How to use the online alarm clock
Before handing over the fireplace for the night, set the 11:51 pm alarm and explain what still needs checking. The nine minutes before 12:00 am leave time for the next person to confirm that the fireguard is secure, nearby tools are clear and the hearth is tidy without rushing the changeover.
Because the alarm matters only if the handover is heard, test its sound now rather than discovering a problem at midnight. Set a temporary alarm a minute ahead, check the volume, then return it to 11:51 pm after it rings. A closed page or sleeping computer means no alarm will sound for the fireplace handover, so keep an independent reminder if missing it could leave the task unfinished.
As the last household noises fade late in the evening, an alarm that seemed obvious earlier may stand out sharply—or be masked by a television, extractor fan or conversation in another room. Place the computer close enough for the person taking over to hear it, and choose a volume that is clear without waking the rest of the house. If the fire crackles loudly, listen from the doorway where the handover will actually happen.
Common questions
Can I use this on a phone?
It works in a mobile browser, but phones lock the screen and suspend background tabs far more readily than a laptop does, which can stop the alarm sounding. For anything important, a desktop or a plugged-in laptop is the steadier option.
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 11:51 pm?
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.
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