VB80 12 Alarm Vibrating Watch, Silent Vibration Shake Wake ADHD Medication Reminder

This little thing replaces an ugly, cumbersome and awkward older alarm wristwatch that was so non-intuitive to use that I had to refer to the instructions EVERY TIME. I used it only as a wake-up alarm on trips (I'm very deaf, so I can't rely on an ordinary audible alarm). This little thing works perfectly, it's very straightforward to use once you get the hang of it, it's remarkably attractive, and it was unbelievably inexpensive. I have no idea how long it will run on a single charge (they say 7-10 days), or how long it will last (I'll bet the strap goes first, but I'll be using it only a few times a year so I'm not worried), but right now it's HIGHLY recommended!

The product title seems to advertise for the ADHD but this watch is quite useful for the deaf and vision impaired. I like it better than my Fitbit Sense. It doesn't stink up from needing to be worn snug or feel intrusive while I sleep. It's lightweight, as the watch display is nearly as thin as the silicone band, and can be worn loosely-- I don't even notice it around my wrist yet it still wakes me up without an issue.This is impressive for a deaf guy needing a vibrating alarm clock who spent at least $50 on those deaf clocks that come with a vibrating wired puck (or wireless) you put under the pillow that sometimes fail because it unplugs or the puck falls off the bed. The deaf clocks are prone to design flaws. I hated needing to set the deaf clock's vibration back on after the alarm went off because I'd sometimes forget to set it back on or set it incorrectly because the button slider design has a bad tactile feel to it which led to some days where I didn't wake up and I was late. The alarm of the VB80 is set by its own software and automatically goes off everyday without the need to press anything (other than to stop the buzzing) to readjust the alarm thus always works via set it and forget it. The Fitbit requires your phone in order for the alarm to set but ends up glitching, plus the aforementioned problems with deaf clocks-- I find the VB80 to be the holy grail product that solves my vibrating alarm clock issue. I get the anxious-free feeling that the alarm will work 100% of the time rather than other devices where 99% or less has led to being late a few times. If you're hearing impaired and rely on vibrating alarms you must know what I'm talking about. It's those little things in design that can royally screw up a product. I'm writing to let you know the VB80 is the best solution I have found.The font size is big on the VB80, which is useful for the vision impaired. The watch's horizontal display rather than a conventional round or square display allows plenty of room to display numbers and letters.EDIT: I've owned it for a year and still love this thing. The battery life is insane. Charge it once for only a few minutes and it lasts for a month. I recently discovered a secret. When the battery reaches 10% the watch shuts off and can't be turned on. After charging it, the watch displayed the correct time and retained my alarms. I think what's going on is the company programmed the watch to power off at 10% in order to utilize the remaning battery life to keep your settings so you don't have to configure it again? Truly a set it and forget it watch.I just got home from bumping into a guy on the street causing the clock to fall out so I ordered another one.Word of advice: be careful when you lift the band to charge it. I ripped the band which caused the clock to slip out sometimes. I wore it loosely today so grinding into someone caused it to fall out and I lost it. Kinda funny knowing that thing will buzz loudly every morning on the street for a month. Happy to buy another one though! If they sell spare bands I recommend getting some because they're a little fragile. As someone with a deafblind condition, I plan to use this forever.

I thought i was going crazy, or just sleeping through the alarms. About once every 4-5 days I'd wake up well after my alarm was supposed to go off. All other days the one alarm i had set was good enough. Then one day i woke up naturally about 10 minutes before my alarm was supposed to go off and it never did, finally realized it was some kind of glitch. I never ever change the settings from one day to the next, so it wasnt as though the alarm was off. From that day on I set every alarm the watch allows back to back so hopefully one would go off on days when it glitches like this, but today, no alarms again, not one. The battery lasts months, which is awesome, but if you need a reliable alarm clock, which is the only reason for this, look elsewhere.

Since this watch has only two buttons, it takes awhile to get used to setting it in the beginning. Setting an alarm requires one or two very long presses, which slows down setting an alarm. There are 12 independent alarms, so that sometimes creates a need for multiple button pushes to locate the proper alarm. To keep track, you have to write down the alarms on a piece of paper. Another drawback is that the display characters appear made of fuzzy bars, shining through the watchband. These characters are low resolution but very, very bright. It is a little difficult to put on and take off this watch, as the band is thick and not slippery enough.The watch is highly accurate, and works for many days between USB charging, which is remarkably fast. It is reliable, assuming you set it correctly. It doesn't seem likely to break. It signals an alarm by vibrating on your wrist like a cell phone; other people around you can't hear it. Alarm 1 vibrates a bit more than the others. It is understated in appearance, so it goes well with most clothing, and comes in a range of colors.

Pros:* affordable* attractive* lightweightCons:* difficult to set-up* difficult to strap on* didn't work for meVery attractive piece, really sorry it didn't work out for me. The main deal breaker was that it didn't succeed in waking me up, either because it didn't always vibrate when it should have or because the vibration was too gentle.

7/12/2021 Update:Although I love this watch, it literally only lasted 1 year. I purchased this in June 2020 & it doesn’t work anymore as of June 2021. I was charging it then it started blinking weirdly so I unplugged it & the whole thing won’t even turn on anymore.June 2020: I love this watch! I almost bought the g-shock vibrating alarm watch for $90 but i’m so glad I got this for almost 1/4 of the price! Got this as my alarm clock instead of having a cell phone by my head. It works great & the directions were easy to follow to set it up. I charge it every week just in case it shuts off but it doesn’t even need to charge that often. It’s strong enough to wake me up & I can even hear it vibrating too. You can set 8 alarms. You can’t put it to a sleep reminder so once you stop each alarm it stops. But I simply set like 5 alarms so I definitely wake up in the morning. It’s easy to put on & take off. The band is some kind of silicone & really comfortable to wear. The screen is bright too & you can even use it to light up your way in the dark a bit if you needed to. Overall I love this watch, I would buy it again & I would recommend it to everyone!

時間、複数アラーム、バイブアラームが必要な人にとってはかなり利便性の高いアイテム。しかし、説明書が全文英語で絵での表記もなしでさっぱり分からない。日本で売るなら日本語の説明書ぐらい付けてほしい。英語圏のレビューでさえ説明書が分かりにくいとの声もあるぐらいで、ボタンは2つしかないがかなり苦戦した。(※日本人のために下記に設定方法を記載しておきます。)アラームは12個も設定でき、一度理解すれば直感的に使えそうではあります。デジタル表示が旧態的な簡易的フォントなのであまり見やすいとはいえない点と、普段は表示が消えているので時間を確認する際にいちいちボタンを押さなければならない(3秒ほど表示して消灯してしまう)点は不便。充電の問題もあるので仕方ないが、仕事で手が汚れてる時など普通の腕時計のようにパッと確認できないのは不便。それでも、きちんと説明書が付属して、仮に故障せずに5年以上使えるとすればその利便性から★★★★★級のアイテムです。なのですが……実は、開封直後からデジタル表示の8の左上部が接触不良で点灯せず。速攻返品。仕事柄便利そうなのでもう一度買い直す予定だが、ちゃんと検品してればこんなに分かりやすい不良品を送らないはず。製造元、販売元のレベル、品質レベルを疑うし、買い直してもすぐに故障しないか不安。再購入して、故障するまでは★5にしておきます。が、どんなに利便性が高くとも故障したら意味がないので故障したら追記の上、容赦なく★を下げます。以下、設定方法です。【時間設定方法】ボタンを上部に見て、①右ボタンを長押し→時間が点滅②左(+)右(-)ボタンで時を合わせる③右ボタンを長押し④同じ要領で分を合わせる⑤右ボタンを長押し⑥表示スタイルを選択(12時間表示か24時表示か)⑦長押しで完了【アラーム設定】①時計の表示が消えている時に、左ボタンを長押し②Ａᒪ1(アラーム1)と表示されるので右ボタンで ON OFF を選択、左ボタンで確定③次に時間を設定④ＡＬ2…3…と続く

Great form factor - my fussy teen is happy to wear it. It's NOT a smartwatch, and therefore allowed in class. The multiple alarms on it are perfect for us to turn on/off for a rotating out-of-class activity that changes time each week.She reports the vibration level is "just right" - but not enough to wake her in the morning, and uncomfortable for her to wear overnight.Very happy with this purchase! My only quibble is that (as another reviewer mentioned) it would be great to FIRST see the alarm time, and THEN be able to turn it on or off.

The watch band broke within a short period of time. Very flimsy and wouldn't recommend