A sound-based alarm assumes the person waking up can hear it. For many people that assumption doesn't hold — whether from full or partial hearing loss, or simply a night spent with hearing aids or cochlear processors off and set aside on the nightstand. WRISTLY was built around a different kind of cue entirely: a private, wrist-worn vibration that is felt rather than heard.
Why a felt cue works when a heard one doesn't
Vibrating alarm clocks and bed shakers have long been a standard accessibility tool for deaf and hard-of-hearing households, precisely because they route the wake-up signal through touch instead of sound. A wrist-worn vibration alarm follows the same principle in a smaller, more portable form — the cue travels with the wrist instead of staying tied to a nightstand or a shaker plate under the mattress.
Not just for waking up
Because the alarm itself is tactile, the same private cue can also work for reminders through the day — a meeting, a medication routine, a bus to catch — without relying on being within earshot of a phone or a speaker. For someone who is deaf or hard of hearing, that can mean fewer moments where a schedule depends on someone else noticing a sound on their behalf.
Which WRISTLY model fits
CORE keeps things simple: the 0 dB vibration alarm and nothing else competing for attention. PRO adds everyday wellness tracking and message alerts felt on the wrist. ELITE adds a full-colour touch display, so a vibration cue can be paired with a glance at what triggered it — useful for anyone who wants a visual check alongside the tactile one. You can compare all three from the model comparison.
An important note on safety
WRISTLY is a personal time-management device, not medical, hearing-assistance, or life-safety equipment. It is not a substitute for certified fire, smoke, or emergency-alert systems designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing households, and it does not replace professional audiological care or advice. For safety-critical alerts, use equipment built and certified for that purpose.