Customer Reviews

La Crosse Technology WT-5721U Projection Alarm Clock with Outdoor Temperature

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3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I purchased this clock to replace a Oregon Scientific model that lasted about 3 years before the projection display broke. The projection display on this model is much better, with a bolder look. It also has selectable brightness settings.
Set-up was a breeze, taking only about 5 minutes and a little reading of the instruction manual. The most useful function I find is the alternate projection display of time and outside temperature. I like knowing what to expect with the weather before I get out of bed.
The reception of the time signal is better than the OS model I had previously, but both kept the time updated.
The only negative thing against this model I have found is the reception of the remote temperature sensor. I located the sensor approximately 30 feet from the base unit. At that location, it picks up a signal about 50% of the time. Compared with other remote thermometers I have, that is about normal and it has to go through two walls.
Overall, based on cost of the unit I have to say it is the best clock in this price range.

I bought this clock based on the reviews here. I am not particularly interested in the radio controlled time setting feature, so I can't comment on that. I like how it projects the time on the ceiling (or wall) when I press the snooze button. That works very well, and you can adjust the angle to project the image just about anywhere. I just have to remember not to let the clock get moved underneath the lampshade or something, which blocks the image. I only have two complaints about this clock. One is that it is complicated to set it up. I really had to study the manual closely, because it's not intuitive. The other complaint is that you can't set or re-set the alarm in the dark; the setting buttons are not illuminated, so you can't tell what you're doing unless the light is on. And if you have already removed your glasses before getting into bed, forget it - the print on the buttons is too tiny for middle-aged eyes to read unassisted. But other than being complicated to set, the time is easily readable and the alarm goes off when it's supposed to, so I'm reasonably satisfied.

Great product. Light intensity on the ceiling is easily read without being too bright. Standard LED clocks are brighter. Follow directions exactly as written and all is well. Buttons are sensitive, so be very careful when handling the clock during set up. It is wonderful to be able to look to the ceiling and get the time and temprature.

I've had one for 3 years and it has yet to sync at the start or end of daylight savings. It syncs perfectly in the days leading up to daylight savings, but stops syncing at the time change. Once I set the time manually, it starts syncing perfectly again.

Nice projection clock. You can rotate the diplay so you can read it the way you want and you can customize the info displayed (time, date, temp...). I already had one of their wall clocks with an outdoor remote thermometer, so I never used the one that came with this one. Both clocks are receiving the temp, but for some reason they display a slightly different value ( about .6 off). Maybe some difference in new model. I would buy again.

This is the second one of these I have purchased. I wanted one for the master bedroom in both our houses as it is so convienient when you wake at night to see both temperature and accurate time on the ceiling above you.
Atomic time synchro is neat but seems to have no potential for folks in alaska or Hawaii.

This clock has all the features you would need in an alarm clock. The time and outdoor temperature projected in large numerals on our ceiling makes it easy to read and no more fumbling for eyeglasses. The two alarm settings and temperature readout is extremely helpful as we both awake at different times and have to dress for the weather. It is accurate to the split second and is easy to setup. We are extremely happy with this clock, and the price is right.
Bob F.

We bought this alarm clock because we liked the ceiling projection and the indoor/outdoor temperature readings. I've been very happy with those features. However, the alarms (both of them) will randomly stop working for a few days and then randomly start up again. Sometimes an alarm will go off and we'll hit snooze and it won't go off again. We've had to get a 2nd back-up alarm and set it just in case. Annoying!

The only fault we find with this clock is that the time that gets projected on the ceiling is small. A very nearsighted person couldn't read that in the middle of the night without his or her glasses. Otherwise, very nice clock. We thought that the ability to see the outside temperature wasn't useful, but as it turns out we like that feature. It's handy.

Indoor and outdoor temperature, atomic time, and projection. A great combination. If it displayed in/out humidity, it would be perfect.

I have owned this for a couple of years. It works well as an alarm clock.

It automatically sets itself for daylight savings time.