1. Alarm - Alarm clocks offer us a choice of what to wake up to, from soothing sounds of nature, to mind-bending tones that ensure early morning awareness.
2. Multiple alarms - With its own sound and time, each alarm helps to keep multiple parties on schedule without having to be reset. Other units offer multiple alarm choices to provide users with a variety of sounds.
3. Atomic - This feature makes sure you never have to worry if your clock has the accurate time. An alarm clock with an atomic feature, receives a radio signal from Colorado that constantly synchronizes the correct time.
4. Illuminated - Standard dial face clocks utilize glow in the dark or backlit methods. Digital clocks rely on either LED or backlight illumination. Regardless of illumination method, every alarm clock should have illumination.
5. Day Clock - If you own an alarm clock, then you rely on some form of scheduling, so a day clock feature is an ideal way to get a quick bead on what's headed your way in the coming day.
6. Projection - A projection feature allows the user to display information on a wall or ceiling. This can be helpful when the face of the alarm clock is either too small or not well lit for checking time in the dark.
7. Thermometer - Remote sensors are used to relay the information and can be placed anywhere within range of the alarm clock. This gives the user accurate temperature readings right at their fingertips.
8. Countdown timer - If you are limited to a certain amount of time, simply set your countdown timer, and it will notify you when it is time to move on to your next task.
9. Music features - For those that like to be wakened by the chatter of morning radio or the tunes from their favorite CDs, music features add versatility to any alarm clock.
