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I never expected much from a Nintendo alarm clock, but Alarmo pushes all the wrong buttons for me, and I've hated it since day one.

First, the pros are that it's easy to set up, the interface is simple, the sounds are fab, and the sleep tracking is excellent. New music is being added over time, too!

But for me, that's where it ends. But the thing is, my Apple Watch can do all of that anyway, as can my iPhone. Additionally, it's fidgety having to stop and alarm (which I guess is the point), and it's made more fidgety by being on my bedside table and not responding to my voice (again, maybe the purpose of such a device is to do this). Next, the fiddly button on the top. Why not just add a touch screen? WiFi was particularly frustrating to do on this control stick. 

For now, my Alarmo will go away into a cupboard, and I will likely set it up in the spare room when guests come round. It no longer feels right having this wake me in the morning alongside my HomePod. 

This thing is a waste of money, even if you're a Nintendo fan like me!

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