# Foolproof Alarm Clocks Lexon's In-Out Alarm Clock Makes Forgetting to Set the Alarm Impossible By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inout-alarm-clock References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/clever-clock-makes-it-super-obvious-whether-you-remembe-1786378334) & [lexonusa](https://lexonusa.com/collections/clocks/products/pop-up-alarm-clock-dark-grey?variant=20606755524) For anyone who uses an alarm clock rather than a smartphone alarm to wake up in the morning, [Lexon's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-x-keith-haring-collection) 'In-Out Alarm Clock' solves a frustrating problem. Going through the motions of a bedtime routine can become so automatic that many people nearly sleepwalk through the process. Then, lying in bed with the lights already off, the dreaded thought pops up: "Did I set the alarm?" With most alarm clocks, answering that question means getting out of bed, going over to the alarm, and physically checking the time. The In-Out Alarm Clock uses a creative and simple design quirk to fix that annoyingly common issue. To set the Lexon clock's alarm, consumers pop up a mini display on top of the larger clock, and this display shows the alarm time. That means that consumers will always know how the alarm's set. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Smart Alarm Clocks:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in developing smart alarm clocks that can be controlled and monitored remotely through smartphones. - **Intuitive Alarm Clocks:** Integrating intuitive features, such as automatic time synchronization with smartphones, presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in alarm clock design. - **Connected Alarm Clocks:** Developing alarm clocks that can connect to smart home systems and other devices opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in home automation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the trend of smart alarm clocks to create versatile and connected alarm devices for modern consumers. - **Home Decor:** Incorporating intuitive and stylish designs into alarm clocks can disrupt the home decor industry by making alarm clocks not only functional but also visually appealing. - **Smart Home:** The smart home industry has an opportunity to expand its offerings by integrating connected alarm clocks that seamlessly interact with other smart devices in the home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessibility-Focused Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routine-alarm-clock.md) - [Minimal Assistive Multifunctional Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-house-alarm-clock.md) - [Minimal Sleek Rubberized Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-alarm-clock.md) - [Branded Technology Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze.md) - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Anti-Smartphone Bedside Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-clocks.md) - [Connected Simplicity-Focused Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-rubiks-cube-clock.md) - [Modernized Vintage-Inspired Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roberts-ortus-5.md) - [Gesture Based Structured Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-smart-clock.md)