A student with his backpack on one shoulder, the Touchwake band on his wrist reading 6:30, while his roommate sleeps behind him

The Touchwake band worn like a watch, display reading 6:30, on a hand resting on linen sheets

A student at his dorm room door hands a neighbor a small box with the Touchwake band on top

Two Touchwake bands on a wooden nightstand, one showing 6:30

A Touchwake band on a wrist reading 6:30 while the second band’s display charges in a wall plug, its strap on the nightstand

The Touchwake band worn with its display on the inside of the wrist, palm up, reading 6:30 — Tip: some feel it
more on the inside
of the wrist.

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Your alarm. Not the whole floor's.

The silent alarm you wear, or give. Made for dorm life: 8 a.m. classes, finals week, and a floor that would rather sleep.

Silent
No knocking
One button

“Great watch with 3 alarms, strong yet quiet vibration.”

Croatia · Mar 2026

Shipping, returns and replacement

Free US shipping. Arrives in 7-17 days. Running late? We email you, and you can cancel for a full refund.

If it doesn't wake you, email us within 60 nights of delivery. Full refund. Keep it. No return shipping, no waiting period.

Stops working within 12 months? We send a new one.

What buyers say

4.5 · 766 reviews

“This watch performs its function excellently. I bought it to wake my son with vibration and it is working very well. I recommend it.”

Spain · May 2026 · translated from Spanish

“It works very well as a vibrating alarm. The vibration is strong enough to wake up a deep sleeper. This is the one purpose that I purchased it for. So I am fully satisfied.”

Canada · Jan 2026

“Excellent watch! It's hard for me to wake up from the cell phone alarm clock, but this watch wakes me up with vibration.”

United States · May 2026 · translated from Hebrew

“I tested the watch for a week as an alarm clock. It works well, the vibration is just right for waking up. The battery lasts well. The strap is good.”

Russia · Mar 2026 · translated from Russian

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2 bands · $84.99Free US shipping

Phone alarm going off on a nightstand at 7:00, the person beside it sleeps on

From the founder

His alarm woke the whole floor. Except him.

In college at RIT, I lived in the room right next to a Deaf student who was also a deep sleeper. His alarm went off every morning, and at night for his night classes. It woke the whole floor. It didn't wake him.

Neighbors went into his room to shut it off. When his door was locked, the RA had to come open it. I went in myself, and I felt bad breaking his privacy. But it had to be done. On finals day, I finished a huge computer engineering project on no sleep.

He wasn't the problem. His alarm was. So I built Touchwake: one alarm, one person. Give it as a gift, not a hint.

Vlad Founder of
Touchwake

Touchwake is not affiliated with RIT or NTID.

Who it's for

For youYour 8 a.m., your alarm. Nobody else gets woken.
For your roommateTheir own alarm, and the floor gets its mornings back.
For an RAOne less door to unlock before breakfast.
For parentsSend them to college with an alarm that's all theirs.

How it works

Set it once. Wear it to bed.

No app. No phone. No account. Three steps, picture by picture.

Hold the button. Set up to 3 alarms.

Step 1: Set it

One button. No app. Up to 3 alarms.
Wear it snug.

Step 2: Wear it snug

One notch tighter than a watch. Tip: some people feel it more with the display on the inside of the wrist.
Module out. Into any USB-A port.

Step 3: Charge it

Pop the module out, plug it into any USB-A port: laptop, wall plug, power bank.

Why the inside of the wrist? In a 2022 lab study, people felt vibration more easily on the inside of the wrist than on the back.

Felt, not heard.

Right on his wristHis alarm is a buzz on his skin, not a ringtone across the room.
Nothing to listen forHearing aids out, door locked. The alarm is already on his wrist.
The floor sleeps onNo ringtone through the wall. No knock at 7 a.m. The buzz stays on one wrist.

Compare

The usual alarms vs. Touchwake

A ringtone is built for the room. Touchwake is built to be felt.

Phone alarm vs Touchwake
Phone alarm	Band	Shaker
Wakes you by touch
No:Rings out loud	Yes:Buzzes your wrist	Yes:Shakes your bed
Wakes without sound
No:Whole room hears it	Yes:Silent. Just you	Yes:Vibration-only mode
How strong
Partly:Just a ringtone	Yes:Strong wrist buzz	Best:Shakes the whole bed
No phone or app
No:It is the phone	Yes:One button	Yes:Stand-alone clock
Power
Yes:Charges by the bed	Yes:Days per charge*	Yes:Plugs in, no charging

Smartwatch vs Touchwake
Smartwatch	Band	Shaker
Wakes you by touch
Yes:Taps your wrist	Yes:Buzzes your wrist	Yes:Shakes your bed
Wakes without sound
Yes:Just a tap	Yes:Silent. Just you	Yes:Vibration-only mode
How strong
Partly:A light tap	Yes:Strong wrist buzz	Best:Shakes the whole bed
No phone or app
No:Usually needs both	Yes:One button	Yes:Stand-alone clock
Power
No:Often charged daily	Yes:Days per charge*	Yes:Plugs in, no charging

*Buyers report several days to over a week per charge.

Which Touchwake?
BandGoes anywhere	ShakerStrongest wake
Best for
Shared beds, shared rooms, travel	Deepest sleep, at home

Question	Phone alarm	Smartwatch	BandGoes anywhere	ShakerStrongest wake
			Touchwake
Wakes you by touch	No:Rings out loud	Yes:Taps your wrist	Yes:Buzzes your wrist	Yes:Shakes your bed
Wakes without sound	No:Whole room hears it	Yes:Just a tap	Yes:Silent. Just you	Yes:Vibration-only mode
How strong	Partly:Just a ringtone	Partly:A light tap	Yes:Strong wrist buzz	Best:Shakes the whole bed
No phone or app	No:It is the phone	No:Usually needs both	Yes:One button	Yes:Stand-alone clock
Power	Yes:Charges by the bed	No:Often charged daily	Yes:Days per charge*	Yes:Plugs in, no charging
Best for	Light sleepers, own room	App and fitness fans	Shared beds, shared rooms, travel	Deepest sleep, at home

*Buyers report several days to over a week per charge.

Sleep through everything? Get both: the Shaker shakes the bed at home, the band comes along when you're on the go. Band + Shaker: $99.99 (save $24.99).

60nights

60 nights to try it.

If it doesn't wake you, email us within 60 nights of delivery. Full refund. Keep it.

The 60 nights start when it arrives, not when you order.
No return shipping. No waiting period. One email.
Can't sleep with it on? That counts too.
Stops working within 12 months? We send a new one.
Bought it for someone else? Same 60 nights, counted from the day it arrives. Either of you can email us.

Bought two for two people? If one band doesn't wake its wearer, we refund that band ($42.50).

Get your Touchwake

The two-pack

One for him. One for your own 8 a.m.

$84.99~~$109.98~~· free US shipping

Two bands for $84.99, $42.50 each.

Questions, answered

What's in the box

The Touchwake display module out of the strap, with its built-in USB plug

Touchwake Band

Alarms: Up to 3
Alert: Silent vibration on the wrist
Display: Bright white digits that glow through the strap
Battery: Rechargeable; buyers report several days to over a week per charge
Charging: Built-in USB-A plug on the display module (any USB wall plug works)
Size: Strap 1.8 cm (0.7 in) wide
Fits wrists: About 12-19 cm (4.7-7.5 in) around
Strap: Soft silicone, peg clasp
Water: Not waterproof. Take it off to shower or swim.
Color: Black
In the box: Your band (strap + display module). Two-pack orders get two.

Touchwake Shaker

What it is: Bedside alarm clock with a separate shaker pad on a cord
Display: 7.5-inch LED
Alert: Loud alarm plus the bed shaker pad. It shakes the whole bed.
Snooze: Yes
Pad: Goes under the pillow or fitted sheet
Power: USB-C cable included. Plug it into any USB wall adapter (adapter not included).
Backup: Optional 2 x AAA batteries (not included) keep your alarm settings.
Weight: 210 g (clock)
In the box: Clock, shaker pad, USB-C cable

Will it wake me?

That's the whole job. Touchwake puts a strong buzz right on your wrist. Most people feel it best with the display on the inside of the wrist. A sleep no ringtone gets through? A buzz on your skin is a different signal. 60 nights to find out: if it doesn't wake you, email us within 60 nights of delivery. Full refund. Keep it. Sleep through everything? Pair it with the Touchwake Shaker.

Will it wake my partner or roommate?

No. The buzz stays on one wrist. No ringtone, no flashing light. (The Shaker is different: it shakes the bed, so anyone in that bed feels it too.)

How do I set it up and charge it?

One button sets the time and up to 3 alarms. No app, no phone, no account. Your order email has written setup steps. They're also at touchwake.com/pages/setup. To charge, pop the module out of the strap and plug it into any USB-A port or wall plug. Buyers report several days to over a week per charge.

Will it fit my wrist?

It fits wrists about 12-19 cm (4.7-7.5 in) around. Soft silicone strap, peg clasp. Wear it one notch snug, so it stays put overnight. It isn't waterproof: take it off to shower or swim.

How long does shipping take?

Free US shipping. Arrives in 7-17 days. Running late? We email you, and you can cancel for a full refund.

What's the 60-night promise?

If it doesn't wake you, email us within 60 nights of delivery. Full refund. Keep it. The 60 nights start when it arrives. No return shipping, no waiting period. Can't sleep with it on? That counts too. Same deal on the Touchwake Shaker and the Band + Shaker. Bought two for two people? If one band doesn't wake its wearer, we refund that band ($42.50). Stops working within 12 months? We send a new one.

What's the Touchwake Shaker?

A bedside alarm clock with a big 7.5-inch display and a shaker pad on a cord. Tuck the pad under your pillow or fitted sheet and it shakes the whole bed at alarm time, along with a loud alarm and a snooze button. It runs on the included USB-C cable from any USB wall adapter, and lives on the nightstand at home; the band is the one that travels. $69.99 on its own, or $99.99 with a band.

Can I send it as a gift?

Yes. Ship it to them, or to yourself to hand over. Your order email has the setup steps: forward it to them. Bought it for someone else? Same 60 nights, counted from the day it arrives. Either of you can email us.

Still wondering? Email us. We answer in writing.

All reviews

4.5

Based on 766 reviews

It actually wakes me up at 5:45 a.m. perfectly without disturbing my husband.
I hope it lasts a reasonable amount of time.

Works decent. the alarms themselves are short but the vibrations wake me up no problems. it’s great with having a baby and not waking him up. i have larger wrist and it barely fits on the last setting.

Excellent watch! It's hard for me to wake up from the cell phone alarm clock, but this watch wakes me up with vibration.

Great watch with 3 alarms, strong yet quiet vibration.

It works very well as a vibrating alarm. The vibration is strong enough to wake up a deep sleeper. This is the one purpose that i purchased it for. So i am fully satisfied.

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