Live on Kickstarter from August 25th 2026, for 30 days. Back us there to get your clock first and receive offers.
Night You & Morning You
As we wake, the decision-making part of our brain can take a while to get going.
When this happens, delaying getting up can make sense in the moment.
Only after a rushed morning or skipped plans do we see it differently.
A behaviour-led system for getting up on time
The Kimru Clock helps to bridge the gap between your intentions and actions.
A commitment device for your morning.
Here's how it works:
Creating consistency
The act of setting the alarm and deactivating it using the Control Base creates a physical ritual.
There is no snooze or switching it off from under the covers. Getting up is the only option.
Setting up the day
The Control Base lives outside the bedroom, wherever makes sense for your morning routine.
Your first act of the day places you in a meaningful space.
Adaptability by design
At night, the display turns to an amber glow. Brightness is fully adjustable.
The display automatically rotates, making it easy to read and carry.
Three alarm stages
1. Pre-wake: A short, soft tone 90 minutes before your alarm primes your sleep cycle for waking.
2. Main alarm: Pick from ascending melodies or vibration-only mode for quiet starts.
3. Escalation: After 3 minutes, a louder single-frequency tone plays as a backup.
Main alarm preview ("Intention"):
Frequently asked questions
How will it stop me from going back to sleep?
The Kimru Clock works on two principles:
First, the alarm can only be deactivated by carrying the clock to the Control Base outside your bedroom, removing the option to rationalise staying in bed. We call this Unavoidable Action.
Second, the act of getting up and carrying the clock to the Control Base to deactivate it triggers the body's natural alertness response, cutting through the cognitive fog that makes returning to sleep so tempting. We call this Movement Activation.
By the time you've docked the clock, the hardest part is over.
Does the alarm keep going while I carry it?
With its built-in accelerometer, when you pick up the clock and start moving, the alarm pauses, so carrying it through the house won't disturb anyone. If it remains still for more than a few seconds, it resumes.
Once docked on the Control Base, it stops completely.
Will it work for heavy sleepers?
With it's built in accelerometer, if the clock hasn't moved within three minutes of the alarm firing, a loud, distinct single-frequency escalation alarm activates.
There is no snooze and no way to turn it off from under the covers. Getting up becomes the only option.
How long does the battery last?
This depends on brightness settings, but ample for typical use. The clock charges through contact with both the Bedside Base and Control Base. Simply dock it on either to charge.
Where and when can I buy it?
We are going live on Kickstarter in August 2026. You can pre-order your Kimru Clock from there.
Don't forget to join the waitlist, as pre-launch subscribers receive "Super Early Bird" offers.
When will I get my order?
The Kimru Clock is launching on Kickstarter on August 25th 2026, with initial delivery targeted for March 2027. Prefer not to use Kickstarter? The Kimru Clock will be available to order directly from kimru.co from early 2027.
Live on Kickstarter from August 25th 2026, for 30 days. Back us there to get your clock first and receive offers.