Emerson SmartSet CKS1521 Bluetooth Dual Alarm Clock Radio
- Bluetooth 5.1 streaming plus FM radio
- 20 FM presets, digital tuner
- 2 independent alarms, weekday, weekend or daily
- 1.4 inch orange LED display, 3-level dimmer with auto-dim
- USB charging port, 1.5A 5V
- SmartSet auto time and date, Daylight Saving adjust
- 6.22 x 2.95 x 3.54 inch footprint, corded with backup battery
- 90 day limited warranty
Updated 24 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A bedside clock radio that sets itself, streams from a phone and charges it overnight, with two separate alarms. The warranty is short, and the listing gives no speaker power figure for anyone who wants loud music.
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ASIN: B0G5VWJRYVModel: CKS1521-ACategory: Alarm Clocks
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Overview
Not a smart speaker, the Emerson SmartSet is a tabletop clock radio that sets its own time and date and adjusts for Daylight Saving. It plays FM radio or streams audio over Bluetooth, wakes you with radio or buzzer, and charges a phone from its USB port.
Self-setting time is why this clock earns the nightstand: power cuts and Daylight Saving changes no longer mean resetting it, and two separate alarms cover different schedules. Audio detail is missing, since the listing says nothing about speaker output, and coverage is a short limited warranty.
Who it's for
Shared bedrooms where two people wake at different times get separate alarms and a display that dims at night. Buyers after a smart display, voice control or a strong speaker should choose a different device.
Pros and cons
- Sets time and date automatically
- Restores settings after power outages
- Two independent alarms
- Bluetooth streaming and AUX input
- Short limited warranty
- Speaker output not listed
- Backup battery is a nonstandard type
Performance notes
Timekeeping relies on the SmartSet system, which sets time and date without input and uses a backup battery to hold settings through outages. Wake reliability comes from two alarms with their own schedules and a crescendo that ramps volume up gradually. Night glare is handled by the dimmer and the auto-dim mode.
Specifications
| Brand | Emerson |
|---|---|
| Model | CKS1521-A |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions W x H | 6.2 × 3.5 inches |
| Screen size | 1.4 inches |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery, Corded Electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Color | Gray |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Clock, Owner's Manual |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | 90 days |
| Other details | |
| Display Type | Digital LED, Orange |
| Alarm schedules | Weekday, weekend, everyday |
| Alarms | 2 independent, radio or buzzer, gentle crescendo |
| Dimmer | 3 levels with auto-dim |
| Radio tuner | Digital FM, 20 Presets |
| USB charging | 1.5A 5V |
Frequently asked questions
What comes in the box with the Emerson CKS1521-A?
The clock and an owner's manual. The listing names no USB cable or charger, so use your phone's own cable with the USB port.
Does the Emerson SmartSet clock lose its settings in a power outage?
No. A backup battery preserves settings and SmartSet restores them after an outage. The listing says the battery is a nonstandard type.
Can the Emerson CKS1521-A play music from my phone?
Yes, over Bluetooth 5.1, or through the AUX input with a cable.
Is the Emerson SmartSet a smart speaker?
No. It has Bluetooth audio and FM radio, but no voice assistant is listed.