These include cheap digital radios as well as more premium options. Some of these radios also have Bluetooth, so you can connect them to your phone to stream music or podcasts. Sleep timer: This lets you set a timer so the radio will turn itself off after a set period of time.

Gradual sunrise makes you feel better as you wake up. It’s good for winter months when it’s hard to wake up in the dark. You can choose to set an alarm to sound for just one day, seven days of the week, just on weekdays or just on weekends. Still a little lost? Stephanie has written an in-depth guide on how to choose a radio, with sound advice. What is DAB/DAB+ radio? There’s a large snooze button on the top of the radio, which should be easy to find in the dark or when you’ve just woken up. The Sony ICF-C1PJ and the USCCE have natural sounds as alarm choices in addition to a buzzer or FM radio. Our reviewers favored the Sony's refreshing wake-up alarms and relaxing white noise to fall asleep to.When the alarm sounds, you can press the snooze button to pause it for 5 minutes or press the snooze button repeatedly to pause it for 10/15/30 minutes. You can also turn the alarm off altogether by pressing the alarm button. COMPATIBLE PRODUCTS: This home speaker is part of the Bose Smart Family and works with other Bose smart speakers and soundbars for a multi-room listening experience

Out of the products we’ve reviewed here, four have Bluetooth: The AZATOM Horizon, the John Lewis & Partners Aria, the Roberts Revival iStream 3 and the Majority Fulbourn II. However, the default alarm volume is quite high, so it’s not the most relaxing way to wake up. If loud music doesn’t bother you this isn’t a problem, but if you prefer to wake up gently you might want to choose the Pure Siesta Rise instead, as the alarm volume on that radio increases gradually. The Roberts CHRONODAB is one of the Pure Siesta Rise’s main rivals. It has a similar price tag and offers similar features, but with quite a different design.

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You can set the alarm to wake you up to either a standard alarm buzzer sound or a radio station of your choice. When you go to set the alarm, it will let you choose either the last station you were listening to or one of your saved presets. It has great sound quality for something so small and cheap, and has the added bonus of being portable. One downside to this radio is that you can only set the alarm with the radio turned on, so you can’t do it silently. Also, the lowest alarm volume is still quite loud, so it might startle you in the morning. Summary The Madingley Hall is a small radio with two USB ports, so you can your partner can charge your phones at the same time.

This radio is a great size for a bedside table, and the time is shown in large digits. It doesn’t have any advanced features such as Bluetooth or USB ports for charging devices, but it’s a good basic DAB radio for the bedroom. The larger speakers give the Sangean a deep, rich sound, which can be adjusted with the included remote. You can also choose the volume of the alarm. The alarm will start out quiet and gradually get louder, so it won’t startle you when you wake up. Since there are two alarms, you can set one alarm for weekdays and another at a different time for weekends.User experience – is how easy it is to use… As you’ll be setting the alarm daily or weekly, ensuring ease of use is paramount. After all, you don’t want to be fiddling about with buttons each time. A straightforward process is preferred. We’ve listed some user-friendly options if you require this. This Denver MC-5220 offers good value for money (see price here) as long as you’re not too fussy about sound quality. It’s a good option if you’re budget-conscious and want something that will look nice on the bedroom wall. If you want DAB radio and/or better sound quality, read on and consider one of the radios reviewed below. Roberts Radio CD Cube 3-Band Stereo Radio You have a choice of waking up to a regular alarm buzzer sound or a radio station. You can choose how long the alarm will sound for (15/30/45/60/90 minutes). This radio lets you set two separate alarms. You can choose to wake up to a regular alarm sound or an FM or DAB radio station.

CD player isn’t especially reliable—several buyers have had problems with is after a few months of use Nowadays, there are plenty of places to listen to your favourite smooth voices and tunes. With the help of Deputy Digital Editor Stephanie Antony, we’ve put together a brief list for your consideration. You can choose when the alarm will sound (once/daily/weekdays/weekends), and can also choose the volume of the alarm. BOSE SIMPLESYNC TECHNOLOGY: SimpleSync pairs your Bose Home Speaker 500 to compatible Bose products for sound that follows you from room to room. Away from your phone? Press and hold the Bluetooth button on each device to sync their sound. Already got a group going? Link by pressing the Action button to connect at a moment’s noticeindependent alarms (set different alarms for weekdays and weekends, or different alarms for you and your partner) You can set the display brightness to ‘Dim’, which should be low enough to prevent it keeping you awake at night while still allowing you to see the time. Wi-fi for music streaming: Radios with wi-fi - called internet radios - often support music streaming services such as Spotify (may require subscriptions) CONNECTIVITY: Pair your device to this home speaker to stream your favorite music and more via a Bluetooth connection, your home Wi-Fi network, Apple AirPlay 2, or Spotify Connect