# Sleep-Enhancing Smartphone Clocks Get Your Full Night's Rest with the Hale Dreamer Alarm Dock By Thomas Wade-West | Published 2013-09-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hale-dreamer References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joeborn/hale-dreamer-get-more-sleep-with-a-smart-android-a?ref=recently_launched) For those who want to keep their phone on, but their sleep at maximum, consider the Hale Dreamer. This [alarm clock dock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock) features an app that allows users to receive specific notifications if urgent, and is a full-on music player and charger as well. The Hale Dreamer features the [app 'SmartSilence,'](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-aid-app) which can be customized to specify friends/pests/unknown callers and texters; the app screens these individuals while you are sleeping and will send them an automated text -- if there is an emergency they simple reply with an 'e' and the phone will then allow individuals to contact you normally. The alarm clock itself features a number of settings including an easy-to-use layout and loud sound quality, among other things. The Hale Dreamer is only available to [Android users](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kompakt) and is available for pledge online now. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sleep-enhancing Smartphone Alarm Clocks:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative alarm clocks that integrate with smartphones and optimize sleep quality. - **Customizable Notification Apps:** Room for developing apps that allow users to filter and manage notifications while they sleep to improve restfulness. - **Smartphone Charging Alarm Docks:** Potential for creating alarm clock docks that also serve as smartphone chargers for convenience and efficiency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Alarm Clock Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to design and produce alarm clocks that incorporate smartphone connectivity and sleep-enhancement features. - **App Development:** Opportunity for developers to create customizable notification apps that cater to individuals' sleep preferences and filter out unnecessary disturbances. - **Mobile Accessories Retail:** Potential for retailers to offer smartphone alarm clock docks that not only charge devices but also enhance sleep quality, catering to consumer needs for convenience and improved restfulness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-2.md) - [Branded Technology Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze.md) - [Anti-Smartphone Bedside Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-clocks.md) - [Connected Sunrise Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-smartsleep-connected-sleep-and-wakeup-light.md) - [Phone-Free Bedside Assistants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bedside-assistant.md) - [Sleep-Enhancing Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rest-2nd-gen.md) - [Silent Wearable Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silentwakeup.md) - [Modernized Vintage-Inspired Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roberts-ortus-5.md) - [Smartphone-Sized Beds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-sleep-collection.md)