How to use the online alarm clock
Break away from what you are doing at 7:25 pm so you can tune in to the Shipping Forecast on BBC Radio 4. Setting an alarm gives you a clear cue to stop, put down the current task and switch the radio on rather than noticing halfway through the broadcast. With 8:00 pm still ahead, the reminder also leaves the rest of the evening easy to plan.
When your attention is already occupied, choose a volume that can be heard above the television, cooking sounds or conversation nearby. A quick test helps confirm that the signal is distinct without making it unnecessarily harsh. This browser alarm cannot sound after its page has been closed or while the phone or computer is asleep, so the Shipping Forecast could start without the reminder; use a separate alarm if you may step away or let the screen sleep.
Because 7:25 pm falls during a shared part of the evening, consider who else in the house will hear the alert. Keep the phone close to you, select a brief tone and reduce any repeated ringing, especially if someone is relaxing, working or settling a child. A discreet vibration paired with moderate sound can prompt you to leave the room and turn on Radio 4 without startling everyone nearby.
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 7:25 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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