One of the niftiest features of the Time Command is unique among iOS-enabled alarm clocks I've tested: The power adapter for the unit has a standard power outlet on it. The idea here is that you plug in your bedside lamp (incandescent bulbs only), allowing the Time Command app to control the light's brightness, dim or extinguish it when you go to sleep, and turn it on in the morning when your alarm goes off. I did notice, though, that my bedside lamp tended to flicker somewhat when I used the app to dim it, but your mileage may vary depending on your lamp and bulb.

Note that unlike many of its competitors, the Time Command does not ship with a remote control. That said, I rarely find remotes useful for a device that is usually going to be used within arm's length.

Aside from its ability to adjust your bedside lamp's brightness, the Time Command does little that other alarm clocks don't. The integrated app has some nice touches, but the iHome app for iHome's , for example, is a bit more full-featured. In addition, the Time Command lacks a number of options you'll find on other alarm clocks, such as auxiliary inputs and a traditional radio. But at $100, the Time Command is also less expensive than some of the alternatives.