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The current alarm and notification cannot run after the browser is closed
Background tabs and minimized windows can also be throttled, so page audio is not guaranteed.
Current delivery scope
| State | Custom alarm | Desktop notification |
|---|---|---|
| Page is visible | Can play | Can show with permission |
| Background or minimized | Not guaranteed | Only if page work continues |
| Page or browser is closed | Unavailable | Unavailable in the current version |
Diagnose this device
App sound
Muted
Desktop notification
Unsupported
Page state
Visible
A web page cannot detect the OS volume, Bluetooth output device, or browser power-saving state.
Check the browser and OS
- Mute all sounds is off in FlowTime
- Site audio is allowed in the browser
- System and notification volume are audible
- Focus mode, Do Not Disturb, or battery saving is not suppressing alerts
Related articles
Set up desktop notifications
Allow notification permission and understand when the current notification path can run.
Timer stages and controls
Understand focus, break ready, break, and paused stages and what the main button does.
Get started with FlowTime
Sign in, select a task, and record your first focus and break sessions.
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