Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio

An alarm clock radio so smart, it sets—and resets—itself.

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  • TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio

    Just plug the TimeSmart™ clock in, and watch it set itself. And it resets automatically after power outages or unplugging!

  • TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio

    The large display is easy to read, with big-digit numbers and a backlight that adjusts from ultra-bright to very dim.

  • TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio

    You can fall asleep and wake up to music, thanks to digital AM/FM radio with six station presets.

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TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio

SKU# 607960p

Customer Rating

Brookstone’s TimeSmart™ self-setting alarm clock radio never needs setting—or resetting. Just plug it in and select your time zone.
It automatically sets the right time, and resets after power outages or unplugging. The extra long-life battery back-up system lasts five years, so the time will always be accurate, even through numerous power interruptions. Plus, the clock adjusts to six time zones, and auto-adjusts for Daylight Savings Time.

This clock radio lets you fall asleep and wake up to your favorite music. And it’s loaded with user-friendly features!
Features a digital AM/FM radio with six station presets and an auxiliary port for headphones, MP3 and CD players. Fumble-free pop-up alarm button is easy to find first thing in the morning. Dual crescendo alarms with snooze wake you gradually and let you set two separate wake-up times. The easy to read display has an adjustable backlight with five settings to choose from: High, Medium, Low, Dim or Off.

Give yourself one less thing to worry about, and get an easy-to-use alarm clock that sets and resets itself—get a TimeSmart™ alarm clock radio from Brookstone® today.

TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio

SKU# 607960p

Customer Rating

Review Snapshot®
Avg. Customer Rating:
 
4.1 stars
(based on 21 reviews)
76% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to set(5), Good volume(3), Neat features(5), Reliable(5)
Best Uses:
Anywhere(3)
Describe Yourself:
Casual reader(3), Power user(3)
Primary use:
Personal(6)
 
TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By VPVerified Reviewer from NY on 7/30/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Functional
Cons:
Deteriorates Quickly, Not Functional
Best Uses:
Children's Bedroom, Dorm Room, Guest Room, Master Bedroom
Describe Yourself:
High-end Shopper
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

Failed to self set and resets itself to wrong time.
Dangerous if your work depends on timely and early start. Plan to exchange. Otherwise if works as advertised - the greatest alarm clock ever!

 
Good product
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By BenVerified Purchaser from Springfield, VA on 5/30/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

Two radio alarms. The backlight can be varied and disabled. Easy to program. Easy to turn alarm off and on. Easy to know when the alarm is set.

 
Great clock to ensure you always wake up
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By MacVerified Purchaser from Lafayette, LA on 5/29/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Easy To Set, Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

This clock will reset itself, always. Where I live the power goes out 2 to 3 times a week. It is nice to know your alarm clock will reset if the power goes out and still wake you on time. Also, it's one clock I don't have to reset after power outages. The buttons to turn off the alarms are great. I do wish the light had one more setting to dim it further than it does now.

[7 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
Good features but beware of HUM
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By Joe the sleeperVerified Reviewer from Portland, OR on 5/26/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Easy To Set, Neat Features
Cons:
Annoying audio hum
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

This radio has some really nice ergonomic design features. Each of the two alarms is enabled by a large tactile push-button, making it easy to see if the alarm is set. When an alarm is enabled, the alarm time and mode is automatically displayed so you can double check quickly to see if your alarm settings are what you intend. The clock numerals are large, and the backlight has 4 levels of brightness plus completely off, so it's easy to set the light level to your liking. Other nice additions: aux input and headphone out (but see below).
If this unit has a serious flaw, it is the very noticeable hum coming from the speaker whenever the radio is on (FM, AM or aux). I like to wake to radio as my alarm mode, and since the radio is right next to my bed, a low volume setting is sufficient to wake me. Unfortunately, with this radio I hear more hum than actual radio sound at low volume settings. The source of the problem is the cheap power supply that comes with the radio. It's one of those "wall wart" blackboxes that plugs directly into your wall outlet and which provides the low DC voltage to run the clock and radio. Problem is, these power supplies are very poorly filtered, meaning some of the 60Hz alternating voltage from the wall makes it to the speaker. The hum is much worse if the clock backlight is set on high. The sad thing is that for the cost of an additional 50 cents in parts, this radio could have been designed to properly filter out this annoying hum. Maybe someone at Brookstone will ask their radio supplier about this and get it designed right next time.
Regarding the auto-setting clock: it does NOT synchronize to an atomic clock by way of a satellite (as my Brookstone clerk claimed). It merely has an internal battery that keeps the clock going when it's not plugged in. The factory-set time is close to correct, and you can correct it with a little hassle if you require an exact time setting.
Bottom line: nice clock, but if you are at all concerned about the quality of audio sound, particularly at low volumes, pass on this unit.

 
Best clock I've had.
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By coolcadVerified Purchaser from Vermont on 5/1/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Easy To Set, Neat Features, Reliable
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Enthusiast
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

Nice compact design. I love the alarm set bottons that pop up and the display shows the alarm set time for easy verification. Battery back up is nice and the auto time set is cool. My only complaints are that the speaker sound quality is average at best and my biggest complaint is that the display is difficult to see at night unless you are looking straight at it or down at it a little. My night stand is about 6 inches higher than my pillow level and the display is washed out. I took the manual and stuck in under the back of the clock to tip it down so I can read it. If they could fix that, it would be near perfect.

 
Does what it is supposed to do.
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By RichVerified Purchaser from NYC on 5/1/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Good Volume, Neat Features, Reliable
Cons:
Takes time to learnto set
Best Uses:
Best for home use
Describe Yourself:
Casual User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

Extremely reliable. Love that alarm starts very low and then increases to very loud. Setting alarm and wake-up radio takes a bit of practice. Could use setting between rather dark display and next setting, which is a bit bright for me. But overall an excellent product, and I am very pleased with it.

 
Big buttons make it easy to control
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By Can't see at nightVerified Purchaser from NY, NY on 4/24/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Easy To Set, Easy to turn alarm off
Best Uses:
Anywhere
Describe Yourself:
Power User
Primary use:
Personal
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

The large raised buttons make it is easy to turn the alarm off without my glasses.

 
Self-Setting clock
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By Dr. PamVerified Purchaser from Baton Rouge, LA on 4/20/2009
Gift:
Yes
Best Uses:
Gift
Describe Yourself:
Everyday Reader
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

This was a gift for my husband. He loves it!!! Our power went out for 5 hours, and when the power came back on, it was already showing the right time and alarm time. I highly recommend this clock to everyone.

 
Great clock easy to use
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By jlsfVerified Purchaser from san francisco, ca on 4/18/2009
Gift:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

No more wondering if i've set the alamrm to right time its right there one the same screen as actual time and very easy to use i go to bed with no worries :) about not waking up

 
Finally a really smart clock!
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By Heavy "D"Verified Purchaser from Wheaton, IL on 4/18/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Deserves Multiple Readings
Best Uses:
Gift
Describe Yourself:
Casual Reader
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

Finally, the biggest single flaw from the previous generations of self-setting "Smart" clocks has been fixed. And that flaw? The previous versions put out so much light, even at the lowest setting, that the entire bedroom looked like a plane was landing! We had to put a heavy towel over the clock to get to sleep! This new model allows you to turn the light down as low as you want, even off. In the "off" setting, you can still see the time just fine during the day (picture a gas pump type of display) - so it is really the best of both worlds. When the alarm does go off, you can either push down the alarm button (which sits up high making is easy to find) or hit snooze. When you hit snooze, you get an extra 10 minutes, with the light at the lowest setting (if you have the light set to off). A nice touch, imho.

Highly recommended!

 
It as everything it said it was.
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By RichVerified Purchaser from Wichita, KS on 4/18/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Deserves Multiple Readings, Informative, Well Written
Describe Yourself:
Bookworm
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

This one was a little pricey, but the only one we could find with a head set jack that we use with a pillow speaker.

 
On Time - All The Time
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By W8AIRVerified Purchaser from Mitchell, IN on 4/17/2009
Gift:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

Being on time is very important to me being a Communications Technician with the Railroad. I needed a reliable alarm clock with 2 alarms that knows the correct time, all the time, even with the power outages we sometimes have here in the Midwest and this one is the best I have found. I plan to pick up another one for use in my Ham Radio room.

 
TimeSmart just got a little Dumber
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By Ace the product BusterVerified Purchaser from Florence, NJ on 4/14/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Easy To Read
Cons:
No Motion Detector
Best Uses:
Just plug In
Describe Yourself:
Casual Reader
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

The only problem I have is that the new Time Smart has no motion detector so you can just wave in front of the alarm clock to stop the beeping. Now, im not the lazy type and an active person, yet to drop this feature from the new version of the clock was a cruel joke. Great product, yet an even greater blunder on the new version !

 
Excellent Product
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By HeitnerVerified Purchaser from Morris Plains, NJ on 4/14/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Plug in-it does the rest
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

Product works right out of the box. Just have to
set radio stations. Would recommend this for anybody, especially those that are not good at programing gadgets.

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
Better than average but meh.
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By SeanVerified Purchaser from Seattle, WA on 4/10/2009
Gift:
Yes
Pros:
Simple To Use, Stylish
Cons:
Fails, Gimicky, Noise
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

I wanted a simple, easy to use dual-alarm clock-radio for our guestroom.

Most functions on this unit fit that requirement very well. It is an attractive and easy to use clock. It is the best that I found. It is not without issue ( and, a shame considering the higher-price ).

faults with this unit:
- When playing the radio there is a soft hum in the speakers. Could just be a bad radio in mine.

- The 'never need to set' clock needed to have the time set at least once so far. It inexplicably lost time by several hours. Plblblblb!

- The 'never need to set' clock would be better described as 'clock with a long life backup-battery'. The clock has a small lithium battery in it so that it doesn't lose time when unplugged - even if for a very long time. Unless, of course, the battery goes dead, or, unless the clock just loses the time anyway.

 
Like clock resets after power outage
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By robVerified Purchaser from Seattle, WA on 3/28/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
MP3 connection, Reset on power loss
Cons:
AM reception
Best Uses:
Nightstand alarmradio
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

We lose power way too much and the fact that the clock will reset itself is great. Saves me from having to find instruction book and figure out how to reset. Alarm simple to set and effective. FM reception is fine but for me AM reception was poor. Also like that I can connect my MP3 player and us it. Though required purchase of separate cable.

 
Excellent Clock Radio - easy to use
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By BostonVerified Purchaser from New York, NY on 3/27/2009
Gift:
No
Best Uses:
Easy to set, Headphone jack, Large Numbers, Radio Sound is excellent, Two Alarms
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

Best buy for a clock radio.

 
Great Clock!
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By JMANDREW from Waterford, Mi on 3/22/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Adjustable backlight, Crescendo alarm, Easy to use
Best Uses:
Couples, Teen or college students
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

This alarm clock is nice because it allows my wife & to have one clock but 2 different alarm settings. I like the crescendo alarm mode.

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

 
No peace of mind during power outage
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By Jonny QVerified Reviewer from Nashville, TN on 3/18/2009
Gift:
No
Pros:
Nice design
Cons:
Disappointing, Not What I Expected
Best Uses:
Not as an Alarm Clock
Describe Yourself:
Casual Reader
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

This clock would be perfect if it only had a back up during a power outage. If there is a power outage during a time when the alarm should be waking you up, you are out of luck. The power to the clock only comes back after the power outage is over and then the time corrects itself, which is nice..but for [$], it should offer that peace of mind.

[0 of 7 customers found this review helpful]

 
Great Clock - Display Too Bright
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By miniaddictVerified Purchaser from Wexford, PA on 3/6/2009
Gift:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

this is an alarm clock and not a book. Not sure why all the prompts have to be with a book

[8 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

 
Love that this clock sets itself
Review for TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio - Customer Ratings
By Staff ReviewerStaff Reviewer from Merrimack, NH on 11/11/2008
Pros:
Attractive Design, Clear Display, Keeps Good Time, Reliable
Best Uses:
Bedroom
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about SELF-SET ALARM CLOCK WITH RADIO:

Where I live, we have power outages every time there’s a snow or ice storm, so I’ve gotten very frustrated with most digital alarm clocks over the years. This clock has made life easier, for sure. I don’t even have to think about it anymore.

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TimeSmart Self-Setting Alarm Clock Radio

SKU# 607960p

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TimeSmart™ Self-Setting Clock Radio

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