# Sandman Clocks — Setup your Sandman Doppler

> Companion app for Sandman Doppler alarm clock setup and management. (iPhone/iPad app by Palo Alto Innovation, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandman-clocks/id1435842385 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Palo Alto Innovation, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435842384)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 56 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-04-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandman-clocks/id1435842385/reviews.md

## What is Sandman Clocks?

The Sandman Doppler is the world's best alarm clock and in order for the Doppler to be its best, it needs this app! 

With the Sandman Clocks app, you'll be able to get your Doppler connected to Wi-Fi and set up with Amazon Alexa. 

Once everything is set up properly you'll be able to add and change your alarms along with many other features.

## Key features

- Wi-Fi connection setup
- Amazon Alexa integration
- Alarm management
- Device configuration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 15)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandman-clocks/id1435842385/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Abandonware

*2025-12-15*

Unable to pair my clock after a factory reset and support from the company is non-existent.

### 5/5 — Love my Sandman Doppler

*2025-08-07*

I have had my unit for almost 6 years now and it’s the best alarm clock I have ever owned. The last update fixed many of the issues I had. I still use it every day

### 1/5 — Terrible waste

*2024-12-06*

What a complete and utter joke of a company & app. Technology is outdated and now the app won’t even pair with my device. I’m left with a (very) expensive paperweight. 

DO NOT GET!!!!!

### 1/5 — Do not purchase this clock until the firmware is stable

*2022-11-22*

My previous review was taken down. The alarms are still buggy. This is an alarm clock with buggy alarms.
This morning, the Amazon Echo alarm would not stop no matter how many times I commanded it.  The other Amazon Echo in my home responded and “Cancelled” the alarm for the “Sandman Doppler Production”.  But the alarm kept right on alarming!  

However this alarm clock is a very good USB charger.

**Developer response:** Hey there, I hope you enjoyed writing the review as much as we enjoyed reading it. It was a blast. If you'd like help with your Alexa snooze issue or any other issues you have, please reach out to support. We would be happy to help out! Quick buttons are coming soon, hopefully it doesn't ruin the zen of product for you. Glad you like changing the colors!

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2022-08-11*

Helped me change my daily routines in a very positive way. Love the app and love the clock!

### 1/5 — Turning clock into a brick

*2022-06-04*

Every time a new update I comes out it screws up the clock with poor Bluetooth connectivity and impossible to reconnect to the internet. Now the clock is just an expensive charging brick, stuck at the connecting phase to wifi. Thanks PAI team!

**Developer response:** Hi there, make sure you've upgraded your Doppler to the latest version as well. Reach out to support if you need doing this.

### 1/5 — Difficult to configure

*2022-04-25*

Extremely difficult to configure. It would not connect initially until a major patch had been applied and, should you need to change your wifi settings, it says to perform a factory reset.
You get a nice, friendly voice to help you through the process but Bluetooth connection takes impossibly long to even register and, should you come back in time to reconnect the app to it, the app cannot find it.
NOT intuitive not easy to configure and use.

### 1/5 — Update failure

*2021-11-24*

Thanks for the email and instructions.  Not sure if I should be upset that the app does not connect with the alarm, or if I should just pretend it is a standard Alexa enabled, really expensive, alarm clock.  

I’ll try again if you send out an email when you update the app to fix the bug.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2021-10-24*

Updated. Installed new app. Followed directions. Factory reset. Unplugged. Forgot device. Uninstalled app. Reinstalled aoo. Bluetooth on phone shows connected. App does not. It took a year for this??? Worked great before update and new app.

**Developer response:** Hi there, sorry you're having issues! Please reach out to support and we will get things set up for you.

### 1/5 — No app updates recently

*2021-06-30*

I’m disappointed that the app is not setting alarms properly with my iPhone 12. 

The app has not been updated in months. It does almost nothing.  I would expect a volume control to be in the app.  

The clock looks nice but still has two function buttons that do nothing.  I think the company ran out of money?

Of you are reading this, you bought a a clock.  Sorry.

## Frequently asked questions about Sandman Clocks

### What is Sandman Clocks used for?

Sandman Clocks is the companion app for the Sandman Doppler alarm clock. It is used to connect the Doppler to Wi-Fi, set up Amazon Alexa integration, and manage your alarms and other device features.

### Is Sandman Clocks free to use?

Yes, Sandman Clocks is available for free. The app itself does not have a purchase price and does not offer in-app purchases.

### Does Sandman Clocks have ads?

No, Sandman Clocks does not contain advertisements. It is an ad-free application.

### What devices is Sandman Clocks compatible with?

Sandman Clocks is designed for use on iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It requires iOS 11.0 or later.

### How often is Sandman Clocks updated?

The app was last updated on February 7, 2023, with version 1.5.1. While update frequency can vary, this indicates recent maintenance and support.

### What is the age rating for Sandman Clocks?

Sandman Clocks has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content.

### Can I set alarms without an internet connection using Sandman Clocks?

The Sandman Clocks app requires a Wi-Fi connection to set up and manage your Sandman Doppler. Once alarms are set, the Doppler itself may function for basic alarm triggering, but app-based management requires connectivity.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.1 — 2023-02-07

Bug fixes for certain timezones.

### 1.5.0 — 2023-01-11

The 1.5 (Balancespring update for the Sandman Doppler comes with a myriad of useful and awesome features and customizations. This new version of the app allows most of these improvements and enables you to upgrade to the newest version of Doppler software. 

The biggest update is the addition of local control of your Doppler, which is faster and more secure than the cloud, but can be less convenient so we have a dynamic and automated switch between local and cloud control. It's seamless and super fast. 

Full release notes: 

We have improved weather accuracy with more customization options along with more screen and color customizations. We also have implemented Home Assistant and iOS shortcut support for more advanced automation. 

Doppler (Balancespring): 
-Local control support, server running on Doppler with secure key exchange 
-SSID, signal strength, and uptime added to Wifi status call
-Customize screen feature. Set screen, set mini-display, set-dots
-Home assistant support
-Smart button webhook support
-Rainbow mode
-Fade-time mode
-Remaining Snooze Time remaining mode
-NWS weather modes for US customers. Note, if your closest weather station is down we don't currently have a failover method. We are working to add this. 
-Preparation for improved adjustable wake-word (not included in this release)
-Preparation for Spotify and Airplay certification (not included in this release)
-Alarms no longer ascend (volume) by default
-Bug fix to repeat alarm triggering logic
-Bug fix to remove offset from alarm calculations
-General bug fixes
-Incremented Firmware and software codenames from Pendulum to Balancespring and Bucky to Cyclops
-Performance improvements

App (1.5): 
-Added support for local control (ability for the app to communicate with the Doppler directly through your wifi network). Added an icon on the home screen to enable / disable local control. Added a screen during onboarding to help set up local control.
-Renamed smart buttons to Automations
-Added support for iOS shortcuts
-Added support for webhooks in advanced automation screen
-Advanced time settings: added colon blink, hide colon, fade mode, show leading zero in 24-hour mode, show seconds on mini display
-Alarm settings: added an option to display the remaining snooze time on the mini display. Auto enable alarm after editing it. Store the last used alarm sound & volume. Set default alarm volume to 100.
-Added new weather options for the National Weather Service’s real-time observed temperatures (US locations only)
-Show wifi information in Doppler info screen (SSID, IP address, connection uptime, signal strength)
-Bug fixes & other improvements

### 1.4.2 — 2022-07-14

Bug fixes

### 1.4.1 — 2022-05-21

Ability to upgrade your Doppler from this app!
Alarm overhaul - more settings, customization, and features!
Smart button support - Automate your smart home silently with the push of a button. 
Real time weather support is now on the Doppler!
Bug fixes and performance updates, this is a must have update!

### 1.3.11 — 2022-02-15

Bug fixes. New features are coming soon!

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