See the running client before opening an app
The Live Activity keeps the customer and elapsed timer visible on the Lock Screen and supported Dynamic Island layouts. That makes a forgotten timer easier to notice while moving between meetings and desk work.
Use the Home Screen as a timer surface
The TimeSwitch widget reflects the current session and supports timer actions without turning the widget into a miniature dashboard. The full app remains available for descriptions, history, reports, and customer changes.
Keep the elapsed value timestamp-based
The timer derives elapsed time from persisted timestamps rather than relying on a continuously running background process. Opening the app reconciles local and hosted state with the same account used on web and Mac.