Housbay Digital Alarm Clocks for Bedrooms - Handy Night Light, Large Numbers with Display Dimmer, Dual USB Chargers, 12/24hr, Outlets Powered Compact Clock for Nightstand, Desk, Shelf

We purchased this alarm clock in mid-November 2019 and it's been keeping time wonderfully ever since. Right out of the box, we skimmed through the manual and noticed it was basically just like every other alarm clock we've had over the last 40 years (with the exception of no built in radio, something we weren't looking for). What this clock does have is a beautifully large, clear and adjustable display. We really like this feature.Setting the time / alarm was a snap and didn't require instructions, but they are supplied (they're also available as a .pdf download on the Amazon product page should you misplace them - see User Manual after Product Information).One thing we noticed in the more critical reviews was that people were having trouble with the battery backup, stating it doesn't work when the power goes out. This isn't necessarily true and might well be a misunderstanding. In our experience of owning many battery backup clocks over the years, the clocks will go blank but keep time with a power outage. Once AC / DC power is restored, there is no need to reset the time / alarm on this clock. We have lost power twice and relocated the clock from one room to another (and then to another). The clock and alarm functioned just as the manufacturer states in the owner's manual - it goes blank while retaining the current time, and displaying it accurately once power is restored. For more clarification, this information is found under the "battery backup" section in the owner's manual, as follows:"BATTERY BACKUP1. Under the battery power, the display will go blank andthe preset alarm will not go off, but the time and alarmsettings are saved.2. Once the batteries are removed and with an interruptionof power, the TIME and ALARM need to be reset whenthe power comes back.3. Do not mix new and old batteries; Do not mix alkaline,standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel cadmium)batteries. Please dispose of old batteries in a responsiblemanner as they may leak."The clock features a jumbo display, 0-100% sliding brightness setting, time format setting of 12-hour or Military time, an illuminated and large SNOOZE button, a nightlight dimmer, 3 USB outlets, one of which is used to power the clock, the other two can be used to charge cellphones, tablets, etc. (output: 5V /1A-2.0A) -- it's a good idea to consult not only the owner's manual of this clock, but any other devices you might be interested in charging through this one to make sure it's supported.It's a great little clock, easy to operate, and well worth the money.

Nice, simple, easy to read/easy to set up, 100% brightness adjustable single alarm clock. I had been using an old Sony Dream Machine self-setting alarm clock. Then all of a sudden one day the display seemed way too dim and in sunlight I could barely read the time. So I got this as a replacement and while there's an almost generic ultra simple quality/look to this clock, it's easy to read, easy to set up, and easy to control the brightness of the display. Maybe it's my old eyes but I swear when it's at 100% brightness the display is definitely white. But when I dim it slightly it changes more to a pale blue. I personally prefer the pale blue and it's still plenty bright and the numerals are almost 2" tall. I also like the fact that it has 2 USB charging ports in the back and a battery backup for remembering the time (it won't allow the display to show but once it's plugged back in it remembers the time and alarm settings). For the price this little clock is tough to beat. Furthermore, it doesn't have an annoying hum like the Sharp large display clocks. If there's one criticism it's that the supplied USB cable is a bit on the short side. But that's really the only criticism of this clock and it's a relatively minor one. It's nice to purchase a product that does what it says it's supposed to do.

Still ticking after all these years.

I had gotten my kid a previous version of the Housbay alarm clock with USB ports for Christmas and it was alright, worked well. Didn't think much of it but this new model came out and I was curious to compare.This is quite an upgrade from the previous model. Yes, it only comes in white at the moment but I don't mind. What I will say is the numbers on this are crisp! There are dials for adjusting brightness of the digits and separately for adjusting brightness of the nightlight. Aside from that, the light can be turned on or off with the snooze button at the top. This clock allowed us to turn off the night light that had been on in my kid's room 24/7 for years and he liked that I let him pick how bright he wanted this to be.I also like that the USB ports being on the back on this model are an improvement as well. Makes it so the front of the clock doesn't have to be so wide and the cables don't pull it in odd directions. It charges other devices well, such as my kid's Kindle Fire Kids tablet.I have not yet tested the alarm or similar associated functions because that's not my personal use of this.As for the parts that I'm not as excited about. It doesn't have a normal charging port. It requires a USB-A to USB-A male to male cable rather than any other charging adapter. This could be confusing to some or annoying if anything happens to the cable vs if they'd used a standard USB-C or Micro USB. I'm assuming they could get more power out of it this way for charging other devices but there must be other ways to do it. It could be because of that or possibly other reasons that lately we've been having issues charging. One, it charges slowly. Takes most of the day/night to charge the kid's Kindle Fire. I'm still testing other cables to see if that's the issue.Overall, I'm not knocking any stars off for those minor things as so far it has worked out as designed with no issues.