How to use the online alarm clock
Pause the evening job that has absorbed you and use the 7:44 pm alarm as the point to break away for the neighbourhood patrol. It gives you a clear cue to put things down, collect your keys and torch, and be ready before 8:00 pm without repeatedly checking the clock.
A patrol reminder needs to be audible above the television, conversation, cooking or any other background noise around you. Set the volume high enough for the signal to cut through the room, then play a quick test from the place where you will be working. The patrol reminder cannot sound once this page is no longer running, so relying on it alone could leave the others waiting; keep the page active and prevent the computer from going to sleep.
Your 7:44 pm departure may put you outside while the evening air is becoming cooler and damper, especially after rain or near gardens and parks. Check the conditions shortly beforehand and take a light waterproof layer if the humidity feels heavy. Glasses can mist when moving from a warm house into moist air, so allow a moment to clear them before setting off on the patrol route.
Common questions
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 7:44 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.
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.
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