Smart and cute: Rise and shine in style with the perfect alarm clock. (Photo: Amazon)
At this point, we all know we’re not supposed to keep a phone or tablet right by the bed. The temptation is too great, and the bright light prevents your body’s natural wind-down mechanisms from kicking in. If you normally use your phone as an alarm clock, there’s a simple solution: Get an alarm clock.
We’ll help. We’ve amassed the top twelve alarm clocks, from simple no-frills models to internet-connected marvels. Whether you’re looking for something small and basic; something that adds style to your perfectly curated nightstand; or a techy treat, we’ve got you covered. These are the best alarm clocks of 2022.
This beauty looks much more expensive than it is. A digital display is overlaid on a beautiful minimalist wooden face, and you can adjust the brightness as needed. You can also enable power-saving mode so that the display will only appear when it hears sound or when you touch it. Set up to three alarms, and program a “weekday mode” so that the alarm only comes on Monday to Friday.
“I absolutely love this alarm clock,” said one Amazon reviewer. “We purchased it for a spare room but liked it so much we moved it to our bedroom. It’s attractive and stylish. I love its three brightness levels and that you can turn the display off so that it’s only sound- or touch-activated. I also really appreciate the temperature and humidity displays…. We like this clock so much I will probably purchase another one soon.”
Bold and modern. The 2-inch LED digits are large enough to see from across the room, and you can easily set the brightness from zero to 100 with a wheel on the rear panel. The alarm sound can be adjusted, and there’s a on/off switch so you can disable it on the weekends. A USB charging port lets you juice up your phone while you sleep.
“This clock is perfect for what I wanted,” said one five-star review. “It is small, so it doesn’t take up a lot of space. The numbers are large and bright so I can see the time in the middle of the night without my glasses. The time was easy to set right out of the box. It comes with the USB cord PLUS the electric plug. Most don’t include that. It takes two AAA batteries in case of power outage [so] you won’t lose your settings. It is surprisingly heavy and well built, so it will not be knocked over.”
Loftie
Loftie Alarm Clock
If you want an alarm clock that will wake you up gently, then consider the Loftie. It’s a beautiful, smart alarm clock that aims to put your wellness first.
$149 at Amazon
This is a potentially life-changing investment. Instead of blasting you with sound, the Loftie has a two-phase alarm that plays a softer sound at first and then a louder one later. We’re talking friendly sounds, too, like chirping birds and morning bells. It’s also one of a few alarm clocks that will help you go to sleep as well, with soundscapes, meditations and bedtime stories designed to help you gentry drift toward slumber.
“Loftie has been such a game changer for me!” raved one shopper. “At first I was skeptical about investing in a smart alarm clock, but …….