How to use the online alarm clock
Midday shifts, split rosters, and long lunch breaks all make 1:46 pm a useful checkpoint. Choose a sound, set this for 1:46 pm, and leave the tab open. It'll ring right through your laptop speakers whether you're at a desk or on the couch during a break.
Start by selecting a tone from the dropdown, then hit Start to lock it in. From that point the page does the counting, and it'll ring once the time is reached, but only if the tab is still open somewhere on your device. Closing it, or the browser entirely, cancels the alarm.
It's free to use, doesn't need an account, and works the same in any modern browser, but it's honestly not meant to replace your phone for anything you can't afford to sleep through. Keep the tab open and the device awake, and it'll ring reliably at the time you set. On a 24-hour clock 1:46 pm is written 13:46, and spoken aloud it's fourteen minutes to two in the afternoon. Written the Australian way that's 1.46 pm, and typed in a hurry it's often 1:46pm. Whether you would say set alarm for 1:46 pm or put an alarm on for 1:46 pm, the steps are the same: pick a sound, press Start, leave the tab open.
Common questions
Does the alarm work if my laptop goes to sleep?
Not reliably. If the device sleeps or the screen locks, the browser tab pauses along with it, so the alarm may not fire on time or at all. Adjust your power settings if you're relying on this over a longer stretch.
Do I need to create an account or download anything?
No, there's nothing to sign up for and nothing to install. Pick a time and a sound, press Start, and it runs entirely in this browser tab.
Can I change the alarm sound?
Yes, there's a short list of tones to choose from before you press Start. Pick whichever one you're most likely to actually hear — softer sounds are easier to sleep through than a firm chime or bell.
What happens once the alarm goes off?
It rings through your device's speakers on a loop until you stop it from this page. There's no separate app notification, so make sure your volume is turned up before you rely on it.
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