How to use the online alarm clock
Before handing the schoolchild collection over to someone else, set the 3:41 pm alarm and confirm exactly who is leaving for the after-school club. The alert gives them a clear cue to stop what they are doing, gather keys and any collection details, and head out before 4:00 pm rather than relying on a hurried message later.
For this schoolchild handover, the signal needs to be noticeable in the room where the person taking over will wait. Set the volume above nearby conversation, television or kitchen noise, then play a brief test to check that it carries. A browser alarm cannot cover the schoolchild collection once its page is closed or the phone sleeps, because the signal will not sound. Leave the page running on an awake phone or computer until responsibility has passed.
While checking the arrangement at 3:41 pm, place the screen where the afternoon light does not throw glare across it. Lower an overly bright display indoors, enlarge the time if necessary, and read the final collection note without repeatedly peering at the screen. Once the alarm is set, put the phone down with the speaker unobstructed so the person taking over can prepare without staring at the countdown.
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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