How to use the online alarm clock
Before handing the kiosk over to the next colleague, leave them a clear cue for the lunchtime rush. An alarm at 2:53 pm gives them seven minutes to check the counter, switch on any equipment and be ready when 3:00 pm arrives. That short handover window keeps the opening tied to a definite moment rather than a hurried glance at the clock.
Because the incoming colleague may keep their phone quiet while listening to handover details, check the sound setting and alarm volume before relying on the alert. Set the browser alarm for 2:53 pm, then play a brief test if there is any doubt that it can be heard over kiosk noise. Treat it as a live prompt only: if the browser session stops running, it cannot alert your colleague to open the kiosk for the rush.
Stepping outside briefly before the kiosk gets busy can reveal whether the midday air feels humid or close. If it does, allow enough time to return without rushing, and keep anything affected by damp air inside until opening. At 2:53 pm, a quick check near the entrance is more useful than judging conditions from the back of the kiosk, especially when the door has stayed shut through lunch.
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 2:53 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.
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