How to use the online alarm clock
Waking at 7:32 pm gives you a moment to get your bearings before heading to a performance at the local theatre. Set the alarm for this exact time, then use the approach to 8:00 pm for getting dressed, checking the venue details and gathering your keys and ticket. Keeping those few tasks simple can make a just-awake departure feel less rushed.
Your theatre preparations could continue unnoticed if the alarm sound has been routed to headphones left in a pocket or across the room. Check the audio destination after setting the time, and play a quick test while the headphones are where they will actually be. The theatre departure cannot rely on this browser alarm if you close the page or allow your phone or computer to sleep, as the alert will not sound; use a separate alarm as a backup when missing the cue would make you late.
Before leaving for the theatre on a warm evening, notice how cool the air conditioning has made the room compared with the temperature outside. Put any light layer you need for the auditorium with your ticket rather than wearing it automatically on the journey. A glass of water before setting off may also be useful after waking in a stuffy room, while a quick look at the local forecast can help you choose a comfortable route and clothing.
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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