Pavlok Shock Clock 3 review

The Shock Clock 3 is a wearable alarm built for people whose problem is snoozing rather than hearing. Pavlok says it starts with a vibration, sound or light, and if that fails, a mild electric zap follows. A snooze lock can make you complete a task, such as jumping jacks, scanning a barcode or solving a math problem, before the alarm stops. Everything is set in the Pavlok app over Bluetooth, which also shows sleep analysis. The box contains the module, a strap, a strap lock and a USB-C charging cable. For a deaf user, the wrist vibration is the useful part, and it wakes only the wearer. But the device depends on a phone and regular charging, and the zap is a strong deterrent that not everyone will want. Pavlok offers a 180-day money back guarantee. The store showed a non-USD price from our location, so pricing is pending.

Who it is for

Chronic snoozers who can hear but still oversleep

Price

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Key features

• Wakes with vibration, sound or light, then an optional zap
• Snooze lock that requires a task such as jumping jacks or a math problem
• Bluetooth connection to the Pavlok app
• Sleep analysis in the app
• Adjustable intensity levels and alarm types

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Vibration on the wrist does not wake a partner
• Strength: 180-day money back guarantee
• Strength: Pavlok lists it as HSA/FSA approved
• Weakness: Needs a phone app and charging
• Weakness: The zap is not for everyone and should be set with care
• Weakness: No verified USD purchase price from this location

Key facts

• Wear: Wrist strap
• Wake cues: Vibration, sound, light, zap
• Connection: Bluetooth to Pavlok app
• Guarantee: 180-day money back

Where it ranks

Pavlok Shock Clock 3 is No. 10 in our Best Vibrating Alarm Clocks verdict.