Online alarm clock for 4:59 pm
As you hand the quiet shop over to another staff member, set the 4:59 pm alarm to mark the last minute before the break. That gives you a clear cue to finish the till handover, check who has the keys and close at 5:00 pm without repeatedly watching the clock. Once the alarm is running, you can keep your attention on the changeover and the few customers still inside.
During a shop handover, an alarm you cannot hear is no help, so check whether your phone is on silent and choose a sound level that will be noticeable at the counter. A quick test beforehand can confirm the alert is audible above conversation, a fan or music. This browser alarm cannot signal the shop closure if its page is dismissed or the phone is allowed to sleep, so keep it active and the phone awake until 4:59 pm.
Late-afternoon glare can make the final check of the till and roster uncomfortable when you keep shifting between the bright screen and a dim shop. Lower the screen brightness to match the room, increase the text size if needed and place the phone where the alarm can be seen without staring at it. After the other staff member takes over, look away from the display and complete the closing check under the shop lighting.
Common questions
Does the alarm work if my laptop goes to sleep?
Not reliably. If the device sleeps or the screen locks, the browser tab pauses along with it, so the alarm may not fire on time or at all. Adjust your power settings if you're relying on this over a longer stretch.
Do I need to create an account or download anything?
No, there's nothing to sign up for and nothing to install. Pick a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs entirely in this browser tab.
Can I change the alarm sound?
Yes, there's a short list of tones to choose from before you press Start. Pick whichever one you're most likely to actually hear — softer sounds are easier to sleep through than a firm chime or bell.
What happens once the alarm goes off?
It rings through your device's speakers on a loop until you stop it from this page. There's no separate app notification, so make sure your volume is turned up before you rely on it.
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