How to use the online alarm clock
Break off from what you are doing when the 7:49 pm alarm sounds, leaving enough time to gather your things and join the bell-ringers for their bell-tower round. The alert marks the moment to switch tasks rather than finish one more job, so you can be ready before 8:00 pm without repeatedly checking the clock.
Set the alarm volume with the surroundings in mind, as conversation, traffic or bells being tested can easily drown out a quiet signal. A short test at the level you intend to use will show whether it remains audible from where you are working. Your bell-tower visit could be missed if the page is closed or the phone falls asleep, because this browser alarm will then be unable to sound; keep it open and the phone awake until it rings.
As the bell-ringers’ meeting time approaches, listen for how the evening soundscape is changing around you. Streets may still be busy at 7:49 pm, while stone stairs and enclosed tower spaces can make nearby voices and bells seem much louder. Keep the phone close rather than buried in a coat or bag, and use vibration alongside an audible alert if available.
Common questions
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.
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.
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