How to use the online alarm clock
While you watch the clock and wait to prepare the van for its morning milk round, set the alarm for 1:00 am so the appointed moment does not slip past. The hour gives you a clear starting point for checking the load space, gathering keys and paperwork, and making sure the route can begin without a rushed departure.
Because this signal marks the start of practical work, test it now while you are still waiting: choose a nearby time, keep the sound audible, and confirm that you hear it clearly from wherever you are sitting. Then reset it to 1:00 am and leave the browser running. If the browser closes or the computer falls asleep, the alarm will stay silent and the van preparation could begin late, so use a separate alarm as a safeguard if timing is critical.
Before handling crates and setting off into the night, have a light snack if you are hungry and keep water within reach. A heavy meal just before 1:00 am may feel awkward while lifting and moving around, so leave anything substantial until the van is ready or there is a suitable break. Tea or coffee can wait too if you would rather drink it shortly before departure, when it will still be warm.
Common questions
Do I need an account or an app?
Neither. Choose a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs in this browser tab. Nothing is downloaded, nothing is registered, and closing the page leaves nothing behind on the device.
Can I change the sound?
Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.
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.
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