Nintendo Announces New Alarmo Device To Wake You Up Nintendo Style -

After seven years since the release of the Nintendo Switch, we have seen some new hardware from Nintendo that is not part of the Nintendo Switch family of systems, instead it is an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning with some of your favourite Nintendo tunes.

Yeah, I must admit that it wasn’t quite what I was expecting to hear about but nonetheless, it is a new official Nintendo product and the catch is, it is currently only available for Nintendo Switch Online members as a timed exclusive for now via the My Nintendo Store, but will become available for the public sometime in January 2025.

So, what exactly is the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo? Well, according to the trailer and the official press release from Nintendo, Alarmo is a interactive alarm clock that monitors you in your sleep and can be set to snooze or stop completely via the use of motion sensors. The device comes with five themes featuring Super Mario, The Legend of Zelda, Pikmin, Splatoon, and Ring Fit Adventure, but more themes will become available later down the line.

The Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo will become available to purchase for Nintendo Switch Online members, sometime this week but it does come with a hefty price tag. In the US, it has been set a price of $100 (which is around 100€ give or take), which, lets be honest, is going to be an exceptionally hard sell as most folks can just set any kind of video game music to their phone as an alarm.

Still, if you are interested to learn more about Alarmo, you can find the trailer and the official announcement below:

MAKE WAKING UP FUN WITH NINTENDO SOUND CLOCK: ALARMO – AVAILABLE SOON

This interactive alarm clock will be available to purchase as a timed exclusive offer for Nintendo Switch Online members from later this week

9^th October, 2024 – Ever wish you could wake up in one of the playful worlds from Nintendo? Well, it’s time to stop dreaming! Introducing Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – an interactive alarm clock designed to add some Nintendo charm to your home and your daily routine. Alarmo will be available for Nintendo Switch Online members to purchase as a timed exclusive offer via My Nintendo Store from later this week^*1, until mid-January.

To see Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo in action, check out the Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo – Wake up to a world of games! trailer.

Nintendo Sound Clock: 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.^*2 Tailor 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 – then set a time and let Alarmo handle the rest.

In the morning, you’ll experience immersive sounds and music from the scene you picked. Rise to sounds of the Mushroom Kingdom with Mario and friends, begin your day’s adventure with Link and Princess Zelda, or start fresh with the Inklings from Splatoon 3. And those are just some of the experiences you can wake up to.

That’s not all – you can also check Records^*3 to see how much you move around in your sleep, set an hourly chime themed to your chosen title and change between Firm or Gentle Modes for your morning alarm. In Firm 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. You can even use sleepy sounds to wind down with soothing music and sounds at your set bedtime. Plus, if you link your Nintendo Account^*4 you can download scenes from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons via free updates as they become available. For more insight into the development of Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo, be sure to check out the Ask The Developer interview series on the Nintendo website.

Whether you’re looking to up your wake-up game, add a splash of Nintendo colour to your home or just wind down with your favourite characters, Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo is not just an alarm clock – it adds a bit of fun to your whole day. Until mid-January, only Nintendo Switch Online and Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack members can purchase Alarmo as a timed exclusive offer via My Nintendo Store – to sign up for either membership, or for more information about the special offers and benefits of each, visit the Nintendo Switch Online page on the Nintendo website.

Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo is an interactive alarm clock that uses motion sensor technology to respond to your movements. It features scenes from Super Mario Odyssey, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Splatoon 3, Pikmin 4 and Ring Fit Adventure, designed to make waking up fun and add some Nintendo charm to your daily routine. Scenes from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Animal Crossing: New Horizons will be added via free updates in the future. Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo will be available for Nintendo Switch Online members to purchase as a timed exclusive offer via My Nintendo Store from later this week, until mid-January 2025.

^*1 Nintendo Sound Clock: Alarmo will initially be available to purchase as a timed exclusive offer for Nintendo Switch Online members until mid-January, 2025. A paid Nintendo Switch Online membership is required. The Nintendo Account Agreement and Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies.
^*2 Motion-sensing features only function when Alarmo is not in Button Mode.
^*3 Software update required via internet connection.
^*4 Nintendo Account and internet connection required to access online features.