frontpage Posted by htp182 | Staff • Dec 21, 2023
Dec 21, 2023 4:21 PM
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frontpage Posted by htp182 | Staff • Dec 21, 2023
Dec 21, 2023 4:21 PM
Westclox Sunrise/Sunset Simulating Alarm Clock w/ Dimmable Nightlight
+ Free Store Pickup$8.70
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Also, as a previous poster wrote, some smart bulbs can easily replicate this as well. I think Alexa has a built-in ramping-up schedule. Obviously, the bulb has to be at least tuneable white and not simply a single color.
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Anyway, the quality is mostly ok. I don't like the feel of the snooze button (which doubles as brightness control) - feels chintzy and not consistent for such a large button.
Set the alarm for this morning to observe behavior. It's not too bright, the sound is ok. Seems like we need it real close to our face like on a side table. There doesn't seem to be a way to turn off the timepiece display which could be a dealbreaker for me (it's quite bright and isn't clear enough for groggy eyes to see).
Positives: simple controls and limited stuff to tinker with. There's also a battery backup in case of power failure or if you want to relocate it.
Don't think you can do better for 9 bucks but you also get what you pay for.
Anyway, the quality is mostly ok. I don't like the feel of the snooze button (which doubles as brightness control) - feels chintzy and not consistent for such a large button.
Set the alarm for this morning to observe behavior. It's not too bright, the sound is ok. Seems like we need it real close to our face like on a side table. There doesn't seem to be a way to turn off the timepiece display which could be a dealbreaker for me (it's quite bright and isn't clear enough for groggy eyes to see).
Positives: simple controls and limited stuff to tinker with. There's also a battery backup in case of power failure or if you want to relocate it.
Don't think you can do better for 9 bucks but you also get what you pay for.
There's a glow around the numbers which is the same color (red) and believe this is the issue - not the numerals themselves. I think they cheaped out containing the glow. I believe I won't be able to read it in the middle of my sleep but you can definitely read it from the other end of the room like when you go to bed. I'm just more complaining about why they even have it if the display is so badly done. First world problems I'm sure I'll get used to.
I want to test out the wake-up glow which is the primary function. I find that not so bright. Let's see.
Walmart has a great return policy in general. So, all good for now. I'd say, try it.
the batteries don't connect to the contacts, due to the plastic blocking the connection
the setup makes zero sense. good luck getting the sunlight setting functions to work
even at 50 cents this would be a waste of money
I just feel bad for the guy that same day delivered this POS.. and the guy thats gonna be picking it back up from my house..
The battery backup only saves the time when you unplug it or the power goes out. The clock itself does NOT function on the batteries.
The clock display dims but not by using a light sensor. No, it's not that smart. It merely dims between the hours of 7pm and 7am. You can manually adjust the display brightness between the three choices but it will revert back to the set schedule, 7pm to 7am.