How to use the online alarm clock
Waiting for 4:48 pm while watching the clock keeps the rugby pitch preparation tied to the agreed moment. The twelve minutes before 5:00 pm leave a useful window to check the keys, boots and equipment without drifting into another job. When the alarm sounds, you will know it is time to head out and get the field ready for the match.
Before anyone carries equipment onto the pitch, a brief signal check can show whether this browser alarm will be heard where you are sitting. Set 4:48 pm, choose the sound and run a short test early enough to adjust the volume if necessary. The final alarm needs the page to remain open and the phone or computer to stay awake; if either condition changes, it will not sound and the rugby pitch preparation may begin late.
Pitch work at this point in the afternoon can overlap with other people settling in at home, making tea or finishing their own tasks. A loud tone may reach more rooms than expected, so place the phone nearby and use a clear sound at a moderate level. Mentioning the 4:48 pm alarm to anyone sharing the room also prevents a sudden signal from being mistaken for their own reminder.
Common questions
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.
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 4:48 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.
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