If you want a version that’s a full smart display there is the £50 Echo Show 5 as an alternative. It can be grouped with other Echo devices for multi-room audio, too. It sounds good for the money and is perfect for radio, or can pair with another Bluetooth speaker or output via a standard 3.5mm socket. The light ring at the top shows when it is listening to you. Four buttons on top take care of volume, mute and actions. Otherwise, it is the same as any Echo speaker. When set, it displays the time and your alarms, which you can set to repeat weekly, on weekdays or only at weekends. The simplest smart alarm clock is Echo Dot with Clock – it is Amazon’s cheapest Alexa smart speaker with an LED clock that glows through the front mesh and dims with ambient light. Verdict: It may be worth spending a bit more to get something good. Pitfalls to look out for are screens that are too bright at night, dimmer functions that make high-pitched whines and analogue clocks that make loud ticking sounds. The £30 Invicta looks stylish with its dark grey case or there are cheaper versions in other finishes.īrand-name clock radios with DAB start at about £50, such as the Pure Siesta series or the £80 Roberts Ortus 2. Acctim makes several versions with displays including the day, date and temperature, and a light that comes on at the touch of a button. Photograph: Argosįor a similar price you can get a radio-controlled clock that sets the time automatically when it is first switched on.
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