Moshi Speak n Set Touch Activated Clock

Bottom line: I really like this unique, voice-activated alarm clock. It only needs minor tweaking to be fabulous.

Here are the pros and cons:

Pros: Small. Takes up very little room on the nightstand. Attractive egg-shell-colored base with small square hard-plastic display. Because it's battery-powered (3 AAA), it will continue to work even when the power goes off. Small enough to pack for travel. Simple to use. This would be a great clock for someone with visual impairment (it will tell you the time and other data by voice) or difficulty with fine motor skills. Unlike earlier versions, this Moshi doesn't waste your time with unnecessary words. It is polite, e.g.: "Command, please." The female voice of Moshi is a soft alto voice that is easy to listen to. I worried that, after a while, I would find a clock voice irritating, but so far that hasn't happened.

Almost everything you need to do with this clock you can do by voice commands...Read more

Nice clock and easy for me to use, but unfortunately I purchased it for my elderly mother who has retina degeneration and cannot see to tell the time. I don't recommend this for the elderly. It is too easy for them to set the alarm to the wrong time or set the clock to the wrong time etc. I recommend a clock you just have them press the button and it tells the time, date, and maybe even the temperature without the ability to set the time/alarm by talking to the clock. For the record I love it for myself it is kind of fun and has a sweet voice!

u have to repeat command over and over. If there is any sound in background it doesn't understand your voice.