How to use the online alarm clock
As you hand the cricket-practice run to someone else, set the 6:51 pm alarm before passing over the kit, pickup details and car keys. That gives the other adult a clear cue to leave without relying on a hurried message. With 7:00 pm approaching, there is still time to confirm which entrance to use and whether the child already has their bat, pads and water bottle.
Before the handover is finished, try the alarm once at a nearby test time and listen for the signal you expect. Check that the volume is audible from where the phone or laptop will be left, then reset it for 6:51 pm. A browser alarm cannot safeguard the cricket-practice departure once its page has been closed or the computer has gone to sleep, so leave the page running and keep the machine awake until the signal sounds.
While sorting the final cricket items in the late afternoon, lower a glaring screen if it stands out against a dim room, and place it where nobody needs to stare into reflected light. A warmer lamp nearby can make the pickup notes easier to read without making the display the brightest object in sight. Once the alarm is ready, leave the screen alone and use the remaining minutes for the kit check.
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 6:51 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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