How to use the online alarm clock
As you finish the first batch of morning buns for the tearoom and head home, set the alarm for 2:09 am to mark when the next baker should take over. That leaves the early shift a clear checkpoint before 3:00 am, when another tray may need shaping or the ovens may need checking. Because this alarm works only while its page is open and the computer remains awake, it cannot protect the buns once you have left the kitchen.
Before taking off your apron, check where the alarm sound will play. Headphones left connected can quietly receive the alert, so someone beside the ovens may hear nothing from the computer speakers. Disconnect them or select the intended audio output, then use the preview if available and leave the volume high enough for the working kitchen. This quick check matters more than merely seeing 2:09 am displayed on the screen.
A warm bakery can stay uncomfortable even during the British night, especially after the ovens have been running for hours. Set the air conditioning to a steady level before leaving, but keep unbaked dough away from a direct cold draught. At this hour, a sudden temperature change can also make the empty workspace feel misleadingly cool near one bench and hot near another, so place any waiting trays in the usual sheltered spot.
Common questions
Will it still be right when the clocks change?
Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.
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 2:09 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.
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