{"product_id":"gan-halo-timer","title":"Gan Halo Timer","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGAN Halo Timer – Premium Bluetooth Smart Timer for Speedcubing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGAN Halo Timer\u003c\/strong\u003e is GAN's premium smart speedcubing timer, combining accurate physical timing with Bluetooth connectivity, automatic solve recording and integration with GAN's CubeStation platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be used just like a normal speedcubing timer, but connect it to \u003cstrong\u003eCubeStation\u003c\/strong\u003e and your results can be automatically recorded and analysed without manually entering every solve. This makes it particularly useful for high-volume practice sessions and for cubers already using GAN smartcubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Halo also stands out visually, with GAN's customisable \u003cstrong\u003eHalo Light System\u003c\/strong\u003e providing dozens of different lighting effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📱 Connect to GAN CubeStation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest advantage of the GAN Halo Timer over a conventional speedcubing timer is its integration with the \u003cstrong\u003eGAN CubeStation app\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the timer to your phone via Bluetooth and your solve times can be recorded digitally, allowing you to keep track of your practice without manually typing every result into an app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCubeStation provides a much broader training platform as well, with statistics and analysis, training tools, tutorials, online battles and integration with GAN's range of Bluetooth smartcubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDownload CubeStation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gan.cubestation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCubeStation for Android – Google Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/cubestation-new\/id6473158674\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCubeStation NEW for iPhone \u0026amp; iPad – App Store\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already practise with a GAN smartcube, the Halo Timer is particularly useful because your timer and smartcube can form part of the same GAN training ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e💾 Record Thousands of Solves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't need to keep your phone connected every time you practise. The smart version of the GAN Halo Timer can store \u003cstrong\u003emore than 10,000 timing results offline\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can then be uploaded to CubeStation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis means you can practise normally with the timer and synchronise your results later rather than needing your phone beside you throughout every session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe timer can also automatically calculate your \u003cstrong\u003eaverage of 5 (Ao5)\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving you useful practice statistics directly from the timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🌈 Customisable Halo Light System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most distinctive features of the GAN Halo Timer is the lighting around the timer itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHalo Light System\u003c\/strong\u003e offers up to \u003cstrong\u003e90 lighting effects\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the appearance of the timer to be customised through the app.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt doesn't make your solves any faster, of course, but it gives the Halo a much more premium and distinctive appearance than a conventional speedcubing timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e⏱️ Designed for Speedcubing Practice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDespite all of its smart features, the GAN Halo still works as a standalone physical speedcubing timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlace both hands on the sensors, wait until the timer is ready and lift your hands to begin your solve. Place both hands back on the sensors to stop the timer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis means you don't have to use CubeStation every time you solve. You can use the Halo as an ordinary timer when you want a simple practice session and connect it to your phone when you want automatic recording and more detailed analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🔋 Rechargeable Battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many conventional speedcubing timers that rely on replaceable AAA batteries, the GAN Halo uses a \u003cstrong\u003erechargeable lithium battery\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is particularly convenient for regular practice, as the timer can simply be recharged rather than requiring replacement batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📺 External Display Support\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GAN Halo Timer also supports connection to a compatible external display, making it useful for cubing clubs, races and demonstrations where you want the solve time to be visible on a larger screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e📏 Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBluetooth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApp:\u003c\/strong\u003e GAN CubeStation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOffline Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 10,000 timing results\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStatistics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic Ao5 calculation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Customisable Halo Light System with up to 90 effects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rechargeable lithium battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone Timing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Display Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e🎯 Who Is the GAN Halo Timer For?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCubers who want their solve times recorded automatically\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGAN smartcube users who already use CubeStation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCubers who want detailed statistics and training features\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone completing large numbers of solves who doesn't want to enter every result manually\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCubers looking for a premium alternative to a basic timer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you only want a timer to display your solve time, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/qiyi-speedcubing-timer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQiYi Timer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e provides the essential functionality for considerably less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if you want automatic solve recording and integration with GAN's smartcubing ecosystem, the \u003cstrong\u003eGAN Halo Timer\u003c\/strong\u003e offers considerably more functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the GAN Halo Timer connect to a phone?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The GAN Halo Timer uses Bluetooth to connect to GAN's CubeStation platform, allowing your results to be recorded and analysed digitally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can download \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.gan.cubestation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCubeStation for Android from Google Play\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/cubestation-new\/id6473158674\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCubeStation NEW for iPhone and iPad from the App Store\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the GAN Halo Timer without the app?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. You can use the Halo as a normal standalone speedcubing timer without connecting it to a smartphone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe timer can also store more than 10,000 results offline, allowing you to synchronise your practice data with CubeStation later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the GAN Halo work with GAN smartcubes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. One of the biggest reasons to choose the GAN Halo is its integration with the wider GAN CubeStation ecosystem. CubeStation supports GAN smartcubes as well as the Halo Timer, making the timer particularly suitable for cubers who already use GAN smart products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the GAN Halo calculate averages?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The timer can automatically calculate an \u003cstrong\u003eaverage of 5 (Ao5)\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to view more than just individual solve times during practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the GAN Halo need batteries?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GAN Halo uses a rechargeable lithium battery, so you don't need to continually replace disposable AAA batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the GAN Halo Timer allowed at WCA competitions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe GAN Halo is designed for \u003cstrong\u003epersonal practice rather than use as the official timing equipment at WCA competitions\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your main priority is practising with the same timer used for official WCA attempts, consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/speedstack-timer-g5\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed Stacks G5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. 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