How to use the online alarm clock
Getting the kids into a bedtime routine often comes down to one reliable alarm at 8:45 pm that isn't ignored the way a phone reminder gets swiped away. Set it here and it'll ring at 8:45 pm through your speakers until someone turns it off.
There's a short list of sounds to choose from before you press Start — pick one that suits how deep a sleeper you are. Once it's set, the page keeps time in the background of your browser, and it'll sound at the moment you selected, provided the tab hasn't been closed.
The advantage of a browser alarm is volume and reliability at a desk: laptop speakers are often louder and easier to hear across a room than a phone left in a bag. The catch is that it depends entirely on the tab staying open; if the browser closes or the laptop sleeps, the alarm won't fire. On a 24-hour clock 8:45 pm is written 20:45, and spoken aloud it's quarter to nine at night. Timetables and rosters may show it as 20:45, and handwritten notes as 8.45 pm. Whether you would say set alarm for 8:45 pm or put an alarm on for 8:45 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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