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| Nintendo’s Alarmo clock features Animal Crossing–themed alarms inspired by familiar in-game moments. |
By Jon Scarr
Nintendo’s Sound Clock: Alarmo has quietly become one of those odd little accessories that grows on you over time. It isn’t flashy, and it isn’t trying to replace your phone, but the way it uses motion and sound gives it a personality that feels very Nintendo.
If you have spent any time with Animal Crossing recently, whether through the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Switch 2 Edition or while revisiting everything added in the Animal Crossing: New Horizons Version 3.0 update, Alarmo ends up feeling like a natural extension of that experience. It pulls from the same familiar routines, sounds, and rhythms that made the game so comforting in the first place.
One of the most charming parts of Alarmo is its collection of Animal Crossing–themed alarms. They’ve been available for a while now, but they’re easy to overlook if you haven’t spent much time digging into the clock’s settings. For fans of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, though, these alarms are some of the most thoughtfully designed ones on the device.
How Alarmo’s Animal Crossing Alarms Work
Unlike a standard alarm, Alarmo reacts to movement. As you move, sit up, or leave your bed, the sounds change to match what you’re doing. It’s meant to gently ease you awake rather than jolt you out of sleep.
The Animal Crossing alarms capture this idea especially well. Each one pulls from familiar in-game moments and uses them to guide you from sleep to being fully awake, with sound cues that evolve the more you move.
Every Animal Crossing Alarm Explained
Morning Stretch
This alarm is based on the daily radio exercises from the game. Isabelle’s voice kicks things off, followed by the familiar routine music. Once you get out of bed, the completion jingle plays, giving your morning a small sense of accomplishment right from the start.
Dodo Airlines
Inspired by island tours, this alarm starts with the sound of a plane preparing for takeoff. As you move, you’ll hear the calm background music and in-flight announcements, making it one of the more relaxing options in the set.
Morning Coffee
Set inside The Roost, this alarm opens with the café’s door chime before easing into its familiar background music. Movement triggers subtle coffee sounds, and once you’re up, the short closing jingle plays. It’s easily one of the most calming alarms available.
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| The Morning Coffee alarm pulls from The Roost’s calm atmosphere, easing players into the day. |
Fishing Tourney
This one recreates the feel of the fishing competitions hosted by C.J. Waves, bells, and upbeat music kick in as you move, with sound effects that mirror reeling in a catch. It’s a good option if you want something a little more energetic without being overwhelming.
K.K. Slider’s Dream
A softer option built around the quiet mood of your first night on the island. K.K. Slider’s voice and gentle music ease you awake, and once you leave the bed, he signs off with a short musical cue.
Completion Ceremony
This alarm is modeled after the ceremonies held when finishing major buildings. You’ll hear celebratory music and familiar dialogue, followed by applause once you get up. It turns a regular morning into something that feels oddly rewarding.
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| The Completion Ceremony alarm mirrors the in-game celebrations that play after major projects are finished. |
Rescue Service
For heavier sleepers, this one brings in Resetti and the Rescue Service. The music is louder, the tone more urgent, and the sound effects escalate as you move. It’s easily the most effective option if you struggle to get out of bed.
Extra Touches That Make a Difference
Beyond the alarms themselves, Alarmo adds a few extra Animal Crossing touches. If you stay in bed too long, a hidden “hurry up” sequence triggers, complete with bees and frantic music to make sure you’re fully awake.
When Animal Crossing alarms are selected, the hourly chime also changes to match the game’s clock, and the sleep mode plays music inspired by Luna’s dream sequences. These details don’t change how the device works, but they add a lot of charm.
Why These Alarms Are Worth Trying
Even though the Animal Crossing alarms aren’t new, they’re some of the most thoughtfully designed options on Alarmo. They strike a nice balance between relaxing and motivating, and they make good use of the clock’s motion-based features.
For longtime fans of the series, they’re a fun way to bring a bit of that world into everyday routines. And for anyone already using Alarmo, they’re absolutely worth enabling if you haven’t tried them yet.
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