Pure Siesta S6 Bluetooth Radio Alarm Clock (DAB/DAB+ Digital Radio, FM Radio, CrystalVue Display, 40 Station Presets, Sleep Timer and Alarm Function) Graphite Black

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Most radios will have a built-in alarm, either offering a selection of tones or letting you wake up to your favourite station. Phone charging I like that you can charge your phone via the USB port over night, though feel they could have added at least another port, I’ve seen competitors with two or three USB charging points. I also like that you can set up to four alarms. There’s been very few instances where I’ve need four, but I have, and at least this way, every eventuality is covered. However, from an aesthetic perspective, there isn’t much difference between the S6 and the Rise. Most of the products in the Siesta line look very similar. You may need to pay a little more to get your hands on this device – but we think it might be worth the cost. Keep your phone, tablet or other devices fully charged when plugged into the built-in USB PowerPort, so they’re always powered up and ready to go.

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You can choose to either wake up to the radio or a standard alert tone, which gradually becomes louder; it doesn’t sound particularly pleasant, but that’s probably the point. There’s no option to use music from your phone, which is a shame, particularly since it’s likely to be connected via that USB port anyway. These radios often allow you to listen to both DAB and FM. Some models have built-in wifi to access your favourite internet stations and music from your smartphone and streaming services. Most newer devices will have Bluetooth connectivity as well. Other things to consider include: Sound quality Like all our products, Siesta S6 was designed and engineered in the UK by our expert engineering teams. This not only ensures great sound and impressive build quality, but allows us to offer the reassurance of a 2-year warranty as standard. It’s possible to set four separate alarms on different schedules, so you won’t get rudely awaken by your weekday alarm on Saturdays. Each one has a dedicated button, making it easy to switch them on and off.Use Siesta S6 as a fantastic sounding wireless speaker and stream audio from the comfort of your bed. This can be done through your smartphone, laptop or tablet.

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The iPhone 8 and onwards all feature QI charging, while you can get a charging case for older iPhones that draws power wirelessly and feeds it directly into the battery. Samsung phones have also had QI charging as standard since the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, while other compatible Android phones include the LG G7 ThinQ, LG V30, and Sony Xperia XZ2. The higher the wattage, the louder the volume can be without suffering from distortion. Wattage can range from 1W to over 20W. Want your radio to double up as a wireless speaker? Go for a higher wattage. For example, as well as an automatically dimming display, you can also use the built-in sleep timer to put your radio into standby mode after a certain length of time. However, the wireless charging will only be useful if you have a relatively recent flagship smartphone or compatible case.Additionally, the Siesta S6 comes with the powerful custom-made speaker in the rear for when you want your music to fill your bedroom. You can also choose to listen via headphones if you prefer. Though some people refer to the Siesta S6 as the Pure Siesta Rise S6, there’s actually no “Rise” included in the title. That might be a little confusing, particularly when you see how similar in style the S6 is to the flagship Siesta product. The large, ultra-clear, auto-dimming display with wide viewing angle is our sharpest in the Siesta range to date. The display brightness can be set to automatically adjust and makes light reading of the time or radio information from anywhere in the room. With the reduced screen glare and afterglow, the enhanced CrystalVue+ display will always be visible even in the darkest of environments, giving a more peaceful nights’ rest. Some models have ports so you can connect a cable and charge your smartphone. Some may have a built-in wireless charging pad too. Battery power Simply press “Siesta” once or repeatedly to enable a power nap from as little as 5 minutes, with varying increments up to 90 minutes. The alarm tone will then sound, so you can wake up refreshed when the set time is up!

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You can press Siesta once to set the alarm for a power nap lasting anywhere between 5 minutes and 90 minutes.

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The numerous buttons make it difficult to access everything the S6 can do without consulting the instructions at least once, but setting up its basic functions is easy enough. You can also enjoy smooth listening through the headphone output too. Pure Siesta S6 review: Verdict Convenient, intuitive, and easy to use, the Pure Siesta S6 also comes with a selection of 40 preset station options to choose from. That means that you’ll be able to save a lot more channels onto your Pure S6 than many of the other products in the Siesta range.

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However, it also comes with a wider range of features, including the unique Siesta button, the Bluetooth connectivity to play your own content, and USB charging. The Siesta button is an intuitive feature designed by Pure to let users take a brief nap without having to set up a full alarm. Offering everything from Bluetooth connectivity to multiple alarms, the Siesta S6 is a great piece of kit.

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As we’ve said, DAB audio quality can far exceed that of FM. Sometimes radios also offer ways to control the music through dials or an equaliser menu (so you can tweak the bass and treble). Wattage Connect your phone and the first thing you’ll notice is a fairly major disparity between radio volume and the sound emitted over Bluetooth. I had to pump it up to even hear it. If you’re not playing at high volume, you can get away with less. Not all brands provide this information because it can easily be confused with sound quality. Preset stations You can also pre-set up to 40 FM or digital radio stations, to save you scrolling through long lists of stations every time you want to find Heat FM (though setting 40 of them may slightly defeat the purpose). The Siesta S6 will take up a fair amount of space on your bedside table, mainly due to the large speaker grille, but also a result of the sheer number of buttons on the top. There’s the regular on/off button, volume controls, a select button with directional controls, plus various alarm and snooze buttons – 14 in total. There’s even a Siesta button, which allows you to retreat to bed in the afternoon and be woken up anything between five and 90 minutes later.