Just set it to the method that works best for you whether it be a crash buzzer or the gentle sounds of your favorite radio station

I know I like to wake up gently with the sound of my favorite radio station playing near my bed

But other than that, it's a good overall clock radio.

This is a very nice little (compact) clock radio

nice radio for price

This is the perfect compact clock radio when you don't want to use it to really listen to music but rather just to wake you up

If going to bed with the news playing or your favorite music playing in the background is your preference, then this ingenious clock radio can be set to turn off at your set desired time when you will be fully engulfed in sleep

Love my clock radio,thank you.