How to use the online alarm clock
As you hand the pub over to the next person, set the alarm for 3:26 am so they are ready to receive the night delivery. That leaves enough time before 4:00 am to explain which entrance the driver uses, where the keys are kept and what still needs checking. A clear handover now means the incoming person knows exactly why the alarm is sounding.
With the delivery responsibility passed on, check the sound settings before leaving the alarm to run. Silent mode may prevent an audible alert, even when the alarm itself is correctly set, so use the preview to confirm that it can be heard across the bar or stockroom. Keep the browser running and the phone awake: if either stops before 3:26 am, no sound will announce the delivery, and the driver could be left waiting outside.
For someone staying up through this part of the night, a light snack before the expected arrival is less distracting than a full meal during unloading. Water or a warm drink can sit nearby, but leave anything that needs careful preparation until the crates are inside and signed for. At 3:26 am, keeping the route from the door to the storage area clear is more useful than balancing food or an open cup while helping with the handover.
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 3:26 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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