How to Activate Or Deactivate a Timed Device in Fortnite?

In Fortnite, a Timed Device allows you to set a certain time period for action. There are several ways you can use this device, from a countdown to an event to a stopwatch for a specific action. Here are three different ways to use a Timed Device:

Activate a timed device

Activating or deactivating a device is an objective-based gameplay feature in Fortnite. To do so, you must complete a set of requirements. The first requirement is to play three games in Creative mode. The other requirement is to deactivate a Timed Device.

In creative mode, you must use ARs to deal 250 damage to opponents. The final requirement is to create a cheat island. The cheat island should contain 10 Timed Devices and Vending Machines.

How to Activate a Timed Device in Fortnite?

You can find this timed device on the eastern part of the alien biome, near the Corny Complex and Scenic Spot. You can activate it from the IO base beneath the Corny Complex.

You must avoid powerful NPCs. But the reward is worth the trouble. When you activate it, you’ll find that it gives you 30k XP. If you manage to complete it successfully, you’ll earn Battle Stars and unlock legendary weapons.

Deactivate a timed device

If you want to deactivate a timed device in Fortnite, you should first know where it is located. This device is located on the eastern side of the central alien biome, near the Scenic Spot and Corny Complex. Once activated, it will appear in a player’s HUD. When the timer is done, you’ll hear a sound and have some extra time, but you need to avoid powerful NPCs.

Trap version of a timed device

The trap version of a timed device is an item that spawns in one location only. You can use it with Items Respawn or Time Between Spawns to bring up a massive amount of items. This device tracks the last item that spawned. When disabled, the items are left in the world but are only available to players who are on your team. Here are some tips to help you use this trap.

The device is placed as a prop on an Island by the creator. This device does not have placement limitations, but it does not let you use it in secret places. The player who triggers it can touch a pad on the front of the device, and the device will start a timer. It can also stop counting once it reaches zero. The trap is great for creating ad hoc games. It is part of Fortnite Creative’s suite of Logic devices.

Basic Device Options

Options	Value	Description
Time	10 Seconds, Pick a time	Sets the length of the timer for the objective.
Start Score	None, Pick a score	Sets the amount of score awarded for successfully starting an unstarted timer.
Stop Score	None, Pick a score	Sets the amount of score to be awarded for successfully stopping an active timer.
Completed Score	None, Pick a score	Sets the amount of score to be awarded when the timer is complete.

All device options (ADDITIONAL)

Options	Value	Description
Start When Round Starts	No, Yes	Determines whether the timer should start automatically at the beginning of each round.
Timer Label Text	Enter Text	Specifies custom text to be displayed along with the timer countdown. The text field has an 80 character limit.
Timer Label Text Style	Default, Bold, Pick a style	Sets the style for the countdown display and custom text.
Hologram Until Activated	No, Yes	Determines whether the objective device appears as a hologram until activated.
Visible During Game	No, Yes	Determines whether the device is visible during the game.
Countdown Visible on HUD	No, Yes	Determines whether the timer countdown is displayed on the player’s HUD.
Completion Behavior	Disable, Reset, Restart	Determines what the device should do when the timer completes.DisableThe device is disabled and cannot be used again until reset.ResetThe timer is reset and the device can be used again immediately.RestartThe timer is reset and the countdown begins again immediately.
Urgency Mode	Disabled, Enabled	Determines whether the device will enter Urgency mode when the timer gets close to the end. Urgency mode changes the timer’s audio and visual effects to reflect the short time remaining.
Urgency Mode Start Time	5, Pick a time	Sets the remaining counter time at which the device will enter Urgency mode.
Start Team Filter	None, All, Pick a team	Determines which team can start an unstarted timer.
Start Interact Text	Insert Text	Defines custom text to be displayed as a prompt for a player who can start an unstarted timer. The text field has an 80 character limit.
Start Interact Time	Instant, 3 Seconds, Pick a time	Determines the length of interaction required to start an unstarted timer.
Stop Team Filter	None, All, Pick a team	Determines which team can stop an active timer.
Stop Interact Text	Insert Text	Defines custom text to be displayed as a prompt for a player who can stop an active timer. The text field has an 80 character limit.
Stop Interact Time	Instant, 3 Seconds, Pick a time	Determines the length of interaction required to stop an active timer.
Restart Team Filter	None, All, Pick a team	Determines which team can restart a stopped timer.
Restart Interact Text	Insert Text	Defines custom text to be displayed as a prompt for a player who can restart a stopped timer.
Restart Interact Time	Instant, 3 Seconds, Pick a time	Determines the length of interaction required to restart a stopped timer.
Restart Score	None, Pick a score	Sets the amount of score to be awarded for successfully restarting a stopped timer.
Pausing Team Filter	None, All, Pick a team	Determines which team can pause an active timer.
Pause Interact Text	Insert Text	Defines custom text to be displayed as a prompt for a player who can pause an active timer. The text field has an 80 character limit.
Pause Interact Time	Instant, 3 Seconds, Pick a time	Determines the length of interaction required to pause an active timer.
Pause Score	None, Pick a score	Sets the amount of score to be awarded for successfully pausing an active timer.
Resuming Team Filter	None, All, Pick a team	Determines which team can resume a paused timer.
Resume Interact Text	Insert Text	Defines custom text to be displayed as a prompt for a player who can resume a paused timer.
Resume Interact Time	Instant, 3 Seconds, Pick a time	Determines the length of interaction required to resume a paused timer.
Resume Score	None, Pick a score	Sets the amount of score to be awarded for successfully resuming a paused timer.
Show Time On Maps	Off, Both, Minimap, Overview Map	Determines whether the timer should be displayed on the Minimap or Overview Map.
Mesh Options	None, Explosive Attachment	Selects any visual additions to the device.
Audio Effects	Off, On	Determines whether the device will play audio effects during the game.
Activation Sound	Off, On	Determines whether the device will play a sound when activated.
Activation Sound Distance	Whole Map, Nearby	Determines whether the activation sound is localized or audible anywhere on the map.
Deactivation Sound	Off, On	Determines whether the device will play a sound when deactivated.
Deactivation Sound Distance	Whole Map, Nearby	Determines whether the deactivation sound is localized or audible anywhere on the map.
Completion Sound	Off, On	Determines whether the device will play a sound when complete.
Completion Sound Distance	Whole Map, Nearby	Determines whether the completion sound is localized or audible anywhere on the map.
Timer Sound	Off, On	Determines whether the device will play a sound to represent the timer.
Timer Sound Distance	Whole Map, Nearby	Determines whether the timer sound is localized or audible anywhere on the map.
Maintain Interaction While Looking Around	Off, On	Allows players who are interacting with this device to look around without canceling interaction.

Disable the automatic renewal of the Fortnite Crew subscription

To disable the automatic renewal of the Fortnite Crew subscription on PlayStation and Xbox, visit the Account page. Then select Subscriptions. Next, click the Cog icon on the top-right aspect of your Fortnite crew subscription and select Cancel Subscription.

Then, follow the steps to cancel the subscription. Now, your subscription will not be renewed again. Disable the automatic renewal of the Fortnite Crew subscription and your account will no longer be charged.

You can also visit the Epic Games website and go to Account Settings > Subscriptions. From here, you can access the Subscriptions menu. To change your subscription, click the gear icon on the left side. Select Fortnite Crew subscription and follow the prompts.

This should prevent automatic renewal from occurring again in the future. If you wish to cancel the subscription, you must choose a date to deactivate your subscription before it renews.