# Health-Focused Alarm Clocks The Braun Digital Quartz Alarm Clock Wakes Sleepers in a Gentle Way By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-12-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quartz-alarm-clock References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/digital-quartz-alarm-clock-by-braun/) & [fancy.to](http://fancy.to/a2qk0e) The health implications associated with a traditional buzzer alarm clock range from causing an unhealthy panic, to potentially even a heart attack for those who are in poor health, so the [Braun](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-x-neighborhood-clock-collection) Digital Quartz Alarm Clock is here to help wake resters in a more gentle way. Featuring an [ascending crescendo alarm function](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwake), the Braun Digital Quartz Alarm Clock will start low and rise gently up in volume to provide a more tranquil awakening. The Braun Digital Quartz Alarm Clock is completely silent in operation, which is somewhat rare because of the quartz movement, but advanced technology within makes this a reality. The [impossibly thin design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-alarm-clock) of the Braun Digital Quartz Alarm Clock makes it look charming on a nightstand, while the backup battery within ensure power outages don't prevent you from waking. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Speaker Alarm Clocks:** Providing an even more seamless integration of health and wellness technology to an everyday household item. - **Sensory-driven Alarm Clocks:** Designing alarm clocks that focus on all of the senses to create a more soothing and personalized morning routine. - **Wearables as Alarm Clocks:** The integration of wearables as an alternative to traditional alarm clocks, providing users with personalized sleep data and wake-up routines. ### Who This Affects Most - **Health and Wellness:** Creating alarm clocks that prioritize a gentle, healthy wake up routine and provide additional features to promote better sleep. - **Consumer Electronics:** Designing new features to provide a technologically advanced and seamless experience for consumers. - **Fashion and Home Decor:** Introducing unique and aesthetically pleasing alarm clock designs that match individual home decor styles and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Soothing Sleep Tracker Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-bracelet.md) - [Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-2.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routine-alarm-clock.md) - [Silent Wake-Up Wristbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wakeband.md) - [Elegant Aromatic Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paramita-universal-alarm-clock.md) - [Connected Sunrise Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-smartsleep-connected-sleep-and-wakeup-light.md) - [Anti-Smartphone Bedside Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-clocks.md) - [Gentle Wake-Up Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwake.md)