Clocky Alarm Clock

Clocky – the alarm clock that really gets you out of bed

You know the drill: the alarm goes off, you slap the snooze button half asleep – and suddenly an hour has vanished. With Clocky that never happens again. Clocky is the original alarm clock on wheels: hit snooze once and stay in bed, and Clocky jumps off your nightstand, races across the bedroom beeping loudly and looks for a place to hide. To stop the racket you have to get up, switch on the light and catch the little runaway. And once you are on your feet, you rarely fall back asleep.

How Clocky works

When the alarm sounds you get exactly one chance to snooze. Don't get up and Clocky takes off: a built-in microprocessor makes it choose a different, random route every morning – one day it rolls left under the desk, the next it disappears behind the curtain. No two mornings are alike. The sturdy rubber wheels handle carpet as well as parquet and laminate, while the extra-loud alarm and the illuminated display help you find Clocky even in the dark.

The story behind Clocky

Clocky was invented by Gauri Nanda at the famous MIT Media Lab – simply because she could not get out of bed herself. What started as a student project became a worldwide cult alarm clock that even won the tongue-in-cheek Ig Nobel Prize. Today Clocky is the best-known runaway alarm clock in the world and a true classic among original gift ideas.

Who is Clocky the perfect gift for?

Clocky is a lifesaver for hopeless late risers, morning grumps, students with early lectures and anyone who loves the snooze button a little too much. As a funny birthday present, a back-to-school or freshman gift or a Secret Santa surprise it guarantees a laugh – while doing a genuinely useful job.

Tips for everyday life with Clocky

• Tip 1: Place Clocky a little away from the bed on a raised, clear surface so it has room to run and you really have to get up.
• Tip 2: Keep the escape zone free of cables and shoes so Clocky can roll off unhindered.
• Tip 3: At the weekend simply switch the wheels off – then Clocky stays put and wakes you the normal way.
• Tip 4: Use fresh AAA batteries for maximum jumping power and volume.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How loud is Clocky?
Clocky has a deliberately loud alarm that reliably wakes even deep sleepers. Combined with the movement, it is almost impossible to ignore.

Will Clocky break when it jumps off the nightstand?
No. Clocky is built to survive drops from a height of up to around 90 cm unharmed.

Does Clocky work on carpet?
Yes. The solid rubber wheels roll on hard floors as well as on normal carpets.

Which batteries do I need?
Clocky runs on 4 × AAA batteries, which are not included.

Can I use the alarm without snoozing?
Yes. You can set Clocky to roll off immediately at alarm time, with no snooze at all.

How do I set Clocky up?
First set the current time, then the alarm time. Using the buttons on the side you decide whether the snooze function and the wheels should be active. An illustrated manual is included with every Clocky.

Is Clocky a good gift for children and teenagers too?
Absolutely. Clocky is robust, super easy to use and reliably gets schoolchildren, teenagers and students out of bed in the morning – with a good dose of humour.

Features:

• The original alarm clock on wheels – rolls away beeping and hides
• Extra-loud alarm with one-time snooze (0–9 minutes)
• Random route thanks to its microprocessor
• Illuminated display for the dark
• Survives the jump off the nightstand (approx. 90 cm)
• Runs on carpet and hard floors
• Wheels and alarm can be switched off

Specifications:

• Material: plastic
• Size: 13.5 × 9 × 9 cm
• Weight: 260 g
• Power: 4 × AAA batteries (not included)
• Supplied in attractive gift packaging