How to use the online alarm clock
As you finish preparing the fireplace for a cold night and get ready to leave the room, a 9:44 pm alarm can mark the moment for one final check. There are 16 minutes before 10:00 pm, enough time to confirm that the fireguard is secure, nearby objects are clear and everything is settled before you walk away.
The sound at 9:44 pm should suit the room you are leaving behind. A gentle tone works when the evening is quiet and you only need a discreet reminder, while a more persistent sound makes sense if conversation or the television might cover a softer alert. The alarm is not a dependable safeguard for the fireplace after you leave: it will not sound if its browser page has been closed or the phone has gone to sleep.
Once the hearth is sorted, keeping the screen dim helps preserve the subdued feel of the evening. Rather than staring at a bright display while waiting, place the phone where the alarm remains audible and reduce its brightness to a comfortable level. A brief glance at 9:44 pm is then enough to acknowledge the reminder without flooding the room with harsh light just before 10:00 pm.
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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