BIG TIMER BOT
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Why BIG TIMER BOT?
Keeping track of important events, meetings, and tasks can be difficult in group chats. Traditional reminder methods are often insufficient for collaborative environments, leading to missed deadlines and poor coordination. Additionally, Telegram does not offer countdown timers for specific events, such as AMAs or other meetings. The market only provides pinned messages with fixed timers, lacking countdown capabilities.
💡 The Solution: BIG TIMER BOT offers a comprehensive system for setting reminders and countdowns directly in Telegram. It supports one-time and recurring reminders, customizable countdown timers, and natural language processing that understands everyday reminder requests.
Features
✅ Smart Reminders → Set one-time or recurring reminders with flexible timing options. ✅ Natural Language Processing → type your reminder as you would say it naturally. ✅ Toggle Natural Language → Disable natural language processing when necessary in large groups. ✅ Countdown Timers → Create visual countdown timers for important events. ✅ Reminder Templates → Save frequently used reminders for quick reuse. ✅ Snooze Functionality → Postpone reminders that you're not ready to address. ✅ Follow-up System → Get nudged if you don't respond to important reminders. ✅ Group & Private Chat Support → Works in both group chats and private conversations. ✅ Multiple Reminder Management → View, modify, and delete your active reminders quickly.
How It Works
Setting Reminders
1️⃣ Command Method: Use /reminder to start the guided setup process.
2️⃣ Natural Language Method: Type your reminder as a sentence (e.g., "Remind me to check charts tomorrow at 9am").
3️⃣ Template Method: Use saved templates /usetemplate [name] for frequent reminders.
Getting Notifications
When a reminder is due, the bot will send a notification with interactive buttons:
If you don't respond within 10 minutes, the bot sends a follow-up notification with more urgent options:
If you don't respond within 10 minutes, the bot sends a follow-up notification with more urgent options:
If you don't respond within 15 minutes, the bot sends a follow-up notification with more urgent options:
If no reply is given, the bot will mark it in the chat as an unfinished event and will close its related loop.
4️⃣ Countdown: Use /countdown to start the guided setup process.
5️⃣ Enter a title for your event (e.g., "Team Meeting")
6️⃣ Specify when the event will happen (YYYY-MM-DD HH format)
7️⃣ Confirm your settings to create the countdown
Countdown Display
Once created, the countdown will:
Show a pinned message in the chat that automatically updates in real-time
Display the remaining time until the event in days, hours, minutes, and seconds
Use dynamic formatting that becomes more detailed as the event approaches
Example Countdown Display
As the event gets closer, the countdown updates more frequently:
Regular updates every few minutes when the event is days away
Updates every 30 seconds when less than an hour remains
Updates every 10 seconds during the final minute
When Time's Up
Once the countdown reaches zero:
8️⃣ Natural Language Processing
The bot can understand natural language reminder requests in your messages. For example, Simply type a message like:
Tap "Yes, set reminder" to confirm
Getting Started
Minimum Administrative Privileges Required
Grant only the minimum necessary permissions to prevent the bot from being deleted or banned by other bots.
The bot will automatically ask for the required permissions.
Add the bot as an admin and confirm.
The bot is at risk without admin rights, such as the ability to delete messages.
Natural Language Processing
The bot can understand natural language reminder requests in your messages.
More Natural Language Examples:
"Remind me about the meeting at 3:30pm"
"Don't forget to call John on 2025-05-15 at 14:00"
"Reminder to pay bills in 3 days"
"Remember to water plants every day at 8am"
"Remind me to go to the gym every Monday at 6pm"
"Wake me up in 30 minutes"
"Remind me to submit report next Friday"
Video Demonstration
Administration & Management
📌 Removing the Bot
Any admin can remove the bot in the same way they would remove a regular member.
Troubleshooting & Support
Encountered an error message
🔹Cause:
Incorrect time format used.
Time zone issues.
Bot permission issues.
Solution:
✅ Use the YYYY-MM-DD HH format exactly as shown.
✅ Ensure the time is in the future.
✅ Check that the bot has proper permissions.
✅ Check that the reminder is active using /list
✅ For testing, create a reminder for just a few minutes from now.
🔹Cause:
Natural language processing might be disabled for the group.
Unclear time specification in the message.
Missing key phrases that the bot recognizes.
Use " don't " and not " dont.
Solution:
✅ Check status with /nlstatus
✅ Enable through /settings if you're a group admin.
✅ Include clear time indicators (tomorrow, at 5pm, in 3 hours, etc.).
✅ Start your message with trigger phrases like "Remind me," "Remember to," or "Don't forget".
✅ If all else fails, use the /reminder command instead.
Example Phrases That Work Well:
🔹Cause:
The bot may not have permission to pin or edit messages.
The message may have been deleted accidentally.
Technical issues with Telegram's API.
Solution:
✅ Ensure the bot has admin privileges with the ability to pin messages.
✅Check that the countdown message is still visible and pinned.
✅If issues persist, delete the countdown using /deletecountdown and create a new one.
✅For very long countdowns, updates happen less frequently until the event gets closer.
🔹Cause:
Technical issues with Telegram's API.
Template names might be misspelled when using
/usetemplate
Solution:
✅ Templates are chat-specific. Create templates in each chat where you need them.
✅ Use /templates to see all templates available in the current chat.
✅ When using /usetemplate, make sure to match the template name exactly, including spaces.
🔹Cause:
The bot might not have proper permissions.
Telegram or server issues.
The bot was removed and re-added without adequate setup.
Solution:
Check that the bot is an admin (required for countdown timers).
🔹Cause:
You're trying to modify settings but don't have admin privileges in the group.
Solution:
✅ Only group administrators can change bot settings. ✅ Ask a group admin to make the change for you. ✅ If you should be an admin, check your privileges in the group.
Tips and Best Practices
For Reminders
Use natural language for quick, simple reminders
Use the
/remindercommand for more precise controlCreate templates for reminders you use regularly
Respond to reminder notifications promptly to avoid follow-ups
Use snooze instead of ignoring reminders you can't address immediately
For Countdowns
Best for events within 2 days due to Telegram API limitations
Pin countdowns in busy groups to ensure visibility
Use descriptive event names for clarity
Delete old countdowns to avoid confusion
For Templates
Create templates with clear, descriptive names
Use standard naming conventions if sharing with a team
Consider time offsets carefully (60 = 1 hour, 1440 = 1 day)
Update templates periodically as needs change
Future Improvements
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