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Loftie Clock
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Loftie Clock

by Loftie

12
Community noted

A plug-in bedside alarm clock built for gentle wake-ups, offering sleep sounds and a nightlight; core features work without its optional premium subscription.

Why it's buy-it-for-life

A redditor confirms the clock delivers a gentle alarm, sleep sounds, and nightlight functionality without paying for the optional premium subscription.

What redditors say

Recommended on reddit as recently as January 2026

  1. 197
    r/BuyItForLife post

    it's $170 and that seems steep for a clock, plus they offer a $200 premium membership (eye roll)

  2. 1
    r/BuyItForLife comment

    I don't use the Loftie subscription and it still does everything you list! It is a plug in though.

alarm-clock no-subscription white-noise nightlight plug-in

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