What is the IKEA Stengrönska wireless charging alarm clock?
The Stengrönska is trending because it combines a traditional alarm clock with a wireless charging pad, a thermometer, and a hygrometer. It is designed to help users reduce phone screen time by providing essential bedside information and charging in one device.
What happened
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IKEA lists the Stengrönska alarm clock on its websites in China and Japan [1].
What you need to know
The device includes a wireless charging top and a USB-C port for a second device [1].
It displays the date, day, time, room temperature, and humidity [1].
It features three alarms with adjustable volume and a nine-minute snooze [2, 3].
The clock is made from at least 50% recycled ABS plastic [2].
IKEA has not confirmed if or when the clock will be released in markets outside of China and Japan [1, 3].
Background
The Stengrönska is a wide, flat device measuring 17 cm x 16 cm x 3.6 cm [3]. It is powered via USB-C, though two AAA batteries can be added to save alarm and time settings during power failures [1, 2]. To assist with nighttime movement, the clock has integrated LED strip lighting underneath the body with three brightness levels [1, 2]. It is priced at approximately £24 or $30 to $32 [1, 2]. IKEA has previously released other multifunctional clocks, such as the Rödsträfse, but positions this new model as a way to improve well-being by decreasing mobile phone reliance [1, 3].
Questions people ask
Can the clock run on batteries?
AAA batteries can be used as a memory backup for settings, but they cannot power all functions during a power outage [2].
Does the wireless charger affect the sensors?
Using the wireless charging feature can temporarily distort the temperature readings [2].
Where this came from
[1] t3.com
IKEA's new alarm clock has dual sensors, wireless charging and LED lights – all for an insanely cheap price
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[2] freeyork.org
IKEA’s Multifunctional Alarm Clock Balances Style, Utility, and Sustainable Design for $32
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[3] techradar.com
IKEA has revealed a versatile, affordable alarm clock with wireless charging — it promises to bring you 'less screen time' and 'more well-being'
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