Some smart alarm clocks are more capable and feature-packed than others. Of course, the larger the smart alarm clock the more likely the larger its display will be and that's going to make it easier to view and read content (like the time, weather or news). Space is limited on your nightstand and depending on the size of the smart alarm clock, it might not fit (or fit well). Since many of these smart alarm clocks are tiny, they generally don't sound all that great. Sound qualityĪ smart alarm clock can also function as a speaker - and sound quality is definitely important.

That said, the camera does afford some special features like video calls. So even though every smart alarm clock that does have a built-in camera allows you to manually turn it off, its mere presence might be a deal breaker. Most people don't want a device with a camera in their bedroom. It'll make your life and controlling all your devices a lot easier. If your smart home is built around Alexa, Google Assistant or Siri (HomeKit), you want a smart alarm clock that also fits in that ecosystem. You want to buy a smart alarm clock that's consistent with the other smart devices in your home.