What are the dimensions of the clock?
The clock dimensions are 8.25" x 6.5" (21 x 16.5 cm).
Depth is is 1.1" (2.8cm) and with the stand pulled out (leg) it is 3.75" (9.5cm) deep.
The screen is 8" (20.3 cm), measured diagonally (diagonal measurement is the standard measurement for screens).
How long is the power cord?
The power cord is 1.8 metres long to provide flexible placement and it is certified to NZ safety standards.
Does the clock retain the correct time in the event of a power failure?
Yes, the Day Clock has an internal battery that allows it to automatically reset itself to the right time and date in the event of a power failure. It will retain all the information, including the alarms.
Can this clock be seen clearly during the night time?
The clock can be read clearly in the dark as well as during the day.
Can this clock work on batteries alone?
No, all Day Clocks operate with a power adapter.
Does the Day Clock support other languages besides for English?
Yes, our Day Clock is multi language. You can choose English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Hebrew, Portuguese, Japanese.
Note: The spoken language for the talking clock is English only.
Can you tell me how the alarms and reminders work?
You can set unlimited alarms/on-screen reminders for events or activities such as Medication, Favourite TV Shows, Birthdays, Exercise etc..
Each alarm can be individually customised as follows:
- Message displayed on screen (choose from 24 preset options or write your own)
- Alarm Volume: 0 - 100%
- Alarm Sound: Beep, Classic Ring, Nature Sound, Reverb, Rooster Crow, Musical Scale
- Alarm Length: 15, 30, 60, 90 seconds (unless stopped by Snooze or cancel).
- Days of Week: Select which days of week alarm is to activate (reoccurring).
- Alarm snooze-able or not.
- Flashing screen to attract attention.
What are the 24 preset reminders?
Medication
- Take your medication
- Take your morning medication
- Take your lunchtime medication
- Take your Afternoon medication
- Take your Dinnertime medication
- Take your bedtime medication
Daily Activity
- Time to wake up
- Time to go to bed
- Time for breakfast
- Time for lunch
- Time for dinner
- Drink some water
- Brush your teeth
- Time for a wash
- Time for a walk
Visits
- The nurse/doctor is visiting
- Your family is visiting
- Your friend is visiting
- Your carer is visiting
Entertainment
- Time for the news on TV
- Time for bingo
- Time for your fitness class
Add a Birthday: Add the persons name. Birthday reminders automatically reoccur annually.
Add a Holiday
Write a Custom Message
Does the colon between the hours and minutes blink?
You can choose to have them blink or not. By default the blinking is turned off.
Does the Day Clock support 24 hour mode (Military Time)?
Yes, 24 hour time can be chosen during initial set up.
Can I set the clock to show dd/mm/yyyy (31 December 2017) as opposed to mm/dd/yyyy (December 31, 2017)?
Yes, this can set to your preference.
Can I use the USB port?
The USB is not for consumer use, it is for service upgrading only.