How to use the online alarm clock
You are waking at 12:07 am, before the first ballot papers are opened, with the vote count still waiting to begin. Set the alarm for this exact time so you have a clear cue to get up, check what you need and prepare for the count without rushing. There are 53 minutes until 1:00 am, leaving a useful window for getting dressed, making tea and confirming your route to the counting venue.
For a count that starts after the polls close, check the sound setting before you rely on the browser alarm. Silent mode or a very low volume can leave the alert unheard, even though it appears on screen. Keep the browser running and the computer awake: if either stops, the alarm will not sound and your vote count could begin without you. A brief test alert now can confirm that the chosen tone is audible in the room.
Once you have finished counting, protect the sleep that remains rather than letting the night stretch into the morning. Put anything needed for your return home in one place before leaving, and keep the room dark and quiet for later. At 12:07 am, avoiding an unnecessary scroll through overnight results can also make it easier to settle again when your shift ends.
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 12:07 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.
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