Online alarm clock for 8:52 pm
Before handing over the property watch, tell the next person that the downpipe must be diverted away from the rainwater tank when the 8:52 pm alarm sounds. That gives them a clear cue to switch the drain before the dusty front reaches the house, rather than waiting until 9:00 pm and risking dirty runoff entering the reservoir.
Because the handover may happen somewhere noisy, set the alarm and check your device’s sound setting before you step away. Silent mode can suppress the alert even when the timer is running, so choose an audible volume and test it once. Keep the browser active and the device awake: if either shuts down, the alarm may not sound, leaving the downpipe feeding the reservoir when the front arrives.
During an evening changeover, reduce the screen brightness enough to avoid glare but keep the alarm time easy to read. At 8:52 pm, outdoor light may be fading quickly around an Australian yard, especially beneath a verandah or near a tank. Place the phone where you can glance at it without staring into a bright display, then use a torch for the drain controls so you can confirm the water is being directed away.
Common questions
Is there a cost to use this?
No, it's free, with no sign-up and no limit on how many times you set it. It just needs the tab left open until the time you've chosen arrives.
Will the alarm still ring if I close the browser tab?
No. The alarm only runs while this tab stays open — closing it, or closing the browser entirely, stops the countdown before it can ring. Keep the tab open in the background if you need it to go off later.
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.
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