- Wakes you by speaking the time, your next appointment, the weather forecast, and plays your music. - Tells you when you have to leave and reminds you with a countdown. - Asks a trivia question with the alarm to help get your brain in gear. - Can't see your clock at night? Tap the screen and TalkingAlarm speaks the time. - Integrates with the Home app and uses the HomeKit framework for home automation, e.g. turn on lights, open shades with alarm. - EZWake option for very slow music volume and screen brightness fade-in. - Background alarms work with the app turned off. - Snooze function lets you pause the alarm, but gets after you for doing so. - Optional time reminders during alarm music. - Sleep function plays music from your music library then very slowly fades out, or plays sleep sounds all night. - Dim the screen while sleeping, automatically returns to full brightness with alarm. - Live stream video of penguins, jelly fish, bears and other critters for clock background. - Optional periodic time announcements, useful while working or studying so you don't lose track of time. - Broad range of settings allow you to configure TalkingAlarm to your liking. Developer welcomes feedback and suggestions.