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Re: Speaking alarm clock

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On 01/02/2019 22.09, Frank Slootweg wrote:
> Carlos E.R. <robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:
>> On 01/02/2019 02.24, micky wrote:
>>> In comp.mobile.android, on Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:27:27 +0100, "Carlos
>>> E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have seen other tools that are not alarm clocks, but reminders. There
>>>> may be hundreds of alarm clock apps!
>>>
>>> My second year in college I had a clock radio I used to turn on a
>>> floodlight that shone right on me.  
>>
>> I have that. I used a programmable mains switch that powers both a radio
>> and an halogen lamp that shines just on the pillow. I hate it, I wake up
>> with a jolt. I'm sure it is bad for my heart. And for my temper!
>>
>> I haven't used it in a decade at least.
> 
>   About (not) waking up with a jolt:
>   
>   You may want to have a look at so called 'smart alarm' apps. The
> better of such apps give you a window of time - say 30 minutes - in
> which they (try to) pick the time when your sleep is the lightest, i.e.
> nearly awake. At that ideal time, they try to wake you (with snooze
> option). If that fails, they often have a last-resort time at which they
> wake you up 'with a bang'.

Interesting idea.

I find an alarm that starts very softly and progressively over half a
minute increases the volume to be a suitable compromise for me. If I'm
dreaming the sound integrates somehow into the dream, till the mind
recognizes it and awakes, smoothly.

> 
>   One such app is 'Sleep as Android' [1], but that's probably an overkill,
> because it does much, much, more than just the smart alarm (and it's a
> trial/paid app, some 6 Euro).
> 
>   N.B. Of course the better 'smart alarm' apps have to measure (using
> you phone's accelerometer) your sleep pattern, instead of just guessing
> it.

I heard of those things. Some apps analyze your sleep and present a
report, saying if you slept enough or not. Some wake you up when it is
enough.
> 
>   And of course these 'smart alarm' apps do not neccessarily speak the
> time, but Sleep as Android has Tasker (or equivalent) and IFTTT
> integration, so - with other apps/services - anything is possible. (for
> example start the heater of your BMW! :-))
> 
>   HTH.
> 
> [1] <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.urbandroid.sleep>


Ah, tasker... that might be another thing to try.


Thanks for the idea, a smart alarm may be something to try.

-- 
Cheers, Carlos.

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Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-01-31 03:59 +0100
  Re: Speaking alarm clock Boris <nospam@nospam.invalid> - 2019-01-31 04:03 +0000
  Re: Speaking alarm clock "M. L." <me@privacy.invalid> - 2019-01-30 23:22 -0600
    Re: Speaking alarm clock Piet <www.godfatherof.nl/@opt-in.invalid> - 2019-01-31 11:27 +0100
      Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-01-31 11:31 +0100
      Re: Speaking alarm clock David Taylor <david-taylor@blueyonder.co.uk.invalid> - 2019-01-31 10:53 +0000
        Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-01-31 12:03 +0100
      Re: Speaking alarm clock arlen holder <arlen@arlen.com> - 2019-02-01 01:52 +0000
        Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-02-01 03:10 +0100
        Re: Speaking alarm clock arlen holder <arlen@arlen.com> - 2019-02-01 03:02 +0000
          Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-02-01 14:09 +0100
            Re: Speaking alarm clock micky <NONONOmisc07@bigfoot.com> - 2019-02-01 09:26 -0500
              Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-02-01 18:43 +0100
        Re: Speaking alarm clock FMurtz <haggisz@hotmail.com> - 2019-02-03 19:34 +1100
          Re: Speaking alarm clock arlen holder <arlen@arlen.com> - 2019-02-03 15:16 +0000
    Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-01-31 11:28 +0100
      Re: Speaking alarm clock micky <NONONOmisc07@bigfoot.com> - 2019-01-31 09:34 -0500
  Re: Speaking alarm clock Joe Beanfish <joebeanfish@nospam.duh> - 2019-01-31 14:17 +0000
    Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-01-31 18:27 +0100
      Re: Speaking alarm clock micky <NONONOmisc07@bigfoot.com> - 2019-01-31 20:24 -0500
        Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-02-01 03:13 +0100
          Re: Speaking alarm clock micky <NONONOmisc07@bigfoot.com> - 2019-02-01 07:43 -0500
          Re: Speaking alarm clock Frank Slootweg <this@ddress.is.invalid> - 2019-02-01 21:09 +0000
            Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-02-02 03:20 +0100
      Re: Speaking alarm clock micky <NONONOmisc07@bigfoot.com> - 2019-01-31 20:25 -0500
      Re: Speaking alarm clock Joe Beanfish <joebeanfish@nospam.duh> - 2019-02-01 14:14 +0000
        Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-02-01 18:42 +0100
          Re: Speaking alarm clock Joe Beanfish <joebeanfish@nospam.duh> - 2019-02-04 14:15 +0000
            Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-02-04 16:05 +0100
              Re: Speaking alarm clock Joe Beanfish <joebeanfish@nospam.duh> - 2019-02-05 15:31 +0000
                Re: Speaking alarm clock "M. L." <me@privacy.invalid> - 2019-02-06 11:10 -0600
                Re: Speaking alarm clock Joe Beanfish <joebeanfish@nospam.duh> - 2019-02-07 14:23 +0000
                Re: Speaking alarm clock "M. L." <me@privacy.invalid> - 2019-02-08 21:08 -0600
                Re: Speaking alarm clock Joe Beanfish <joebeanfish@nospam.duh> - 2019-02-12 15:34 +0000
  Re: Speaking alarm clock micky <NONONOmisc07@bigfoot.com> - 2019-01-31 09:26 -0500
    Re: Speaking alarm clock Chris in Makati <mail@nospam.com> - 2019-01-31 15:48 +0000
    Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-01-31 18:39 +0100
  Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-01-31 20:43 +0100
    Re: Speaking alarm clock arlen holder <arlen@arlen.com> - 2019-02-01 03:47 +0000
      Re: Speaking alarm clock arlen holder <arlen@arlen.com> - 2019-02-01 04:48 +0000
        Re: Speaking alarm clock "Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> - 2019-02-01 14:03 +0100
          Re: Speaking alarm clock arlen holder <arlen@arlen.com> - 2019-02-02 20:02 +0000

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