Most households have an alarm clock of some sorts, next to their bed, in order to be woken up in the morning. One of the great advantages to talking alarm clocks is that you don’t have to move from the comfort of your bed to turn it off!

In fact, the features of these modern clocks mean you can control virtually every one of the clock’s functions by voice activation. This unique ability is naturally advantageous to people with impaired vision or certain physical disabilities.

It’s easy to see how these new style clocks will become just one of the new bread of household devises that will be operated simply by talking to it. I just wish it was that easy when talking to my wife!

There are already such devises for the home, like voice operated entertainment systems, indoor lighting and remotely operated garages.

Talking clocks may not sound like an amazing new invention, but are invaluable to so many of the people who rely on them. I have no doubt that this generation of talking alarm clocks will become the norm in most households around the world in years to come.

Features

The features will vary from one type of clock to another, but here’s a list of what you could expect from your voice activated talking alarm clock:

• Time – Allows you to hear the time and to set the time by voice.

• Alarm – The clock will tell you what time the alarm is set for and the ability to set the alarm.

• Alarm Off – Will turn off the alarm when told and announce the current time, date and even the temperature.

• Sleep Function –Audibly activate the sleep function.

• Snooze – Audibly activate the snooze function.

• Time – Request the current time.

• Date – Request the current date.

• Temperature- Request the current temperature.

• Night Light – Turns on the night light.

• Large LCD Display – Ideal for the visually impaired.

Those who are blind or who have low vision, perhaps even those with dexterity problems, may already be familiar with the frustration of accidentally resetting a digital clocks time or alarm. Talking alarm clocks eliminate these problems and make life much easier.

They also make an ideal gift, whether it is at Christmas time, a birthday, a going away present, a colleague’s leaving gift or for a student starting college or university.

Everyone needs an alarm clock so why not buy them or yourself one of the new bread of talking alarm clocks.

They look modern and stylish and will look great in any home or bedroom.

If you are after a novelty digital alarm clock, there are plenty to choose from. My particular favorite is the Simpsons Talking Bar Buddies Alarm Clock.

It has all the usual features of an alarm clock including the snooze and sleeps functions, but instead of a buzzing noise or similar waking you up, you get one of the Simpsons characters. Here’s a couple of examples:

Homer: “To alcohol! The cause and solution to all of life’s problems!”

Moe: “Is there a Butts here? Seymour Butts? Hey everybody, I wanna Seymour Butts!”

There are 12 different phrases to choose from and it makes a great fun gift.