The Dreamie alarm clock got me to stop using my phone in bed
The Dreamie alarm clock has helped the author stop using their phone in bed, leading to better sleep. It features various modes, including a 'wind down' routine and a 'back to sleep' mode that plays podcasts. This innovative design addresses the common issue of phone dependency at night, promoting healthier sleep habits.
- ▪The Dreamie alarm clock allows users to play podcasts and has various modes for sleep routines.
- ▪It includes a 'wind down' mode that signals bedtime with calming sounds and lights.
- ▪The 'back to sleep' mode lets users listen to pre-selected media if they wake up during the night.
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| Original publisher | TechCrunch |
| Canonical URL | https://techcrunch.com/2026/05/24/the-dreamie-alarm-clock-got-me-to-stop-using-my-phone-in-bed/ |
| Publication time | Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-24T13:02:32.501Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-24T13:32:14.088Z |
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I have accomplished the unthinkable: I have learned to sleep soundly through the night without my phone at my bedside. Please, hold your applause. If it weren’t for the Dreamie alarm clock, I’m not sure that this Herculean feat would have been possible. If it feels as though I am bragging that I brushed my teeth this morning, then you are not Dreamie’s target audience. But I certainly am, and I’m not alone in feeling so attached to my phone that I’m basically a cyborg. I know that using my phone in bed interferes with my sleep, and poor sleep interferes with basically everything else about my mental and physical health.
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