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(based on 40 ratings)
Model Number: 551879
Located in: Electronics, Watches and Clocks, Clocks
Auto time set digital clocks set themselves—even after power outages! Here are some truly unique alarm clocks! Simply plug in the SmartSet® and it automatically sets itself to the correct date and time. Now you don’t have to worry about oversleeping because the power went out in the night! And with a projection display, the right time is always plain to see. Order SmartSet projection time clocks for all your bedrooms and rest easy!

Projection time clocks put the time and date where you want to see it. Just direct the projector on SmartSet auto time set digital clocks and display the time and date where it’s easiest to see—on the wall or on the ceiling. That also makes these unique alarm clocks comforting nightlights for the kids’ rooms.

Innovation creates unique alarm clocks.

  • Powerful projection displays the correct time for easy viewing.
  • Auto time set digital clocks even remember your alarm settings.
  • Three alarm modes (everyday, weekdays and weekends only).
  • Dual alarms function lets you maintain separate wake-up times.
  • Includes long-life lithium battery backup.
Product Reviews Summary
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
(based on 40 reviews)
92% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to set (37), Neat features (37), Reliable (34), Good volume (33)
Cons:
None (4), Too bright (3)
Best Uses:
Anywhere (27), Home (3), Bedroom (3)
Describe Yourself:
Practical (24), Professional (21), Tech savvy (19), Gearhead (4), Technically challenged (3)
Primary use:
Personal (38)
 
SmartSet Projection Alarm Clocks
By KBVerified Reviewer from Houston, Texas on 11/14/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I loved the features so much I bought 5 for gifts this year for my grown children

 
GREAT CLOCK**
By B.BVerified Reviewer from New York, NY on 11/13/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It's a great clock, very unique. It projects the time on the wall so that you convienently always know what time it is. No regets, good buy!

 
very innovative, solving my dilemma
By needsleepVerified Reviewer from tempe, az on 11/13/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I have always hated having to turn over to the side to see what time it is since I always sleep on my back. Projecting the time onto the ceiling has allowed me to merely open my eyes and go right back to sleep. Perfect for when you have a partner and don't want to disturb their sleep with extra moving around in bed as well

 
Smartset Clock
By EvVerified Reviewer from New Jersey on 11/5/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Reliable
Cons:
Too bright
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

This product is great just to shine the time on the wall BUT!!!!! the clock itself is too too bright even when you dim the light on the clock. You literally have to put something on top of the lcok so that its not bright - then you can't see the time.

 
Smart Clock
By KASVerified Reviewer from Charleston, WV on 11/2/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I enjoyed this clock so much, I bought one for my daughter and her husband.

 
I love this clock
By CPTASTRO1Verified Reviewer from Boston, MA on 11/1/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
N/A
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a great clock. I liked it enough I bought 3 more as gifts for others.

 
Greatest alarmclock I ever bought!
By GayleVerified Reviewer from Saint Peters, MO on 10/28/2007
Pros:
Easy to read, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Innovative, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I never thought I would like an alarm clock as much as I like this one! I love the fact that it is self-setting AND remembers the alarm settings (I tested this by un-plugging and re-plugging the alarm clock and it did remember the alarm that had been set). Also, I love the projection of the time on the ceiling. Even though I wear glasses, it is big enough to see without them, but doesn't produce too much light to distract my sleeping.

One note is that the clock itself is kind of bright, so if you like the room to be basically completely dark, that would be the ONLY reason not to get this...

 
I would buy this product again!
By Busy MomVerified Reviewer from Morgantown, PA on 10/24/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My middle-school kids love the projection feature and the blue display numbers can be easily seen all day long.

 
Smart Clock Smart Price
By MickeyVerified Reviewer from Orlando, FL on 10/23/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
Display too bright
Best Uses:
Bedroom
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I primarily use this clock as a bedroom alarm...

Pros:
Dual alarms for the wife and I; Alarm turns off when you don't want to weak up early on the weekend; several alarm modes (7day 5day weekend etc); Projects on wall on in multiple directions; Time & date auto sets. Good price

Cons:
Too big; Main display too bright even in dim mode.

 
Not worth the money.
By KimVerified Reviewer from Cincinnati, Ohio on 10/23/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Multiple alarm settings, Neat Features, Nice large projection
Cons:
Projection unreliable, Unreliable
Best Uses:
Home use only
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Projection has gone out twice both times after a power outage.

 
SmartSet is Great at Night
By VinVerified Reviewer from Las Vegas, NV on 10/23/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The clock must be turned around, so it may be read while lying in bed, but is really great, being able to tell time by just looking uo.

 
Best Clock Radio out there!
By StephanieVerified Reviewer from Everett, WA on 10/23/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Home Nightstand
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I had searched everywhere for a projection Clock Radio that set itself and finally found it. This has all the features you could ever want. We love the time projection on the ceiling and the multi-alarm clock radio. The best feature is the self-setting clock so when the power goes out or the kids turn off the wrong light switch we don't have to worry about it.

 
Very helpful features
By rntVerified Reviewer from Waterford, MI on 10/23/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
at home
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Easy to set, resets after power outages. Handy to see time on ceiling during the night.

 
Best Clock Radio You Will Ever Own
By Non Technical MomVerified Reviewer from New Jersey on 10/23/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This clock radio is the absolute best. I never have to twist and turn to figure out what time it is nor am I limited to just one setting. The clock radio has the perfect amount of options, the display is not over-bearing or blinding and it is the easy clock radio I have ever had to set (which is saying a lot as my children usually have to handle these tasks for me!)

 
Great for Seniors! Large Numbers on Cei
By BitoVerified Reviewer from Cincinnati, OH on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Clear numbers on face, Large numbers on ceiling
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Retired and sleepless
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We love the lights in the ceiling. My wife and I both have trouble with wakefulness at night and like to know the time. The numbers are large and clear and easy for us to read without disturbing each other.

 
A Great Product For Someone Who Wears Gl
By LarryVerified Reviewer from Sevierville, TN on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a great product for a person with poor vision. The time is displayed on the ceiling in big enough numbers that I do'n have to put my glasses on to see what time it is. I love the way it automatically sets itself after a power failure especially in the middle of the night.

 
more features for less money
By Never late againVerified Reviewer from Westchester, New York on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Large display numbers, Neat Features, Reliable, Set it and forget it
Cons:
Dim set not low enough
Best Uses:
Home only so far
Describe Yourself:
Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this as my bedroom alarm/radio/clock. I love the easy to read numbers, quick plug-in set itself feature and of course the time on wall projection. AWESOME. The only thing I wish were different was the dimmer switch for the numbers. Even when turned to dim still not dim enough. That blue glow is still like a beacon when trying to sleep in a dark room.

 
Really is smart!
By CkazzyVerified Reviewer from Riverhead, NY on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
Very bright display
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

My husband thinks the blue light display is too bright. I find it great as a night light when I get up and its dark.
And most important, the clock sets itself and has weekend and weekday alarm settings.

 
Large projected image is easy to see!
By EAPVerified Reviewer from Tennessee on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Large projected image, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
Display is VERY bright
Best Uses:
Bedroom
Describe Yourself:
Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love the nice large projected image. I have had other projection clocks that were hard to see on our high ceilings. I like that you can reverse the image too. The front display is bright, even on the low setting, but by reversing the image I can turn the clock around so the bright display faces the wall and I can still see the projected image the correct way.

 
Horridly Bright
By JennyVerified Reviewer from Allen,TX on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features
Cons:
Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

The clock itself was really cool. But, at night the screen was as bright as my tv screen. I was blinded in my sleep! I ended up giving this away to my mother. I need total darkness when I'm asleep.

 
Great clock, Great projection
By k3yzVerified Reviewer from Scottsdale, Az on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Neat Features, Projection large & bright
Cons:
None
Best Uses:
Bedroom
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great clock. Have previously had projection clocks, and this one is best yet! Bright blue projection, and large up on the ceiling.

 
Awesome clock
By SamVerified Reviewer from Salt Lake City, UT on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
Unattractive Design
Best Uses:
Anywhere, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is an awesome clock, first clock I have purchased that could find the right time itself. The nice thing is even if power goes out, as soon as power goes back on it finds the time and still knows your alarm settings. The time display is a little big but I would still purchase this item again.

 
Excellent Clock for Unbeatble Price!
By RtmanVerified Reviewer from Deltona, Fl on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
Very Bright LED night
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I use this clock everyday for work. I set the 2 alarms for 20 min apart and dont have to worry about hitting snooze and snooze and snooze. Since the LED is super bright, even on low setting, I place it on the ground. No worries thought, I have the projecting LED on the ceiling so I always know what time it is!!! + the built in radio makes this the best bargain around. *****!

 
No more guessing in the dark
By LouVerified Reviewer from New York, NY on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
Too bright
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

If only the dimmer settings were low and lower, this would be a perfect clock. Then again, you don't need a night light with this clock in the room.

 
My Favorite Clock Ever :)
By The Not So Morning PersonVerified Reviewer from Edmond OK on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Curteous Alarm, Easy to see display, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I LOVE this clock!!!! It's my favorite of all time :) It has great display size on the ceiling so there's no need for glasses :) And the alarm gradually increases in volume so you aren't blasted out of bed in the morning...

 
The best projection clock We've had
By GutierreMVerified Reviewer from Houston, Tx on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We are extremely satisfied with this all in one clock/radio/alarm, we originally bought it just to replace our broken projection clock, when you have small children at home it is really useful to know what time is it when they appear at your bedside in the middle of the night. This is the third projection clock we have had and definitely the best out of the three. It has lots of nice features like the ability to set both alarms mode to ring all week, weekdays or just over the weekend; you can set them up, one for waking up for school/work and the other for the weekend activities. It has large easy top access buttons for adjusting the alarm, snooze and sleep, our previous two clocks (different brands) had complicated setup sequences which involved, pressing several buttons at the same time which my wife never tried to use.
The projection is clearly visible at night with large red numbers projected to the ceiling or wall.
I also like the large bright blue digital clockface wich you can read effortlessly at night or day.
Even tough the footprint on this clock is at least twice as large than our previous two projection clocks, we definitely recommend this product to anyone looking for an easy to use, accurate(with self setting) and lots of other features projection clock.

 
Very Good Product
By RogerVerified Reviewer from Florida on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Good bedside clock
Describe Yourself:
Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This is a good bedside clock with bright numbers, a dual alarm, and a battery for power failures

 
The best alarm clock ever!!!!!!!
By BrandyVerified Reviewer from Wentzville, Missouri on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy to see at night, Easy To Set, Everything, Great price, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
at home, Everyday
Describe Yourself:
Gadget lover, Practical, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It's about time they have advanced alarm clocks!!! This suits both of our needs!! My favorite thing is that if I want to know the time when I am sleeping, I just peek up at the ceiling. I can see it without my glasses, or reaching over my husband. I like all the different wake features and alarm settings. I LOVE how it resets the time by itself!!!!! This is just the best alarm clock, I don't really think it could use any improvement! The price was great for all the feautures.

 
I would recommend this product
By G manVerified Reviewer from Austin, TX on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
Too bright
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Practical, Professional, Technically Challenged, Tech Savvy
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

good looking - easy to use - but too bright - needs better dimmer

 
SmartSet projection radio clock
By JeanVerified Reviewer from Boynton Beach, Florida on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, I liked it so much I boug, Reliable, Two for my friends
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It a great addition to the bedroom enables you to see the time withput straining, just look at the ceiling

 
"This clock is AWESOME"
By CHILLVerified Reviewer from Littleton, NH on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

I love the fact that the alarm sounds softly and then gets louder to wake you up gradually!!

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

 
wish I had known about this sooner
By CCVerified Reviewer from Boston, MA on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable, Time on the ceiling great
Best Uses:
Anywhere, No need to get up to use
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Best features of this product are the automatic settings and the projection of the time on the ceiling or wall.

 
No nightlight needed !
By ShardVerified Reviewer from Serena, IL on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Bright Illumination, Easy To Set, Large numbers, Neat Features
Cons:
Can be too bright
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It might be a little too bright at night even on the low setting.
The numbers are large and can easily be seen on the clock or on the wall without glasses.
Position of numbers on the wall can be flipped for versatility.

 
"Love seeing the time in the dark"
By Lucille The Red HeadVerified Reviewer from Sterling, VA on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Ceiling Display is great, Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Home Use
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional, Technically Challenged
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

This clock can be used in many rooms. The ceiling display is great and can be adjusted to show on wall or ceiling. In the dark, the display is very good. Don't have any negative commments.

 
I WOULD BUY THIS PRODUCT AGAIN AND AGAIN
By BON BONVerified Reviewer from ORANGE COUNTY, CA on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Good Volume, I AM STILL TRYING TO SET, Neat Features
Cons:
Difficult To Set, I HAVE TROUBLE SETTING
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL DESIGN FOR A CLOCK AND RADIO.
THE ONLY PROBLEM I AM HAVING IS BEING ABLE TO SET MY ALARM OR SET THE RADIO TO WAKE UP.
THE LARGE DIAL IS WONDERFUL.IT IS GREAT TO LAY DOWN AND WHEN YOU WAKE-UP IN THE NIGHT YOU CAN SEE WHAT TIME IT IS. I JUST LOVE IT!!! JUST HAVE TO LEARN HOW TO SET THE ALARM.
SINCERELY,
BONNIE LONNEVIK

 
Projection Clock Radio
By Girl GeekVerified Reviewer from Charleston, WV on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Gearhead, Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Great product - resets itself if the power goes out and keeps the alarm settings. Can be set to alarm Monday through Friday so you can set it once and forget it.

 
Just what I was looking for
By Lazy Lazy LazyVerified Reviewer from Chelsea, AL on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Call me lazy, but the two best features of this alarm clock are that the time always sets itself, and that I can see the time on the ceiling without rolling over to see the clock. This is truly a "no worries" product, and was exactly what I was looking for.

 
Best clock ever!
By SheilahVerified Reviewer from Frederick, Maryland on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
No Cons
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

It is just wonderful to know that even when the power has gone off that your clock and alarm are always correct.

 
Highly recommend this product!
By Karpat24Verified Reviewer from N. Little Rock, AR on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Love the dual alarms., Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
Dim setting still bright.
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Practical, Professional
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

The projection time and dual alarms that can be set for week day or week end are great. The only drawback is that even on dim, the clock itself is pretty bright, but since you can project the time, I just turn mine to face the wall.

 
Love it! Great for a gift!
By StaceVerified Reviewer from New Hampshire on 10/22/2007
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Professional, Tech Savvy
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

We lose power a lot and the battery backup on my husband's old alarm clock never worked. If the power flickered at all, his clock would reset to 12:00. I bought him this clock for his birthday to save him the frustration of running late. It sets itself so easily and quickly. I also am a very light sleeper, so whenever I used to roll over to check the clock, I'd have a hard time getting back to sleep. Now I just have to open my eyes, see the time on the ceiling, and back to sleep I go. I love that!

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