6 of the best

ALARM CLOCKS

IF YOU’RE attempting to rein in your screen time, then using your smartphone as an alarm clock could be counterproductive. Luckily, there are a plethora of old-fashioned, and not so old-fashioned, alarm clocks on the market to suit every need. Here are six options that should help you rise and shine…

1Vobot Clock £31.01

dx.com A bedside alarm clock, weather checker and timer that you can control with your voice as well as smartphone – or just shake it to turn it off.

2ILuv SmartShaker £29.25

totaldigitalstores.co.uk Slip this under your pillow and it will wake you with a gentle vibration – ideal if you want an alarm that won’t disturb your partner.

3Philips Sleep and Wake-up Light with Relax Breath

£161.55 amazon.co.uk Wakes you with a soft light, and features a light-guided breathing exercise programme to do before bed, helping you sleep better.

4Sonic Bomb Extra Loud Alarm Clock

£41.94 completecareshop.co.uk One for the hardof-hearing or just really heavy sleepers. Combines extra loud alarm, flashing lights and a bed vibrator.

5Seiko Bedside Alarm Clock

£17 watchshop.com No-frills clock that’s small enough to travel with. Customers praise it for being completely silent – except when the alarm goes off, of course.

6LEGO Star Wars Stormtrooper Alarm Clock

£19 johnlewis.com A fully functional LCD display digital alarm clock with snooze option for the little (or not-solittle) Star Wars fan in your life.