Emerson CKS1507 Smartset Radio Alarm Clock, 1.4" Blue LED Digital Display, USB Charging Port, Brightness Dimmer Controls, Bluetooth Connectivity, Set Alarm to Radio, Music, or Buzzer, Black

I've had an Emerson Smart-set clock-radio-CD player for many years but recently it developed functional issues making it intermittently undependable so I decided to look for a newer model. I chose this one because of it's clean lines combined with the easy to read, brightness adjustable blue digital display. While I no longer have any need for a CD player, or an O.T.A. radio, I want the radio's functionality in the event I need it at some point so this clock-radio hits the spot for me. The only issue I've had with this device was when I set it up for the first time. It didn't initially detect my time-zone or set itself to the correct time, not even after inserting a backup battery (not included) so I had to set those up manually. While this was not an issue for me, it is contrary to the advertised behavior so I must describe the device as not being in compliance with what's advertised. Based on that, buyer beware, but if the initial set-up functionality is not an issue for you and you want a great looking clock, you should consider this one.Ernie

I have several of these that I've ordered through the years. The clocks have always been great. This clock works fine, so far, but it came with a dead battery. Apparently it needs a battery to automatically set the time. I replaced the battery at my cost and now it works fine.One more note, the time light must dim over time. This new one is nice and bright compared to my older ones that are noticeably dimmer.

nice clock for the money, i like the blue led's and the fact you can disable the alarm on the weekend! the bluetooth is nice also!

It would have been the perfect dressing room clock, but I was asking too much of it. Yes, it was supposed to provide an attractive but minimalist digital display, which it did, but I went overboard expecting it to automatically keep the time and the correct day of the week accurately, especially since this was an advertised selling feature. I purchased this clock about a year ago; presently it’s saying that it’s 8:24 AM SUN. Who would ever guess that per every other clock, news station, and calendar in the house, it was actually around 9:24 AM on a TUES. And yes, because the clock is supposed to set itself, I tried unplugging several times to reset it; didn’t work. The day of the week has never been accurate since I purchased it, and I’ve never been able to figure out how to manually change that feature, so I just decided to live with it. But after waking today and finding that the time feature is corrupted as well…..that’s enough for me. This product is a complete failure. It is aesthetically pleasing, but can you count on it to work properly? I’m very disappointed. I didn’t expect a brand like Emerson, who’s been around for years, to produce such mechanical junk.

This is the second time this done did this to me I had the time and in two days time it starts flashing I couldn't get the time back and then the plug is very hot so I'm plugged it so I think this machine that I have is just no good

Bought this for work so we had a clock and radio in one of the rooms we use and it does what it says! The sound isn’t terrible and it tells time! Easy to read display and the additional USB charging point has come in handy quite a few times! Highly recommend!

I absolutely love this radio. It is extremely easy to set. I will be sure to tell everyone that asks.

Likes: dual alarms, good dimmer with several levels, love the wake to music as it starts very low and builds sound without jarring you awake, has a nice night light if preferred.Dislikes - only one really. First plugin, setup, it went right to correct time zone, time, and year and the 1st several power outages, Since then if I get a power outage, it stays on 2019 and 2 hours off on my time zone (eastern which is default) Unplug, let it set awhile, plug back in no dice, stays several years off and 2 hours off time. This is a function that was supposed to be automatic, it was on the 1st Smartset I bought, and is in this description of this one. I had to set everything myself, year, time etc radio station. I noticed that my first Smartset after so long started losing time or adding time. nothing huge..5 to 7 minutes here and there and had to be adjusted from time to time, but Ive had it years and I expect cheap electronics to fail sooner or later. 20 to 30 bucks every 5 years or so is not bad IMO. Manual setup takes a minute or 10.**Edit - found out that after the last power outage DLST does not function even though it is on. Everything keeps pointing back to the clock being in "standby" mode to change on or off. No mention of how to put the device in 'standby" mode in the manual. Just that it has to be in that mode to turn on DLST. Maybe I got a bad one - it happens. Only had it 3 months.