Other than searching, I don't really use SIRI. I'm old...I prefer typing and wasting time ;)

Maybe I'll just use the timers on my phone... :)

Thanks again!