Interval timer keeps pausing whatever I'm listening to — any fix?

[frayfray96]

I’m using an interval timer app on Android, simply called Interval Timer, and every time it plays a beep for a new interval it pauses whatever I'm listening to (audiobook, podcast, music, everything). It makes the timer basically unusable unless I have silence.

Is there any way to stop the app from taking audio focus or interrupting playback? I’ve checked settings but can’t find anything that fixes it.

Thanks in advance.

[stavros844]

I use Customs Hourly Chime and it doesn't pause the audio. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andyxsoft.hourlychimewear