The analog clock shows the actual time, and the digital display shows the alarm setting. Unlike regular analog clocks, the alarm on Arc is easy to set precisely to-the-minute. With a glance, you can see everything you need to know. No more triple-che
Yes, for those who prefer a pitch-black bedroom, the digital display and backlight can be turned off. To turn off all lights, press and hold the top Snooze & Light Bar. If the display is off and you need to check the time, interact with any button on
Arc uses a silent sweeping movement that only makes noise while being set.
Press the Clock Time Knob. A clock icon and then the set time will appear. Turn the Clock Time Knob left or right to select your current time, then press it again to confirm. The analog clock hands will adjust to match your setting.
No. When the alarm is active, it will chime at the set alarm time every day. When the alarm is inactive, it will never chime.
Arc is designed to run on wall power via USB-C and should remain plugged in. If you lose power, Arc is equipped with a 16 hour backup battery to ensure your alarm goes off in the morning. The battery automatically recharges once power is restored.
Arc comes with a USB-C cable and 20-watt wall adapter. For international folks the wall adapter is country specific (for example UK customers will receive a type G adapter).
No, Arc only enables one alarm at a time.
Arc's gradual alarm increases in intensity over 45 seconds, beginning with slow, quiet chimes. The chime grows louder, faster, and more complex until reaching maximum intensity at 45 seconds. It will continue until the snooze or alarm bar is pressed.
Yes! Because Arc has a digital display, you can differentiate between AM and PM on your alarm. This is a key difference between Arc and a typical analog alarm clock.
Arc does not have a radio or a speaker. Instead, an acoustic chime bar gives a smooth transition into being awake. The perforations on the front and bottom of the clock allow the chime sound to carry into your bedroom.
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We thought you'd never ask. We selected an aluminum alloy chime bar tuned to B4, which hits a frequency of 493 Hz. This range is optimal for waking without inducing anxiety. Check out our blog post "Designing a Better Alarm" on how we designed Arc's
No. One of our main goals with Arc is to replace the default smartphone alarm. This is because smartphones are pretty terrible for sleep. We made Arc so easy to use that you just might forget about your phone. For more information on how smartphones
Hanna (our sleepy leader) battles chronic insomnia. While developing Arc, we learned the best practices for working through insomnia via her CBT-i programs (CBT-i is cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia - think physical therapy for insomnia). On
The snooze lasts for 10 minutes.
When the alarm is active, it will chime daily at the set alarm time. When it chimes, press the Alarm Knob to stop it. The alarm will chime again the next day at the same time unless you change the alarm time or deactivate the alarm.
Quality comes at a price. Arc is made from high-end, materials that feel sturdy and look good for a long time - zinc alloy housing, metal dials, mineral glass lens, and steel hands. On a cheaper clock, all of those parts are mostly plastic. That's wh
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Arc Alarm is made in China. We understand there are preconceived notions of what it means to manufacture overseas - particularly in China. Quality manufacturing is possible in many countries with proper process control and oversight. After a combined
Phones negatively affect your sleep. Most smart alarms require a phone (and app) to use them. Traditional analog clocks have limitations like a difficult alarm setting process, a 12 hour alarm, and lack of controls. Most traditional alarm clocks also
The hands themselves do not light up because they are solid metal. Instead, the backlight has a light pipe around the face which gently illuminates the hands so you can see what time it is.
Yes, you can check out all of our production updates here.