How to use the online alarm clock
Waking at 4:46 pm leaves little room for a slow start when the boat must pass through the lock before it closes. Set the alarm for this exact time, sit up, and check the essentials before heading out: keys, waterproofs, mooring lines and any instructions from the lock keeper. The fourteen minutes before 5:00 pm can cover a quick wash, getting dressed and making the call that confirms whether passage is still possible.
Because this reminder sits close to departure, check whether the phone or computer is likely to go into sleep mode while you rest. If the browser page is dismissed or the device sleeps, the alarm may not sound, leaving the boat without enough time to reach the lock. Keep the page active, leave the device powered, and set its volume high enough to wake you. A separate phone alarm is a sensible fallback when missing the signal would end the trip.
A late-afternoon alarm can also interrupt anyone else who is at home, particularly after an unusually timed nap. Put the device beside you rather than across a shared room, choose a clear but brief tone, and avoid repeated snoozes. Preparing clothes and boating gear beforehand reduces the amount of cupboard-opening, stair-clattering and hurried conversation needed once 4:46 pm arrives.
Common questions
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.
Does the alarm still work if I close the tab?
No. Everything runs inside this page, so closing the tab — or quitting the browser altogether — ends the countdown there and then. Leaving it open in the background is all it asks, and switching to another tab makes no difference.
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 4:46 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.
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