We bought this Timex for our home to test it for use in a hospitality situation. For guests, clock radios must be simple to use...they won't be able to ponder a manual.This unit is too complex to use...even with a manual. It's controls are counter-intuitive. The alarm settings are hard to see. Plus, the sound is very tinny. On the plus side, the nature sounds are nice to have.I would not purchase again.