How to use the online alarm clock
While preparing ahead to open the kitchen for guests’ early breakfast, set the alarm for 2:46 am before turning in. That gives you a clear prompt to start the final checks, switch on the lights and have everything ready as the night moves towards 3:00 am, without relying on a half-awake glance at the clock.
Because this alarm runs in the browser, leave its page open and keep the phone, tablet or computer awake with the volume high enough to hear. If the browser is closed or the device goes to sleep, the kitchen alarm may not sound, which could delay opening for breakfast. Check any battery-saving settings beforehand and use a separate alarm as a backup if the timing affects other staff or waiting guests.
Before heading outside at this hour, allow for damp air around service doors, paths and delivery areas. Overnight humidity can leave handles, paving and metal trolleys wet even when there has been no obvious rain. Keep a dry cloth near the entrance, wear footwear with a firm grip, and pause before carrying supplies across a slick threshold. A brief check at 2:46 am can make the walk between the kitchen and outdoor storage steadier and quieter.
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 2:46 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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