Nintendo’s announcement of new hardware in 2024 should be a reason to jump for joy. If you need help waking up in the morning, you might still be pleased with the latest announcement from the company. That said, if you’re waiting for a Switch 2 announcement, keep waiting. Nintendo has announced Alarmo, an interactive alarm clock designed to add some Nintendo charm to your home and daily routine. While the product will launch worldwide in 2025, Nintendo Switch Online users can purchase the item early for $99 USD. Here’s what we know about the tech.

You weren’t asking for it, but Nintendo is in the alarm clock business now. Alarmo features motion sensor technology that responds to your movements, allowing you to snooze your alarm with motion alone and stop it by getting out of bed. The company says you can tailor Alarmo to your routine and make waking up fun by picking from 35 scenes inspired by five Nintendo titles – Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda™: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 3, Pikmin 4, and Ring Fit Adventure. Simply set a time and you’ll be able to start your day with the sounds of five hit Switch titles.

There’s also an element of sleep health tech built into Alarmo. In Records, you’ll be able to see how much you move around in your sleep. You can also set an hourly chime themed to your chosen title and change between Steady or Gentle Modes for your morning alarm. In Steady Mode, the alarm will gradually get more intense the longer you stay in bed, whereas Gentle Mode offers a more consistent intensity level. There’s also Button Mode for a more traditional, tactile “hit the snooze button” alarm clock experience. The product also features sleepy sounds to wind down with soothing music and sounds at your set bedtime.

Nintendo shared in an Ask The Developer feature that the hardware and software teams at Nintendo collaborated on this product while testing motion sensor technology. Call me crazy, but I kind of want one. I haven’t used a dedicated alarm clock in years, but this could be a fun way to mix up my mornings. Only Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members in the U.S. and Canada can purchase Alarmo at My Nintendo Store. Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo is also available at the Nintendo NY store, with no Nintendo Switch Online membership required for purchase.

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