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Bedroom Clock?

Starpolisher — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:27:57 GMT

I recently changed cable TV companies. The one I had, had gone up way in price and the service was not good. However, I had it for more than 30 years. The cable box showed the time and now this new one does not! I really miss, especially at night, when I wake up being able to see what time it is! I know I can look at my cell phone but I don't usually have it in my room since I still use a landline. I don't use my cell much, especially, when I'm at home.

I was just wondering if anyone else uses a clock in their bedroom and if so, what kind?

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geezerette — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:35:09 GMT

Oh yes, I've always kept a clock on my bedside table.

I have a Timex right now. One that resets itself if the power goes out and when the time changes twice a year. Adjustable brightness and has a radio with two separate alarms too.

I need one with numbers large enough to see without my glasses in the middle of the night.

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kate2357 — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:37:57 GMT

@Starpolisher

Yes I missed the clock on the cable box too. The cable person said they had a lot of people complain when it went away....but also said a fair number of people said they didn't mind because they never knew how to set it.

We purchased inexpensive digital alarm clocks...which we never used for the alarms...just the time. They have a lot on Amazon...think we got ours at Target. We got one that is dimmable so the light wouldn't bother us.

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kate2357 — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:39:38 GMT

@geezerette wrote:
Oh yes, I've always kept a clock on my bedside table.

I have a Timex right now. One that resets itself if the power goes out and when the time changes twice a year. Adjustable brightness and has a radio with two separate alarms too.

I need one with numbers large enough to see without my glasses in the middle of the night.

@geezerette

I wish I had your type that resets after power outages.

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PinkyPetunia — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:41:13 GMT

Yes I like a clock in my bedroom. I just use a digital alarm clock sold at Walmart or somewhere similar. The cheaper the better as they are more simple to use.

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SilleeMee — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:42:19 GMT

Whichever one you decide to get, be sure it has red or amber lighting on it. Blue, green or white light triggers the brain to stay awake.

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Starpolisher — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:44:28 GMT

@geezerette wrote:
Oh yes, I've always kept a clock on my bedside table.

I have a Timex right now. One that resets itself if the power goes out and when the time changes twice a year. Adjustable brightness and has a radio with two separate alarms too.

I need one with numbers large enough to see without my glasses in the middle of the night.

@geezerette

Would you mind posting which one you have or sharing a link to it please! I really want to get one and this one sounds perfect!!!

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songbird — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:44:31 GMT

I've always gotten mine from the drug store. It's a digital alarm clock. i need it for work. I even use it for days I'm not working! I need to get a lot done. Mostly by getting up early each day. My husband works from home, so he gets up too.

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Starpolisher — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:51:27 GMT

Thank you for the responses so far! I was hesitant to post this, as I thought, it might be viewed as an "old lady problem" and be told to get over it! Of course, when I complained about it to my sons(grown and do not live with me) they both were like, "Mom, you can use your cell phone for that." I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that likes to see a clock in the middle of the night when I am awakened!

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Caaareful Shopper — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:53:25 GMT

In my bedroom I have a small Echo Show, one of the early ones. It shows the time in a bright white color during the day. But it knows when the sun goes down/time gets later, the numbers change to a soft amber. It even goes completely dark and softly transitions to that soft amber, so that it doesn't show anything at night at all most of the time.

I live alone now and telework. So I don't even open my eyes if I want to know what time it is during the night. I just say, "Alexa what time is it?"

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haddon9 — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 12:54:30 GMT

@kate2357 wrote:
@Starpolisher
Yes I missed the clock on the cable box too. The cable person said they had a lot of people complain when it went away....but also said a fair number of people said they didn't mind because they never knew how to set it.

We purchased inexpensive digital alarm clocks...which we never used for the alarms...just the time. They have a lot on Amazon...think we got ours at Target. We got one that is dimmable so the light wouldn't bother us.

I have something similar to this. You can adjust the brightness of the clock on the model that I use.

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On It — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:12:52 GMT

We have a digital clock in every bedroom and one sitting under the living room TV. I am a clock watcher.

I have battery backup styles so that with a power outage they will not flash or have to be reset.

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Desertdi — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:18:16 GMT

I need 3 alarm clocks to wake me up. One of them also has the room temperature:

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geezerette — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:30:10 GMT

@Starpolisher wrote:

@geezerette wrote:
Oh yes, I've always kept a clock on my bedside table.

I have a Timex right now. One that resets itself if the power goes out and when the time changes twice a year. Adjustable brightness and has a radio with two separate alarms too.

I need one with numbers large enough to see without my glasses in the middle of the night.
@geezerette
Would you mind posting which one you have or sharing a link to it please! I really want to get one and this one sounds perfect!!!

@Starpolisher

I'm afraid mine is so old that it's no longer manufactured.

But as others have mentioned, Walmart and other like-type stores carry similar models, as does Amazon. You can choose which model has the features you prefer.

Also if you do want to check the Timex brand specifically, their clock website is www (dot) timexaudio (dot) com.

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Starpolisher — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 13:56:17 GMT

@Caaareful Shopper wrote:
In my bedroom I have a small Echo Show, one of the early ones. It shows the time in a bright white color during the day. But it knows when the sun goes down/time gets later, the numbers change to a soft amber. It even goes completely dark and softly transitions to that soft amber, so that it doesn't show anything at night at all most of the time.

I live alone now and telework. So I don't even open my eyes if I want to know what time it is during the night. I just say, "Alexa what time is it?"

LOL! This is what dh said I should do!

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Ainhisg — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:00:43 GMT

@Starpolisher I have this one from Amazon that projects onto a ceiling or wall (if you want it to do so) in addition to having the regular display. It has a curved screen and looks very sleek. You can get three levels of brightness in blue, red, or white numbers. The projection can be red, green or blue depending on which clock you choose. I have white numbers with red projection. I loved it so much that I bought another one to put in my home office to easily see the time while I'm watching TV.

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kaydee50 — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:25:25 GMT

@Starpolisher Our cable box does not show the time. DH and I each have a small clock radio next to our beds. Works for us!

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QVCkitty1 — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:32:38 GMT

I have an Amazon Echo on my nightstand.

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drizzellla — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:33:21 GMT

@Starpolisher I only use the clock on my cable box. I am afraid the cable company will say I have to "upgrade" and I will lose the clock.

I have 2 clocks on my nightstand and I still only look at the cable box clock.It is so easy to read even from many feet away. Don't need my glasses.

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We rescue cats — Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:34:20 GMT

We use small inexpensive ones in the family room and in the bedroom, but DH has a clock radio on his bedstand since he still goes to work each weekday. It's one thing I miss in the motorhome....should buy one for in there but I hate to always reset the darned things!