Author: Maurice Savaryego, M.Sc.Eng. (Learn More)
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Moshi Voice Interactive and Talking Alarm Clock
Moshi Voice Activated Clock
Moshi is quite a unique product! It is the first interactive speech recognition alarm clock, and it has the best voice recognition technology available nowdays. You basically initiate a simple "conversation" with it by saying "Hello Moshi". The unit responds by saying "Command Please". Then, you can respond by any of the 12 spoken commands that the unit recognizes. Using these commands you can get the unit to set your alarm without even leaving your bed, find out what the current temperature is, and even check the time while you are in a different room.
The following table lists all the commands the Moshi clock accepts and the actions it takes:
The following table lists all the commands the Moshi clock accepts and the actions it takes:
Moshi is of course also ideal for people with low vision or no vision. As such, Moshi is recognized by the World Blind Union and received a major award at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show.
It features 3 distinct alarm sounds, 3 distinct sleep sounds, and it measures 7 1/2 by 3 1/4 by 4 1/2 inches. It requires three AAA batteries ( not included).
Note that Moshi also makes the slightly larger Moshi Elite voice activated desk clock that has all the features of the basic Moshi and an additional feature of 5-minute sleep sound track featuring sounds of water, waterfall or birds.
It features 3 distinct alarm sounds, 3 distinct sleep sounds, and it measures 7 1/2 by 3 1/4 by 4 1/2 inches. It requires three AAA batteries ( not included).
Note that Moshi also makes the slightly larger Moshi Elite voice activated desk clock that has all the features of the basic Moshi and an additional feature of 5-minute sleep sound track featuring sounds of water, waterfall or birds.
For price information or to purchase the various Moshi voice activated clocks on Amazon please click the link below:
Voice Activated Moshi Clocks on Amazon
ivee Flex (Ivee Digit) Interactive and Talking Alarm Clock
ivee Flex Voice Activated Clock
ivee Flex (Ivee Digit) is a digital alarm clock with a 5" LED display and works in a similar way to the Moshi clock.
You initiate a conversation by saying "Hello ivee". You can say, for example, "Set Alarm 2".
The unit can understand over 30 spoken commands and can provide users information verbally.
You can also ask the date, the time and the temperature, and it will respond verbally, promptly and accurately. The voice recognition works quite well and filters ambient noise like outdoor traffic.
Like with the Moshi, you can ask ivee to set an alarm or even turn off the alarm without having to move out of your bed. It comes with 3 alarm sounds, background sounds that induce a state of relaxation to help you sleep, a 9-minute snooze function, and LCD lighting that is fully adjustable,
The voice recognition capability of ivee Flex was recognized by the World Blind Union. It measures 4.72 by 9.65 by 4.92 inches and uses either 3 AAA batteries (not included) or an AC adapter (included).
You initiate a conversation by saying "Hello ivee". You can say, for example, "Set Alarm 2".
The unit can understand over 30 spoken commands and can provide users information verbally.
You can also ask the date, the time and the temperature, and it will respond verbally, promptly and accurately. The voice recognition works quite well and filters ambient noise like outdoor traffic.
Like with the Moshi, you can ask ivee to set an alarm or even turn off the alarm without having to move out of your bed. It comes with 3 alarm sounds, background sounds that induce a state of relaxation to help you sleep, a 9-minute snooze function, and LCD lighting that is fully adjustable,
The voice recognition capability of ivee Flex was recognized by the World Blind Union. It measures 4.72 by 9.65 by 4.92 inches and uses either 3 AAA batteries (not included) or an AC adapter (included).
For price information or to purchase the ivee Flex voice activated clock on Amazon please click the following link:
ivee Flex Clock on Amazon
So which voice activated clock to buy?
The two voice activated clocks considered here are quite similar in functionality, appearance and price. At the time this article was written, they had also received a comparable average rating of 3.5 stars from Amazon customers. There is a good chance that you would be quite happy with either of these two products. Note however that ivee Flex can understand and respond to more commands than Moshi can, and that it costs slightly more than the Moshi.
Moshi and ivee Flex Voice Activated Clocks on Amazon
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Moshi Voice Activated/Talking Clock
Ivee Voice Activated/Talking Clock
