Wakie

Wakie: Social Alarm Clock Apps

Wakie is a social alarm clock app that allows users to set alarm calls from strangers around the world. When the alarm goes off, a stranger will call you via the app to help wake you up.

What is Wakie?

Wakie is a unique social alarm clock app launched in 2014 that aims to help people wake up on time in the morning. Instead of a traditional ringing alarm, Wakie will connect you to a stranger somewhere around the world who will call you via the Wakie app when your alarm goes off.

When you first open the Wakie app, you set your desired alarm time. At that set time, you will receive an incoming call on the app from another Wakie user who is volunteering to help wake people up. You can chat with the stranger for a few minutes, hit snooze, or disable the alarm once you are awake.

The concept behind Wakie is that talking with another human is more effective at waking you up than a traditional alarm sound. It also facilitates new social connections around the world. The app has acquired over 21 million users across 200+ countries. Users often report having fun, memorable conversations with the strangers who wake them up.

While Wakie works best for light sleepers who can be awoken by a phone call, the app incorporates backup alarm tones at maximum volume for heavy sleepers. There is also a solo alarm option without a call for those who just want the alarm. Overall, Wakie injects more social fun and accountability into waking up in the morning.

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