Online alarm clock for 9:50 am
As you hand the board-hire counter to the next attendant, set the alarm for 9:50 am so the changeover does not drift into the late morning. That gives you a clear cue to finish the hire notes, point out any damaged gear and pass over keys before 10:00 am.
A handover alarm only helps if it can stay ready until the set time. Check that sound is allowed, keep the browser alarm running and leave the phone awake and connected to power while you wrap up. If the phone goes to sleep before 9:50 am, the alarm may stay silent, leaving the board-hire counter without its planned changeover cue. Use a separate phone alarm as backup when missing that moment would hold up the next attendant.
By the final counter check, customer chatter and clattering boards may still mask a quiet alert, even though the morning rush is beginning to ease. Put the phone on a firm surface beside the paperwork rather than under a towel or inside a bag, and choose a tone distinct from shop notifications. At 9:50 am, a brief vibration plus audible signal is easier to notice without startling customers finishing their returns.
Common questions
Why use a browser alarm instead of my phone's built-in one?
Mainly for reliability against silent mode, do-not-disturb, or a phone left charging out of earshot. It's a useful backup or a desk-based alternative, though it depends on this tab staying open rather than running in the background of your phone.
Is there a cost to use this?
No, it's free, with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you set it. It just needs the tab left open until the time you've chosen arrives.
Will the alarm still ring if I close the browser tab?
No. The alarm only runs while this tab stays open — closing it, or closing the browser entirely, stops the countdown before it can ring. Keep the tab open in the background if you need it to go off later.
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.
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