How to use the online alarm clock
Waking at 9:26 pm leaves a few moments to get properly alert before heading out to unlock the choir rehearsal hall. With 10:00 pm approaching, there is still time to check the keys, pull on a coat and confirm the route without rushing straight from bed. The alarm marks the point when preparation needs to begin, rather than the moment to arrive.
Because the rehearsal hall depends on someone arriving with the keys, the alarm needs to remain able to sound while the journey is being prepared. The browser should stay open and the phone should remain awake, with its volume clearly audible. If the browser is dismissed or the phone falls asleep before 9:26 pm, the alarm may stay silent and leave the choir rehearsal hall locked. A separate phone alarm offers useful backup when power-saving settings are likely to intervene.
Before stepping outside for the evening journey, keeping the screen dim can make the change from a dark room to the display less harsh on the eyes. A warmer display setting also avoids a bright white screen while checking directions or messages. Once the route is clear, putting the phone down until departure reduces unnecessary glare and leaves attention free for gathering the hall keys and anything needed for the rehearsal.
Common questions
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 9:26 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.
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.
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