How to use the online alarm clock
While you watch the clock for the moment to register for the afternoon pool session, set the alarm for 1:52 pm so your attention does not drift elsewhere. That leaves a short, useful window before 2:00 pm: enough time to have the leisure centre page ready and check that your membership details are close at hand.
Your pool registration depends on hearing the alert at the appointed minute, so keep the browser active and prevent the phone or computer from dozing off beforehand. Choose a clear alarm sound, raise the volume to a level you will notice, and check that silent mode will not suppress it. If the browser is closed or the phone falls asleep first, the pool registration time may pass without any alarm sounding.
Waiting near midday can feel quite different indoors and outside, especially after a swim. Before registration opens, look at the humidity and current outdoor conditions where you are, then keep a light layer or dry top nearby if the air feels cool. At 1:52 pm, this quick check also helps you decide whether to leave extra time for wet pavements, warm weather or a stuffy journey to the pool.
Common questions
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 1:52 pm?
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.
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.
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