# High-Pitched Alarms Sonic Alert Clocks Punish Your Ears with Blaring Decibels By Summer Luu | Published 2010-10-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-alert-clocks References: [gizmodiva](http://www.gizmodiva.com/home_gadgets/sonic_alarm_clocks_blast_you_out_of_bed.php) & [sonicalert](http://www.sonicalert.com/products-alarm-clocks-SBB500ss.html) These Sonic Alert Clocks may look cute and non-threatening, but if you get woken up by one of these time-tellers, you would be afraid to hit the snooze button. Their high-pitched alerts are capable of 113 decibels of sound. These [alarm clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-cinnabon-alarm-clocks) also come with a [bed shaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwake) named Super Shaker, vibrating your bed to violently. So if you're a [lazy sleeper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunrise-alarm), you won't be anymore with these torturous Sonic Alert Clocks. They sure will rattle you in the morning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Loud Alarm Clocks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers of alarm clocks to create high-pitched and ear-punishing alarms. - **Smart Alarm Clocks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers of smart alarm clocks to incorporate high-pitched sounds and bed-shaking alerts for heavy sleepers and the hard of hearing. - **Personalized Alarm Clocks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for manufacturers of personalized alarm clocks to leverage high-pitched sounds and bed shakers as personalized wake-up routines. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to create high-decibel alarm clocks aimed at heavy sleepers and the hard of hearing. - **Home and Bedding:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for home and bedding companies to develop high-pitched sound and bed-shaking alarms that can be built into mattresses, pillows, and other bedding products. - **Health and Wellness:** Health and wellness companies could leverage high-pitched sounds and bed-shaking alerts to aid in waking up for individuals with sleep disorders, such as sleep apnea and narcolepsy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Motion-Sensing Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nintendo-sound-clock-alarmo.md) - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-2.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) - [Accessibility-Focused Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routine-alarm-clock.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Branded Technology Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-snooze.md) - [Large Watch-Style Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casio-japan.md)