the variety of radio controlled clock with projection offered gave me the choice difficult. Many conflicting recessions for projection property: one to light, the other too weak. Now I can say: I should have decided much earlier for this model ... You can adjust the projection so that it stays on (using the power adapter) in the dark. If the environment is too bright to be able to read the projection (for example on the ceiling), this function automatically switches off. This is thought clever and should have been mentioned in the instruction manual! At night, the projected numbers should be read with sleepy eyes well (but have no case, the room enlightening property) and thus eliminated in the setting described by me above any wax solubilizing Search buttons. I usually do not even turn their heads and can directly back (calm) to sleep. For alarm function I can not make any statements that I use for other devices. My conclusion: clear purchase decision!