iHome iBTW282
Clock Radio, Bedside Bluetooth Speaker, Wireless Charging, Dual Alarm, Night Light
Overview
The iHome iBTW282 is the clock radio answer: a bedside unit with an FM stereo tuner, a Bluetooth speaker, a color changing light, and a charging station built into the base. It wakes to Bluetooth audio, radio, or a tone, which covers the three things people actually set an alarm for, and it keeps phones topped up overnight. It suits anyone who still listens to FM, wants a proper speaker by the bed, and is tired of juggling three chargers. The wireless pad handles MagSafe phones at up to 15 W while the USB-C and USB-A ports cover everything else. What it does not do is simulate a sunrise. The seven mode light is an accent and a night light, not a 2000 lux dawn lamp, and there is no Wi-Fi, no app, and no voice assistant. Radio reception is the other weak spot, with reviewers on iHome's store calling it out.
Key Highlights
- Dual alarm that wakes to Bluetooth audio, FM radio, or a tone
- FM stereo tuner with digital tuning and six presets
- MagSafe compatible wireless charging pad at up to 15 W, plus USB-C and USB-A ports
- Seven mode color changing LED light that can pulse with the music
- Adjustable display dimmer and 2 x AAA battery backup for clock memory
Technical Specifications
| Brand | iHome |
|---|---|
| Model | iHome iBTW282 |
| Display | LED clock display with an adjustable dimmer and multiple brightness levels for night time |
| Brightness | Display dimmer with adjustable levels, plus seven light modes for the color changing LED panel |
| Alarm Options | Dual alarm with snooze. Each alarm can wake you to Bluetooth audio, FM radio, or a built in tone |
| Sound Options | Built in Bluetooth speaker for streaming from a phone, plus FM stereo and built in alarm tones |
| Radio | FM stereo tuner with digital tuning and six presets |
| Sunrise Simulation | No gradual dawn ramp is documented. iHome labels the seven mode light as a sunrise style wake light, but it steps through colors rather than brightening like a lamp |
| Smart Assistant | None. No voice assistant and no microphone |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth for audio streaming. No Wi-Fi and no app |
| Night Light | Yes. Color changing LED panel with seven modes that can pulse with the music |
| USB Charging | USB-C and USB-A charging ports on the back, plus a MagSafe compatible wireless pad rated up to 15 W |
| Power | 9V 3.3A power adapter, with a 2 x AAA battery backup (batteries not included) |
| Weight | 1.69 lb |
| Dimensions | 7.88 x 5.28 x 2.84 in |
