Uploaded October 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo is an alarm clock that Nintendo wants you to pay $100 USD for. This review will discuss the pros and cons of this unusual device.
Spoiler alert: Not only is the Nintendo Alarmo not worth the price, but it's also surprisingly barebones in areas where it should be feature-packed. Let's hope that with software updates, the device can improve dramatically.
Some other cons I didn't mention in the video:
1) Can only be used with one person (no couples allowed).
2) The screen is LCD, not OLED, so it doesn't look completely black.
3) The screen does not cover the entire circular shape.
Etc...
#NintendoAlarmo #AlarmoReview #NintendoSoundClock #Alarmo
PR:
Ever wish that you could wake up in one of the playful worlds from Nintendo? Well, it’s time to stop dreaming! Introducing Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – an interactive alarm clock designed to add some Nintendo charm to your home and your daily routine. Alarmo will be available at retail starting in early 2025 at a suggested price of $99.99 USD, and Nintendo Switch Online members in the U.S. and Canada can purchase it early* via the My Nintendo Store right now!Want to see Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo in action? Get your first look here: nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo-121311/.Alarmo features motion sensor** technology that responds to your movements, allowing you to snooze your alarm with motion alone and stop it by getting out of bed. Tailor your routine and make waking up fun by picking from 35 scenes inspired by five Nintendo titles – Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 3, Pikmin 4 and Ring Fit Adventure – then set a time and let Alarmo handle the rest.In the morning you’ll experience immersive sounds and music from the scene you picked. Rise to sounds of the Mushroom Kingdom with Mario and friends, begin your day’s adventure with Link and Princess Zelda, or start fresh with the Inklings from Splatoon 3. And those are just some of the experiences you can wake up to!That’s not all – you can also check Records*** to see how much you move around in your sleep, set an hourly chime themed to your chosen title, and change between Steady or Gentle Modes for your morning alarm. In Steady Mode, the alarm will gradually get more intense the longer you stay in bed, whereas Gentle Mode offers a more consistent intensity level. There’s also Button Mode for a more traditional, tactile “hit the snooze button” alarm clock experience. You can even use sleepy sounds to wind down with soothing music and sounds at your set bedtime.Plus, if you link your Nintendo Account you can download**** scenes from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons games via free updates when they become available. For more insight into the development of Alarmo, be sure to check out the Ask The Developers interview on the Nintendo website, here: nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/ask-the-developer-vol-14-nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo-part-1/.Right now, only Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members in the U.S. and Canada can purchase Alarmo at My Nintendo Store. To sign up for either membership, or for more information about the special offers and benefits of each, visit nintendo.com/switch/online/. Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo is also available at the Nintendo NY store, with no Nintendo Switch Online membership required for purchase.Whether you’re looking to up your wake-up game, add a splash of Nintendo color to your home or just wind down with your favorite characters, Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo is not just an alarm clock — it adds a bit of fun to your whole day.Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at https://press.nintendo.com, a password-protected site. To obtain a login, please register on the site.* Early access available until early 2025 at the Nintendo NY store and online in the United States and Canada. Nintendo Account and paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required for online purchase during early access period.** Motion-sensing features only function when Alarmo is not in Button Mode.*** Software update required.**** Nintendo Account and internet access required for online features.ContactsIntroducing Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – an interactive alarm clock designed to add some Nintendo charm to your home and your daily routine.
The Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo is an alarm clock that Nintendo wants you to pay $100 USD for. This review will discuss the pros and cons of this unusual device.
Spoiler alert: Not only is the Nintendo Alarmo not worth the price, but it's also surprisingly barebones in areas where it should be feature-packed. Let's hope that with software updates, the device can improve dramatically.
Some other cons I didn't mention in the video:
1) Can only be used with one person (no couples allowed).
2) The screen is LCD, not OLED, so it doesn't look completely black.
3) The screen does not cover the entire circular shape.
Etc...
#NintendoAlarmo #AlarmoReview #NintendoSoundClock #Alarmo
PR:
Ever wish that you could wake up in one of the playful worlds from Nintendo? Well, it’s time to stop dreaming! Introducing Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – an interactive alarm clock designed to add some Nintendo charm to your home and your daily routine. Alarmo will be available at retail starting in early 2025 at a suggested price of $99.99 USD, and Nintendo Switch Online members in the U.S. and Canada can purchase it early* via the My Nintendo Store right now!Want to see Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo in action? Get your first look here: nintendo.com/us/store/products/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo-121311/.Alarmo features motion sensor** technology that responds to your movements, allowing you to snooze your alarm with motion alone and stop it by getting out of bed. Tailor your routine and make waking up fun by picking from 35 scenes inspired by five Nintendo titles – Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 3, Pikmin 4 and Ring Fit Adventure – then set a time and let Alarmo handle the rest.In the morning you’ll experience immersive sounds and music from the scene you picked. Rise to sounds of the Mushroom Kingdom with Mario and friends, begin your day’s adventure with Link and Princess Zelda, or start fresh with the Inklings from Splatoon 3. And those are just some of the experiences you can wake up to!That’s not all – you can also check Records*** to see how much you move around in your sleep, set an hourly chime themed to your chosen title, and change between Steady or Gentle Modes for your morning alarm. In Steady Mode, the alarm will gradually get more intense the longer you stay in bed, whereas Gentle Mode offers a more consistent intensity level. There’s also Button Mode for a more traditional, tactile “hit the snooze button” alarm clock experience. You can even use sleepy sounds to wind down with soothing music and sounds at your set bedtime.Plus, if you link your Nintendo Account you can download**** scenes from the Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons games via free updates when they become available. For more insight into the development of Alarmo, be sure to check out the Ask The Developers interview on the Nintendo website, here: nintendo.com/us/whatsnew/ask-the-developer-vol-14-nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo-part-1/.Right now, only Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members in the U.S. and Canada can purchase Alarmo at My Nintendo Store. To sign up for either membership, or for more information about the special offers and benefits of each, visit nintendo.com/switch/online/. Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo is also available at the Nintendo NY store, with no Nintendo Switch Online membership required for purchase.Whether you’re looking to up your wake-up game, add a splash of Nintendo color to your home or just wind down with your favorite characters, Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo is not just an alarm clock — it adds a bit of fun to your whole day.Note to editors: Nintendo press materials are available at https://press.nintendo.com, a password-protected site. To obtain a login, please register on the site.* Early access available until early 2025 at the Nintendo NY store and online in the United States and Canada. Nintendo Account and paid Nintendo Switch Online membership required for online purchase during early access period.** Motion-sensing features only function when Alarmo is not in Button Mode.*** Software update required.**** Nintendo Account and internet access required for online features.ContactsIntroducing Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – an interactive alarm clock designed to add some Nintendo charm to your home and your daily routine.
