Clocky FAQs
A: Help! My Clocky doesn't move.
Q: Make sure you press the 'wheels on' button which is the left button located on Clocky's face. An icon will appear on the screen indicating that the wheels have been turned on.
Note that Clocky will not move until a minute after the snooze button has been pressed. This may be changed by pressing the 'a' button two times rapidly and then pressing the 'm' button to customize your Clocky's snooze time.
A: My Clocky Still Won't Move.
Q: First, make sure the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity. Clocky's polarity is different from other devices. You may try removing and re-inserting the batteries.
Second, try pressing the 'a' and 't' buttons on the top simultaneously to operate the test mode. If your Clocky is functioning properly the display would be on and the wheels will start to move.
If you still need assistance, contact us.
A: How loud is Clocky?
Q: The Clockies have a very loud alarm clock. The reading is 83 db at 1 meter and 100 db at 85 mm. We hope this helps.
A: Can I reduce Clocky's volume?
Q: There are no volume controls on Clocky, however, you may try placing a small piece of tape over the back speaker to reduce the volume. Other customers have tried and have reported great results.
Q: My Clocky's wheels appear loose.
A: Your Clocky is not defective. The wheels are engineered to stay a little loose. This helps with the impact to the ground. We hope this helps.
Clocky in the Press
Clever clock stops you sleeping late - CNN
If you are not a morning person and find it difficult to get out of bed, then "Clocky" might be the thing to improve the start of your day.
A scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has invented the clever device, which will defy even the most determined alarm clock "snoozers."
Research associate Gauri Nanda's two-wheeled "Clocky" automatically rolls off the bedside table when the alarm goes off and the snooze button is pressed.
It travels around the room and its carpet-covered surface bumps into objects that come into its path, until it finds a resting place.
"Minutes later, when the alarm sounds again, the sleeper must get up out of bed and search for Clocky," says the 25-year-old scientist. "This ensures that the person is fully awake before turning it off."
An internal processor helps it find a new hiding spot every day. "I don't like being told when to wake up but I've come to terms with the idea that I have to," says Nanda.
"Clocky is less of an annoying device as it is a troublesome pet that you love anyway. It's also a bit ugly. But its unconventional look keeps the user calm, and inspires laughter at one of the most-hated times of the day."
She said having the alarm clock hide was the most obvious way to get snoozers out of bed. "I've been known to hit the snooze bar for up to two hours or even accidentally turn it off. I've known people who put the alarm clock in the living room, but then forget to set it before going to sleep. "In the foggy logic of our drowsiness, we disable the very device that is meant to wake us up".
