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iHome Launching First Clock Radio That Can Charge Both an iPhone and Apple Watch

iHome has announced it will soon release the iPLWBT5, the first alarm clock radio featuring both Lightning and Apple Watch chargers.

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Audio can be played via the docked Lightning device, Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. The dock features an alarm clock with dual alarms, FM radio with 6 preset stations, auto dimming display, built-in microphone, digital voice echo cancellation, answer/end controls for speakerphone calls, and a 1 amp USB port for charging devices.

iHome's iPLWBT5 will be available in mid December for $129.99 online and at retailers such as Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond.

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Top Rated Comments

BeyondtheTech Avatar
126 months ago
"Hey, that's an awesome dock. What's it called?"

"iPLWBT5."

"Say what?!"
Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)
126 months ago
It's kinda like a VHS machine that plays blue rays too.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
doelcm82 Avatar
126 months ago
So Im supposed to buy a clock radio to charge my watch, which has a night stand mode with alarm to replace my clock, and my phone, which has Spotify and Apple Music to replace my radio. Got it.
You're not supposed to do anything. But if you want to have a clock radio in your bedroom that shows the time to anyone, anytime, whether or not they are wearing a watch or carrying a phone, this is one option that also doubles as an iPhone and Apple Watch charger.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
126 months ago
So Im supposed to buy a clock radio to charge my watch, which has a night stand mode with alarm to replace my clock, and my phone, which has Spotify and Apple Music to replace my radio. Got it.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
126 months ago
3 devices with clocks/alarms on your nightstand... o_O
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
nightcap965 Avatar
126 months ago
You're not supposed to do anything. But if you want to have a clock radio in your bedroom that shows the time to anyone, anytime, whether or not they are wearing a watch or carrying a phone, this is one option that also doubles as an iPhone and Apple Watch charger.
The only people in my bedroom have iPhones and Apple Watches. Anybody else is chained to a water pipe in the basement. :-p
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)