How to use the online alarm clock
While getting the bottles and jars ready for the council recycling centre, you can set a 2:45 pm alarm before it is time to leave. That gives the trip a definite place in the afternoon, with 3:00 pm close enough to serve as a useful fallback point if gathering the glass takes longer than expected.
The sound can match where you expect to be when the reminder arrives. A gentle tone may be enough if you will still be indoors sorting containers, while a more persistent one is sensible if you could be in the garage or carrying boxes outside. Check that the volume will be audible from that spot. If the browser is no longer running or the computer has gone to sleep before 2:45 pm, the alarm cannot sound, and the glass may miss its planned trip to the recycling centre.
Preparing for this midday errand is easier when the changing light has been considered beforehand. At 2:45 pm, glare through a windscreen or a bright kitchen window can make labels and small fragments harder to notice. Position the box away from direct sunlight while sorting, close a blind if necessary, and leave sunglasses beside the car keys if the afternoon is clear.
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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