How to use the online alarm clock
Still waking at 12:24 pm, you have not yet started getting the kiosk ready for the lunchtime rush. The alarm marks the point when lying in becomes opening shutters, checking stock and making the counter presentable. With 1:00 pm approaching, it gives you a firm cue to get moving before the queue begins to form.
Your kiosk preparations depend on hearing the signal, so check that the selected sound is audible at the volume you normally use. A phone or laptop that goes to sleep before 12:24 pm may silence a browser alarm even when everything looked ready earlier. If this page is closed or the device sleeps, the alarm cannot sound, and the kiosk may still be shut when customers arrive.
Stepping outside soon after waking can feel uncomfortable when the midday air is humid, particularly if the pavement is warm or the kiosk has been closed up. Allow a moment near an open door before carrying boxes or raising shutters, and keep a light layer handy if the British weather has turned breezy instead. A quick look outside before leaving helps you judge whether the air calls for water, a jacket or a slower start.
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 12:24 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.
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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