The 9 Best Smart Alarm Clocks 2021 - Popular Mechanics
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Back in the 20th century, an FM radio alarm clock was a big deal—a huge improvement over a buzzing box that electro-shocked you awake. One joy of living in our smarter world is a gentler, kinder morning entry. These days, waking up to tunes of your choice, soothing ambient sounds, or gradual levels of brightness so your eyes pop open naturally is the norm. If you've relied on your smartphone to perform many of these tasks, it's time to go 2.0 with a smart alarm clock for waking up (almost) grumpy-free. Read on for our top recommendation.
What to Consider
If you already have a smart home ecosystem, you’ll likely want to choose a compatible smart alarm clock, as there are models like the Amazon Echo Dot or iHome for Apple products that are essentially smart speakers with a digital alarm clock added. Otherwise, budget aside, top considerations for smart alarm clocks boil down to aesthetics and essential versus nice-to-have features depending on your needs. Standard smart alarm clocks are generally Bluetooth-enabled, with alarms and wake-up tunes controlled via app. Some smart models are also sunrise alarm clocks, devices that can be programmed to gradually brighten in the morning and dim in the evening, with a host of ambient sounds, mood lighting, and even guided meditation for establishing sleep routines.
How We Chose
All of the smart alarm clocks we feature have average ratings of four stars or more. While researching, we read through countless buyer reviews and consulted expert sources, including Tom’s Guide and Wirecutter. Our selection includes a range of styles from top brands that win points for practicality or design (or both) and we chose options across price points, from budget to high-end.
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Our Value Pick
Emerson Smart Alarm Clock
Emerson Radioamazon.com
$34.99
It’s tough to find a quality smart alarm clock for about $40, but the Emerson SmartSet has a $35 price tag at the time of this writing. With a compact body and easy-to-read display, the wireless alarm clock charges via USB and features an FM radio with 20 presets, and Bluetooth capability for you to stream your own tunes.
The time and date are set automatically when it’s plugged in and there’s a dimmer control and a soothing blue night light that glows from the base.
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Our Premium Pick
Anker Soundcore Smart Alarm Clock
Ankeramazon.com
$89.99
This smart alarm clock is from Anker, a trusted name in everything from power banks to speakers. It features a full-range stereo speaker for waking up to fave tunes from preset FM stations or playlists via Bluetooth.
Preferences can be customized via app, and you can choose from 10 calming ambient sounds for dozing off to dreamland and set 15 alarms to sleep in on weekends. Other highlights include a lightning-fast charger for your smartphone and an LED display that automatically dims in low light.
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Best Sunrise Alarm Clock
Hatch Restore Smart Alarm Clock
Hatchamazon.com
$129.99
Hatch found its niche making sunrise alarm clocks for sleep-deprived new parents. The Restore’s features are designed to help you establish healthy sleep habits by setting up a wake-up and downtime schedule via app. There’s everything from ambient sounds and mood lighting to guided meditation to choose, all available from their expansive content library.
Basic access is free, plus you get 6 months of premium access with purchase, but you’ll have to fork over $49.99 per year or $4.99 per month for unlimited access.
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Best for Alexa
Amazon Echo Dot 4th-Gen Smart Alarm Clock
Amazonbestbuy.com
$39.99
The already-smart Amazon Echo Dot 4th Generation has added an alarm clock to its lineup of features. It delivers balanced sound and (of course) voice control, so you can simply tell Alexa what time to wake you up. The clock, alarms, and timers are all on the LED display, which emits a soft glow but is easy to read. It doesn’t take up a ton of space on your nightstand and has an eye-pleasing spherical design, plus if you want to snooze, just tap the top of the speaker.
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Best for Google Assistant
Lenovo Smart Alarm Clock
Lenovowalmart.com
$79.00
This attractively designed option from Lenovo is similar to the Echo above—essentially a smart speaker plus a regular digital alarm clock—but it’s compatible with Google Assistant. It features a wide LED display with large numbers showing the time and temperature, plus a built-in LED nightlight in the back that isn’t bright enough for reading but will work for quick trips to the bathroom.
The screen brightens gradually as you wake up dims before bed, and you can set up morning and evening routines through the app.
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Best for Apple Users
iHome Smart Alarm Clock
iHomeamazon.com
$42.95
With a slim profile and rounded corner, this sleek black iHome smart alarm clock works with Siri plus Google Assistant. It features four preset FM radio stations, dual alarms, and a USB phone charger, plus the backlit display has five brightness levels. There’s also battery backup in case of a middle-of-the-night power outage.
Along with basic alarm clock functions, all the usual voice control conveniences are part of the package. Use it to stream music, take calls through the speakerphone, or check the weather.
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Best for Sound
JBL Horizon Smart Alarm Clock
JBLamazon.com
$93.95
You certainly won’t get a knock-your-socks-off audio experience with this option, but it’s pretty darn good for an alarm clock. The JBL’s stereo sound is solid for streamlining music Bluetooth, plus the smart alarm clock features two fast-charging USB ports for devices and an LED backlight that slowly brightens to coax your eyes open in the morning.
Other highlights include dual alarms and an FM radio with five presets, plus it’s available in black in addition to white.
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Best Overall Design
LaMetric Time Smart Alarm Clock Home
LaMetricamazon.com
$199.00
We can’t pass up mentioning this irresistible 80s pixel art smart alarm clock, despite its hefty price tag. Sure, it wakes you up—you can stream tunes from Spotify, internet radio stations and more—but its unassuming retro package delivers impressive 21-century smart home technology.
It’s voice control-ready, compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, and iOS, plus third-party players such as Nest and Ring. It can even flash the number of your social media followers and act as a speakerphone for calls.
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Most Colorful
Tiyoon Smart Alarm Clock
Tiyoonamazon.com
$59.99
$34.99 (42% off)
This colorful choice won’t disappoint, with a host of attractive features for an equally attractive price.
For starters, the Bluetooth-enabled smart alarm clock offers five soothing light modes and four levels of brightness for zeroing in on the perfect wake-up and wind-down combo to customize your routine. There’s also a 12-hour alarm clock and a snooze button, plus a night mode that pauses all device functions (except the alarm!) from 10 m. to 7 a.m.
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