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Emerson SmartSet Alarm Clock Radio with Bluetooth Speaker Charging Station Phone Chargers with USB port for iPhone iPad iPod Android and Tablets ER100301
Last Updated: July 14, 2021 (Refresh Now)
7.6
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
997
Old Reviews
515
Unverified
65
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BLUETOOTH
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USB
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FM RADIO
LED
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Review Analysis - 417 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Clock
166alarm, radio, alarms, emerson, volume
+81%
-19%
" ... This is a great little clock. ... "
" ... My husband loves his new alarm clock. ... "
" ... Love this alarm clock. ... "
" ... Really like this clock. ... The alarms are easy to program and the time automatically sets itself. ... Love that it also has an option to keep the alarm for just weekdays so I never have to remember to turn the alarm on or off Friday morning and Sunday night. ... "
" ... Love the night light aspect on this alarm clock! ... "
" ... The size of the actual clock is perfect for my needs. ... "
" ... solid quality, doesn't slip off end-table easy (when I hit snooze), hassle free alarm set it and forget it. ... Best alarm clock I've ever owned . ... "
" ... Love everything about this clock/alarm ... "
Connectivity
96clock, bluetooth, fm, usb, stations
+77%
-23%
" ... I just naturally assumed they would have a special time zone, like some of my other devices have, that is set up for the few states that don’t do daylight savings. ... "
" ... ), Bluetooth speaker, USB connection for charging, etc. ... "
" ... So I love that this clock has an USB port built in for his phone to charge AND be close by. ... "
" ... The clock radio is really nice. ... "
" ... Bluetooth works great. ... "
" ... Plug n play, time sets for you, just have to adjust for the time zone, which is really easy today, radio stations come in clear. ... "
" ... I haven't tried the usb charging ports, but nice to have if I need them. ... "
" ... The Emerson Smart Set is a useful clock radio that could be improved with some tinkering. ... The unit is bluetooth capable so favorite music from a phone or other device can play. ... I'm considering getting a different clock radio unit that provides features that operate simpler but the price for this unit is very good and the good things about the unit outweigh the bad for me. ... "
Usage
92easy to use, volume, alarm, radio, easy to read
+68%
-32%
" ... Other than that, easy set up all the way around. ... "
" ... Controls are not too complicated, but I’ll have to keep the instructions close at hand for a while until I get used to them. ... "
" ... Easy to use, love the USB plug, and the alarm sound settings. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It has good radio sound, tunes well and is easy to set. ... "
" ... it is easy to operate, and works. ... "
" ... Had everything I was looking for is great for my daughter ... "
" ... It has a nice, fat snooze button in the middle so you don't have to feel around too long to find it if you're just waking up. ... "
Usage / Ease
59easy to use, easy to read, difficult, numbers, operate
+75%
-25%
" ... this radio is so easy to operate. ... "
" ... Bold numbers and easy to read and see in the dark ... "
" ... While the setup is not so easy, once you set it, it works wonderfully. ... "
" ... Readout is easy to read. ... "
" ... it is easy to operate, and works. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use daily ... "
" ... It was pretty easy to set up. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
Sound
59radio, loud, alarm, speaker, sound quality
+66%
-34%
" ... This has great settings small size good volume and sound. ... Use this in my bathroom to listen to while getting ready in am. ... "
" ... No it's not a big fancy stereo with bass, but exactly what I wanted anyway. ... "
" ... I love the look of the clock & the nightlight feature, but the speaker sound is horrible!! ... "
" ... music & telling time . ... "
" ... Great size, easy to see numbers, good radio sound, set the time as soon as I plugged it in. ... "
" ... Easy to use good sound good features and value for the money ... "
" ... You can not gradually wake up listening to the radio at a reasonable volume. ... "
" ... the sound is great it is easy to read love the color easy to set the time and alarm ... "
Connectivity / FM
58clock, fm, stations, reception, alarm
+66%
-34%
" ... Reliable alarm with options for 2 persons, decent reception of FM radio stations and a night light. ... "
" ... 100% Love this alarm clock charger radio. ... "
" ... The clock radio is compact but very functional ... "
" ... Plug n play, time sets for you, just have to adjust for the time zone, which is really easy today, radio stations come in clear. ... "
" ... Very nice clock radio. ... "
" ... This radio alarm clock is sturdy, unlike the last clock I ordered from an off-brand company. ... Plus, the sound of the radio is clear. ... "
" ... can set to beep OR radio ... "
" ... Took a little while to figure out the setting but so far I love it especially the radio. ... "
Display
51brightness, bright, easy to read, adjustable, settings
+90%
-10%
" ... Quick shipment and I love the bright blue display color. ... "
" ... Three levels of brightness good. ... "
" ... You can adjust the brightness of the display. ... "
" ... But very bright and the brightness can be set to real bright, the dimmed, and set even dimmer. ... "
" ... Perfect size, love the brightness levels. ... "
" ... Good size Can use dimmer to lessen brightness of clock. ... "
" ... I like that you can dim the number readout, 3 different brightness settings. ... "
" ... someone wrote there is 2 brightness settings, there are 4 and you will find what suits you best. ... "
Sound / Sound Quality
45speaker, sound quality, loud, alarm, clock radio
+80%
-20%
" ... Use this in my bathroom to listen to while getting ready in am. ... "
" ... music & telling time . ... "
" ... I really like the light up good speakers haven't tried my alarm yet but this seems to be a good clock. ... "
" ... I haven't listened to a radio in the house for a long time, I found the sound was fantastic for the size of the clock radio. ... "
" ... Good sound too. ... "
" ... Nice product, serves it purpose, controls are easy sound is loud. ... "
" ... Plus, the sound of the radio is clear. ... "
" ... Oh yea, even the sound is great too. ... "
Features
35light, feature, night light, clock, nightlight
+97%
-3%
" ... Night light mode is cool. ... "
" ... Very nice light. ... "
" ... The auto set feature is off about 10 minutes. ... The night light feature, is OK. ... "
" ... ❤️❤️❤️ It’s very easy to figure out the features. ... "
" ... The ability to adjust lighting display and built in nightlight are great features too. ... "
" ... Still a cute, cool feature with the bright blue though. ... "
" ... Perfect size, color, features. ... "
" ... The clock packs a lot of features for it's are. ... Not having to readjust the time when the power goes out or when unplugging and for day light savings time is a great feature. ... Overall it's a great clock with many features not found in other clocks when a known brand just be aware of the cons ... "
Battery
31usb, charge, charging, radio, clock
+87%
-13%
" ... USB charging works well, and has 2 independent alarms you can set separately. ... "
" ... ), Bluetooth speaker, USB connection for charging, etc. ... "
" ... So I love that this clock has an USB port built in for his phone to charge AND be close by. ... LOL But it’s nice to have a clock in our bedroom and one that allows bedside charging. ... "
" ... The charging feature allows me to dock my phone each night before retiring knowing I'll have a full charge by morning and an active phone when I might need it. ... "
" ... In fact, this is why I got the wireless charger pad version: a phone rests on the charger all night and will go off if there is dangerous weather, wildfires, earthquakes, or criminal activity in our vicinity. ... BT works with both, wireless charger works with both, USB charger works with both. ... The fact that it auto-sets and has a battery back-up are important to me. ... "
" ... But what really attracted me was that it (1) has a USB port to charge my cell phone at night and (2) has blue tooth capabilities. ... "
" ... I like that I can use Bluetooth for my iPhone and listen to my other music also and it can charge my phone. ... "
" ... The radio works well and I like the option of being able to charge my phone by using the USB port. ... "
Marketplace
27replacement, amazon, returning, review, received
+44%
-56%
" ... Amazon sent a replacement which I received March 12. ... "
" ... This item lasted about 11 minutes before being re-boxed for return. ... "
" ... Wrong item delivered. ... "
" ... Will be returning and getting my money back. ... "
" ... I need to know how to return it. ... "
" ... What I received was different from the picture and not at all what I was expecting. ... "
" ... The pictures posted on the description show AM but silly me that is for time designation. ... "
" ... tossed it in the trash. ... "
Connectivity / Bluetooth
27radio, connect, music, listen, blue tooth
+100%
" ... bluetooth set up was easy ... "
" ... Muy buen producto, me llegó una version mejorada con Bluetooth 5.0 y cuatro niveles de brillo del reloj. ... "
" ... Lo and behold, I found this radio that has a Bluetooth feature where I could play music from my phone for hours. ... "
" ... I use it mostly for the blue tooth capability - I like to play my music playlist from my IPhone to listen to and to dance to. ... "
" ... Bluetooth works great. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth feature is great. ... "
" ... I like that I can use Bluetooth for my iPhone and listen to my other music also and it can charge my phone. ... "
" ... So many features like Bluetooth, power charging, and much more. ... "
Battery / Charging
27usb, charge, charging, radio, bluetooth
+93%
-7%
" ... You can charge with USB, dim the display, listen to radio but best of all- it sets time automatically! ... "
" ... It offers USB charging ports. ... "
" ... In fact, this is why I got the wireless charger pad version: a phone rests on the charger all night and will go off if there is dangerous weather, wildfires, earthquakes, or criminal activity in our vicinity. ... BT works with both, wireless charger works with both, USB charger works with both. ... "
" ... I like that I can use Bluetooth for my iPhone and listen to my other music also and it can charge my phone. ... "
" ... Can charge items on its' port. ... "
" ... The charging feature allows me to dock my phone each night before retiring knowing I'll have a full charge by morning and an active phone when I might need it. ... "
" ... I haven't tried the usb charging ports, but nice to have if I need them. ... "
" ... So I love that this clock has an USB port built in for his phone to charge AND be close by. ... LOL But it’s nice to have a clock in our bedroom and one that allows bedside charging. ... "
Sound / Volume
26loud, radio, louder, alarm, starts
+42%
-58%
" ... I wake up to music, and even that's too loud. ... "
" ... It starts at the volume I set it and then volume goes up n up n up. ... "
" ... I had it over 13 years and the volume dial began to not function. ... "
" ... This gets a lot of interference with other electronics and makes loud buzzing noises. ... "
" ... I tested the range and it only reaches down to around 70Hz with a steep drop off in volume afterwards, though still barely audible down to around 30Hz, and reaches up to around 15,000Hz on the high end, completely cutting out at that point. ... The speaker does get decently loud if you're in doors, but it doesn't travel very far if you're listening to music outside. ... "
" ... Definitely needs a volume increase for heavier sleepers ... "
" ... Even turning up the radio volume to blasting does not increase the volume of the buzzer. ... Saw all the reviews saying the buzzer was too loud. ... The one I received is either defective or the manufacturer has changed it to an extremely low volume. ... "
" ... The volume will not adjust. ... It is ridiculously loud in radio and alarm mode, and the setting of it is tedious. ... "
Reliability
26months, month, days, date, correct
+46%
-54%
" ... I have not even had them for a year and two of them are in the garbage. ... They just quit working. ... I am sure the third one will be going out soon . ... "
" ... Died in less than a year. ... "
" ... I woke up late several times. ... "
" ... Just like the pretty Apple clock, this product stopped being an alarm clock after about 8 months. ... "
" ... Have ordered a replacement, different brand. ... "
" ... Sadly, the sound quit working within months, so I would not recommend this product. ... "
" ... Unplugged it etc. ... "
" ... Purchased this 3 months ago and it has already stopped working. ... "
Usage / Controls
23alarm, radio, buttons, button, controls
+48%
-52%
" ... Buttons not intuitive. ... "
" ... It is also very hard to remember what all of the buttons do. ... "
" ... We have pressed every button on the unit, and no radio anywhere. ... "
" ... The radio volume cannot be controlled in the alarm mode. ... "
" ... The basic flaw is they use buttons that serve multiple functions. ... Which means the buttons have to be pressed in a certain sequence and manner to anything. ... "
" ... the user's manual states you can set a max radio volume for the alarm, the radio volume starts at zero when the alarm time is reached and increases but does not stop at the max value, it just gets louder and louder ... "
" ... Cons-When alarm goes off volume control is set too loud even when you set the radio to minimum volume. ... "
" ... I had it over 13 years and the volume dial began to not function. ... "
Body
23small, take, room, design, compact
+61%
-39%
" ... Doesn't take up a lot of space. ... "
" ... The Emerson has very nice sound for the size. ... "
" ... Totally different than the old one but it’s sleek and modern looking. ... "
" ... Not too bulky. ... "
" ... Price and quality are equal, nice size that fits on a bedside table. ... "
" ... Small size so doesn'take up alot of room. ... "
" ... Really sharp modern design. ... "
" ... Very handy also. ... "
Connectivity / Ports
18usb port, plug, port, usb charging port, charging ports
+89%
-11%
" ... The radio works well and I like the option of being able to charge my phone by using the USB port. ... "
" ... I haven't tried the usb charging ports, but nice to have if I need them. ... "
" ... I love this clock, with all the great features, and the USB plug connection. ... "
" ... Alexa is plugged into the USB port. ... "
" ... Bright numbers, a usb slot, easy to use and good looking. ... "
" ... Can charge items on its' port. ... "
" ... But it charges my I-Watch or any other device that hooks up via USB port. ... "
" ... Like the USB port so I can charge my phone overnight. ... "
Color
18bright, color, levels, love, dim
+89%
-11%
" ... I like that you can dim the number readout, 3 different brightness settings. ... "
" ... Three levels of brightness good. ... "
" ... Perfect size, love the brightness levels. ... "
" ... Brightness is great, can be adjusted. ... "
" ... Love the size, the color of the time. ... "
" ... Quick shipment and I love the bright blue display color. ... "
" ... Also the brightness can be better. ... "
" ... Multiple settings for number brightness ... "
Camera
18light, night light, night light feature, numbers, love the night
+100%
" ... I love it because of the big letters and the night light. ... "
" ... Very nice light. ... Works great as a night light. ... "
" ... The night light is also a nice feature - as it turns off and on. ... "
" ... I like that you can turn the night light on or off. ... "
" ... Love the night light feature. ... "
" ... I love blur and the color is beautiful and the dimmer and night light is perfection! ... "
" ... It displays enough blue light at night for a night light effect. ... "
" ... Loved the cyan LED display and night light. ... "
Connectivity / Device Compatibility
15bluetooth, listen, radio, connect, via
+87%
-13%
" ... Also, I ran it through its paces with an iPhone 8 and a Galaxy 9. ... "
" ... I just naturally assumed they would have a special time zone, like some of my other devices have, that is set up for the few states that don’t do daylight savings. ... "
" ... The jack for the Aux cord works great as well if you don't want to connect via Bluetooth. ... "
" ... The Bluetooth is an excellent feature to connect his iPad to play music. ... "
" ... You can preset radio stations and it is easily connected to Bluetooth devices. ... "
" ... My husband and I are older and don't use our smart phones for alarms and reminders. ... "
" ... Alexa is plugged into the USB port. ... "
" ... It was easy to pair with my cell phone so that I could listen to my music. ... "
Marketplace / Returns
14returning, replacement, back, trash, threw
+14%
-86%
" ... tossed it in the trash. ... "
" ... too late to return. ... "
" ... If I could return, I would. ... "
" ... I'm returning the 2 I bought. ... "
" ... Will be returning and getting my money back. ... "
" ... I returned this. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I threw out the packaging so I can’t return it. ... "
" ... However, I paid for it and I want to return this thing so it can be repaired or replaced with a clock that works!!! ... "
Body / Size
14small, take, compact, table, room
+86%
-14%
" ... I like the size of the numbers and it makes it easier to read so that is good. ... "
" ... Small size, but mighty😊 ... "
" ... Very handy also. ... "
" ... The size of the display is nice and big. ... "
" ... Not too bulky. ... "
" ... Price and quality are equal, nice size that fits on a bedside table. ... "
" ... Small size so doesn'take up alot of room. ... "
" ... The Emerson has very nice sound for the size. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
12review, replacement, received, product, ordered
+67%
-33%
" ... We ordered this one from Amazon and it is perfect. ... "
" ... I can see why this was recommended by Amazon. ... "
" ... better than others with more ratings on Amazon. ... "
" ... Got a used product . ... "
" ... Product received: Jul 29, 2020 ... Original date of this review: Aug 22, 2020 ... "
" ... Everything the description stated ... "
" ... I found today a box waiting for me. ... "
" ... Much better than the Itoma knockoff. ... "
Usage / Setup
11setup, minutes, instructions, directions, easy to set
+73%
-27%
" ... instructions easy to use. ... "
" ... The instructions are very clear. ... "
" ... Other than that, easy set up all the way around. ... "
" ... While the setup is not so easy, once you set it, it works wonderfully. ... "
" ... Set it up and it was initially a few minutes off. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and use daily ... "
" ... It was pretty easy to set up. ... "
Price
10good, money, buy, worth, wasted
+80%
-20%
" ... Great value for $. ... "
" ... But for the price it's a good buy. ... "
" ... :-) Otherwise this is a great buy for the price. ... "
" ... Well worth the money! ... "
" ... Really good and not too big for the price. ... "
Performance
9time, 2, times, reset, minutes
+11%
-89%
" ... Also, the time is about five minutes slow. ... "
" ... After one year it decides to run 5 minutes fast. ... "
" ... There is no way to manually change reset the time. ... "
" ... I’ve reset it several times. ... "
" ... Comes up 2 min slow. ... "
" ... I had to update the time 4 times the first day due to lag in time!! ... "
Usage / Capacity
8room, take, small, size, kitchen
+88%
-13%
" ... This is my second one and I'm thinking of buying a third one for another room. ... "
" ... Both are for my kids rooms. ... "
" ... One can read the time from across the room (because the numbers are very large). ... "
" ... I am very happy with this product and will order one for my guest room. ... "
" ... I just needed a clock for my guest bedroom. ... "
" ... Then, when I was sure I was keeping it, it auto set again in the bedroom. ... "
" ... Small size so doesn'take up alot of room. ... "
Lagging
7time, 2, times, reset, minutes
-100%
" ... Also, the time is about five minutes slow. ... "
" ... There is no way to manually change reset the time. ... "
" ... I’ve reset it several times. ... "
" ... Comes up 2 min slow. ... "
" ... I had to update the time 4 times the first day due to lag in time!! ... "
Usage / For Kids
6old, bought, son, school, kids
+100%
" ... Grandson loves it ... "
" ... My father as they say is old school and I am trying to get him more acclimated with technology and get him out of the analog age and get him into the digital age. ... "
" ... Both are for my kids rooms. ... "
" ... Bought this for my son. ... "
" ... Had everything I was looking for is great for my daughter ... "
" ... I bought this as gift for my 10 yr old daughter. ... "
Sleep
6sleeping, radio, bed, sleep timer, low
+100%
" ... I use the blue tooth to connect to my cell phone which has a white noise app I run to help me sleep. ... "
" ... Pretty bright to sleep with it on. ... "
" ... The brightest setting of the 3 on the clock is quite comfortable to sleep by, maybe because of the soothing blue color, but the low setting is plenty low while still being viewable. ... The sleep light mode is great and provides my wife plenty of light to navigate around our bed to the bathroom. ... "
" ... Small profile, flipped at daylight savings time and the night mode is great for letting people sleep. ... "
" ... Also like the dimmer for sleeping! ... "
" ... The greatest dimming is perfect for sleeping. ... "
Power
5goes, time, resets, outage, strip
+80%
-20%
" ... Oh, did i mention that it automatically resets to current time after begin disconnected/power outage? ... "
" ... Ive had it for a while now, and through a couple power outtages. ... "
" ... Not having to readjust the time when the power goes out or when unplugging and for day light savings time is a great feature. ... "
" ... I love that when there is a power outage it stays on! ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
5time, received, product, perfect, condition
+80%
-20%
" ... Product received: Jul 29, 2020 ... "
" ... I found today a box waiting for me. ... "
" ... Delivered as advertised! ... "
" ... It arrived in perfect condition, on time and well packaged. ... "
Body / Design
5modern, sleek, really, print, paint
+40%
-60%
" ... That is bad design. ... "
" ... This could be, without a doubt, the poorest design idea. ... "
" ... Only complaint is that the book with instructions is in small print (like all books now a days) and us old people with bad eyes have a hard time reading. ... "
Cable
4thin, cord, antenna, went, usb charging port
+25%
-75%
" ... Went to check and found the power wire going onto clock was completely frayed, went and checked other one, and the same. ... Yes they moved them around, and used the usb charging port, but very thin gauge wire. ... "
" ... And no thin wire to serve as an antenna. ... "
Body / Build Quality
4wire, usb charging port, thin
-100%
" ... Bad: The instruction sheet text is very hard to read (fortunately I had a magnifying glass). ... "
" ... Yes they moved them around, and used the usb charging port, but very thin gauge wire. ... "
" ... this is not the case. ... "
" ... This is not the case. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
3+33%
-67%
" ... What I received was different from the picture and not at all what I was expecting. ... "
" ... The pictures posted on the description show AM but silly me that is for time designation. ... "
Cooling
3minutes, 2, slow
+33%
-67%
" ... Also, the time is about five minutes slow. ... "
" ... just continues to rest 2 mins fast. ... "
Connectivity / USB
3usb port, port, love the bluetooth, brightness
+100%
" ... Love the Bluetooth and USB port. ... "
" ... Attractive, accurate, easy to use, with a very useful USB. ... "
" ... The USB connection was definitely a plus ... "
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Specifications
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
USB: Yes
FM Radio: Yes
Display
Type: LED