Online alarm clock for 8:58 pm
While you watch the clock for the right moment to close the shutters before a windy night, an alarm set for 8:58 pm lets you wait without acting too early. It falls just before 9:00 pm, giving you enough time to finish what you are doing and then secure each shutter before the weather picks up.
A reminder for the shutters needs to be audible over the evening sounds already filling the house. Set the volume high enough to rise above the television, kitchen exhaust fan or wind against the roof, and test the signal from the room where you expect to be. Keep the alarm running and the screen awake; otherwise the reminder to close the shutters will not sound. If the house is especially noisy, stay near the alarm as 8:58 pm approaches.
Once the shutters are secured, the rest of the evening can settle into a quieter rhythm. Before 8:58 pm, stick to a drink or snack that can be put down immediately, rather than starting a hot meal just as you need to go outside or move between rooms. Leave anything requiring close attention on the hob until the task is finished, then bring in a glass of water and have supper without another interruption.
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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