# Voice Assistant Alarm Clocks The Vobot Alarm Clock will Debut Amazon Alexa Functions at CES 2017 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vobot-alarm-clock References: [homecrux](http://www.homecrux.com/2017/01/04/59794/ces-2017-vobot-alarm-clock-comes-amazons-alexa-support.html) & [getvobot](https://getvobot.com/) It's never easy to get up in the morning, so the [Vobot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vobot-mini-dock) Alarm Clock is a new product debuting at CES 2017 that's designed to help make the process better. The alarm clock is designed to help lull users to sleep or wake them up in a peaceful manner by utilizing natural sounds, white noise or other auditory tunes. The internal speaker creates a room-filling sound without connecting to any external speakers thanks to the built-in 5W speaker. The Vobot Alarm Clock features built-in connectivity to the [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-modo-mio-voicy) Alexa voice assistant service to enable users to do things like order an Uber or a pizza. The Vobot clock can also connect to the Nest thermostat or the [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-reminders-20) Hue bulbs to make controlling your home via the clock a possibility. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 84% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Natural Sound Alarm Clocks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alarm clocks that use natural sounds and white noise to help users sleep or wake up peacefully. - **Voice-enabled Alarm Clocks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate voice assistant services like Amazon Alexa into alarm clocks for added functionality and convenience. - **Smart Home Alarm Clocks:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create alarm clocks that connect to other smart home devices such as thermostats and smart bulbs for seamless home automation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative features and designs for alarm clocks that cater to the evolving needs and preferences of consumers. - **Home Automation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop alarm clocks that act as central control hubs for various smart home devices and services, enhancing the overall automation experience. - **Sleep Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine the advancements in alarm clock technology with sleep tracking and analysis capabilities to provide users with personalized sleep solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connected Light Smart Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-wakeup-light.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Connected Toy-Like Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cubb-alarm-clock.md) - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Minimal Assistive Multifunctional Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-house-alarm-clock.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Sunrise Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimrise-sunrise-alarm-clock.md) - [Personalized-AI Bedtime Stories Clock](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loftie.md) - [Illuminating Smart Home Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-dot-with-clock.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routine-alarm-clock.md)