Emerson CKS1507 Smartset Radio Alarm Clock 1 4 Blue LED Digital Display USB Charging Port Brightness Dimmer Controls

I love this clock radio. I can set an alarm, it has a nightlight, I can dim the light on the clock so it’s not too bright while I’m sleeping. I can charge my phone and if the power goes out, it resets itself when the power comes back on. Same goes for daylight savings time, it sets itself to the correct time. Read more

I really like my alarm clock. I use it for waking up- does a great job. I use it to listen to music when I need to pop in the bedroom and make the bed or fold laundry for 5 minutes. The sound is more powerful and clearer than typical small alarm clock radios I have had. I love that I can turn on the night light feature, not necessarily using it while I sleep but after dusk when my room is dark and I don't want to bump into things. What may present a problem for people who are not used to digital products and technology is that Emerson has designated 10 buttons to be used for 20 things. Also, though the various functions are indeed labeled, it is difficult to see when it is dark or you're not looking down at the buttons. Also, certain functions cannot be done while other functions are in use; for example, one must remember not to play the radio before setting the alarms. I am pretty tech savvy and there have been multiple times I have shouted at the thing. I must say the BT feature is awesome- it comes on immediately, if I have already paired my device in the past. Enjoy! Read more

I've had an Emerson Smart-set clock-radio-CD player for many years but recently it developed functional issues making it intermittently undependable so I decided to look for a newer model. I chose this one because of it's clean lines combined with the easy to read, brightness adjustable blue digital display. While I no longer have any need for a CD player, or an O.T.A. radio, I want the radio's functionality in the event I need it at some point so this clock-radio hits the spot for me. The only issue I've had with this device was when I set it up for the first time. It didn't initially detect my time-zone or set itself to the correct time, not even after inserting a backup battery (not included) so I had to set those up manually. While this was not an issue for me, it is contrary to the advertised behavior so I must describe the device as not being in compliance with what's advertised. Based on that, buyer beware, but if the initial set-up functionality is not an issue for you and you want a great looking clock, you should consider this one. Ernie Read more

Does not work! I should have read the reviews first, but I have had an Emerson self-setting alarm clock for years. This did NOT set itself as it is supposed to. The lithium batter was dead on arrival. I had a battery, so switched it out, hoping that was the problem. Nope! Still wouldn't set itself. It was a nice clock otherwise, but why would I specifically buy a self setting clock if I doidn't want it to actually DO that? Read more

Brand new clock arrived with dead battery! This is a lithium battery for backup, product description advertises that battery is included. To me, that means a working battery! No option to contact seller on this, product support took me to Emerson website. IF I get positive resolution from them, I will update this review. Another reviewer had the same problem, and I just assumed this would mean pop in a AA or AAA battery, which I keep on hand. Very frustrating to find that it requires a special battery that I don't even know where to buy one. Also noted that the "SmartSet" does not work - plugged it in and clock did not in any way set correct time. I had to do it manually, which to be honest, was relatively simple. The owner's manual was clear. I actually had more trouble figuring out radio stations. Sound quality is decent, about what you would expect from a clock radio. Decent radio reception. Blue tooth works well. Overall, for a $10 clock - decent value, I was hoping to buy two more to use in our guest bedrooms, where the battery backup and automatic time set is important. Guess I'll have to look elsewhere to find clocks for those rooms. Read more

Love this atomic clock. Never have to reset it when the power goes out or when the time changes. Read more

A little hard to set up... Read more

Almost exactly what I was looking for; small foot print, large multilevel brightness blue color digits, 2 alarm settings, FM radio band, usb outlet for charging my cell phone. The only thing that I would say is missing is being able to set specific days of the week to trigger the alarm(s). The choices provided are Mon-Fri, or Sat-Sun, or 7 days. What I could use is to be able to choose which specific days to alarm (such as Mon, Wed, Thur). I'll continue to us my cell phone for that. Otherwise, it's a nice alarm clock/radio. Read more