How to use the online alarm clock
Wrapping up and heading out at 9:57 pm leaves little room for delay when you are meeting the Caledonian Sleeper at Euston. An alarm set for this time can mark the moment to put everything away, check that you have your ticket and belongings, and leave. By 10:00 pm, you can already be on your way rather than still gathering things.
Euston’s announcements, conversations and station noise can easily cover a quiet alarm signal. Set the volume high enough to stand out, then test it briefly against whatever audio is already playing nearby. Keep this alarm page active and prevent the computer or phone from going to sleep: if the browser closes or the system sleeps, the alarm cannot sound, which could leave the train arriving while you remain unaware.
A late-evening departure is easier to manage when food and drink do not create another task just before leaving. A small snack and a drink of water can fit into the final part of the evening, provided they are ready beforehand. A full meal, hot drink or anything requiring washing up is more practical after the journey has begun or once the meeting at Euston is settled.
Common questions
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.
What happens if my laptop goes to sleep before 9:57 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.
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