How to use the online alarm clock
Pause the vote count already under way and set the alarm for 1:42 am before returning to the ballot papers. That gives the interruption a clear boundary: when the sound plays, step away from the tally, check the agreed record, or hand over to another counter. With 2:00 am approaching, the alarm can also separate one counting stage from the next without relying on a glance at the clock.
While ballot figures fill the screen, the alarm page may be left running behind the document or spreadsheet being used for the count. A background browser page can be slowed or silenced by browser settings, power-saving behaviour, or sound permissions, so keep its audio enabled and avoid closing it. The vote count will receive no warning if the browser has been shut or the computer has fallen asleep; use a separate alarm as backup if missing 1:42 am would disrupt the handover.
A late-night count can mean moving between a warm hall and the damp air outside. Before leaving the table at 1:42 am, keep a coat nearby and allow a moment for glasses or paperwork covers to adjust if condensation forms. Humid air can make papers feel clammy, so carry any tally sheets in a closed folder when crossing the car park or entrance area.
Common questions
Does the alarm still work if I close the tab?
No. Everything runs inside this page, so closing the tab — or quitting the browser altogether — ends the countdown there and then. Leaving it open in the background is all it asks, and switching to another tab makes no difference.
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 1:42 am?
The tab sleeps along with it and the alarm will not sound on time, if at all. If you are relying on it, change the power settings so the machine stays awake, or keep a phone alarm running as well.
Do I need an account or an app?
Neither. Choose a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs in this browser tab. Nothing is downloaded, nothing is registered, and closing the page leaves nothing behind on the device.
Can I change the sound?
Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.
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