WakeGuard
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WakeGuard Alarm for hard mornings.

A protected alarm app that makes dismissal require proof: scan a QR code, complete a challenge, and start the day awake.

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WakeGuard home screen showing a protected alarm, connected clock status, and backup status.

Protected alarms

Set it. Prove it. Start awake.

Private by default

Challenge photos stay on your phone.

Personal setup

Your alarms, profile, and recovery in one app.

Built for real mornings

Less tapping. More getting up.

The app

The actual WakeGuard app.

Home, alarms, settings, and account recovery use the same focused interface users see in the current iOS build.

WakeGuard home dashboard showing the next protected alarm and quick status cards.

Home

Dashboard

WakeGuard alarms screen showing alarm templates, a protected alarm card, and a new alarm button.

Alarms

Alarm builder

WakeGuard settings screen showing search, status summary cards, and account controls.

Settings

Search & controls

WakeGuard account screen showing sign in options for Google, Apple, and email.

Account

Backup & restore

Interactive demo

Tap through the protected wake flow.

WakeGuard is simple on purpose: set the alarm, choose proof, complete the challenge, and keep a record of what happened.

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Next Wake-Up

12:00 PM

Tomorrow · in 22h

WakeGuard status

Alarm armed

One-timeQR challenge

Challenge checks are designed around local verification and clear user control.

Comparison

A normal alarm ends too easily. WakeGuard adds proof.

WakeGuard is not louder for the sake of being louder. It changes what has to happen before dismissal.

Typical alarm

Sound, tap, done.

One tap can silence the alarm

No proof that you moved

Easy to dismiss half-awake

Little context after the alarm clears

WakeGuard

Alarm, proof, awake.

Dismissal can require a photo or QR challenge

Proof creates movement before silence

Snooze and templates support real routines

Dismissal history keeps the wake plan visible

The problem

Narcolepsy can make “just wake up” feel impossible.

WakeGuard was built for mornings where narcolepsy, severe sleep inertia, or deep drowsiness make regular alarms too easy to silence.

Not a medical device or treatment. Just a routine-support tool that adds proof of movement before the alarm clears.

Normal alarm loopinterrupted by proof
01

Alarm rings

Sound starts the loop.

02

One tap

Half-awake dismissal.

03

Back asleep

No proof you moved.

WakeGuard check

Proof before silence

The alarm does not clear until the user completes a deliberate step.

scan
move
confirm
normal loop
proof required
alarm clears
01

Narcolepsy mornings

For people living with narcolepsy, waking can mean fighting heavy sleepiness, fragmented rest, and unpredictable alertness.

02

Drowsy dismissals

When your brain is still half asleep, one tap can silence a normal alarm before you remember doing it.

03

Routines need proof

WakeGuard adds a practical step between the alarm and silence: movement, attention, and a wake challenge.

Who it's for

For people whose mornings need more than sound.

WakeGuard is not a medical device and does not diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or monitor any condition. It is a routine-support alarm app for people who want dismissal to require attention, movement, and proof.

Narcolepsy-aware routines

For people who experience intense morning sleepiness and need a practical routine support tool that does not rely on one-tap dismissal.

Sleep inertia

For mornings where your body wakes before your awareness does, and an alarm needs to create one more deliberate step.

Drowsy alarm dismissal

For anyone who has turned off an alarm, fallen back asleep, and only realized what happened later.

School and exams

For students who need extra confidence before classes, exams, labs, and early responsibilities.

Work and shift schedules

For early starts, rotating shifts, and routines that need templates, reminders, and recovery options.

How it works

Lead with proof. Keep backups simple.

The photo challenge is the core WakeGuard experience. QR code and one-tap modes stay available when a lighter routine makes sense.

Primary experience

Object photo challenge

Pick a real household object kept away from your bed — a toothbrush, the coffee maker. When the alarm rings, you have to walk to it and photograph it. An on-device model confirms the match. No object, no silence.

Choose an object
Walk to it
Photo unlocks
Wake challengelocked

Bathroom sink

Object match required

local
Complete photo proof

Fallback

QR code

One printed paper code dismisses any protected alarm. It lives away from your nightstand, not on your phone. For photo alarms it only unlocks 3 minutes in — there is deliberately no “dismiss anyway” escape hatch.

Optional

Plain one-tap

Want a normal alarm alongside your protected ones? Set any alarm to a simple one-tap dismiss. You choose the level of friction per alarm.

Digital alarm system

The app is the control center.

WakeGuard should feel valuable the moment someone opens it: create smarter alarms, manage routines, personalize the experience, restore from the cloud, and replay onboarding without restarting the app.

Tonight's routineReady
6:30 AM protected alarm01
Photo challenge: bathroom sink02
Snooze limit: 103
Cloud backup: updated04
WakeGuard keeps the wake plan clear before the alarm ever rings.

Protected alarm builder

Create alarms with repeat days, labels, volume, snooze limits, gradual wake, and the exact dismissal challenge you want.

Timer and routine controls

Keep timers, alarm templates, and wake routines in one place so the app feels useful before anything else is set up.

Profile-first onboarding

Let users add a name, photo, and optional account so greetings, backups, and settings feel personal.

Cloud restore

Signed-in users can recover profile details and alarm backups without rebuilding their setup from scratch.

Settings that stay organized

Search, account controls, privacy, onboarding replay, and support live in a calmer settings experience.

Private challenge checks

Photo matching is designed around local verification, clear fallback controls, and no photo uploads.

Setup

A simpler start, built around the app.

WakeGuard should explain itself quickly, then give users control over profile, alarms, backups, and onboarding replay from the same digital experience.

  1. 01

    Finish onboarding

    Learn the wake challenge flow, why the app exists, and how protected dismissals work.

  2. 02

    Create your profile

    Add a name, profile photo, and optional sign-in so settings and backups feel personal.

  3. 03

    Build your alarms

    Set time, repeat days, volume, gradual wake-up, snooze limits, and the wake challenge.

  4. 04

    Choose backups

    Use cloud restore, QR fallback, and clear settings so recovery never feels hidden.

  5. 05

    Replay anytime

    Reopen onboarding from settings whenever you want to revisit the setup flow.

Features

Everything a serious alarm app should do.

On-device photo recognition

Object matching runs entirely on your phone. No images ever leave the device.

QR code

A single app-wide printed code as a fallback for every protected alarm.

Protected alarm builder

Set challenge type, repeat days, volume, labels, snooze limits, and gradual wake-up.

Alarm templates

Save common alarm routines so school, work, and weekend schedules are faster to rebuild.

Cleaner alarm management

Swipe actions, detail pages, and compact cards keep the alarm tab easy to scan.

Snooze controls

Configure max snooze count and duration for each alarm.

Countdown timers

Keep timer controls visually separate from alarms so each mode feels deliberate.

Evening reminders

Use evening nudges to set tomorrow's wake plan before you are already tired.

Dismissal history

A log in the app of when and how each alarm was cleared.

Cloud restore

Optional account sync can restore profile details and alarm backups.

Profile personalization

Names and profile photos make greetings, settings, and account screens feel human.

Settings search

Find onboarding replay, support, privacy, account, and restore controls quickly.

Replay onboarding

Restart the walkthrough from settings without reinstalling or clearing app data.

Appearance controls

Theme, accent, live preview, and display preferences live in one polished area.

Privacy-first defaults

Challenge photos stay local, accounts are optional, and the app explains what it stores.

Privacy

Privacy is part of the alarm system.

WakeGuard asks for trust at a vulnerable time: right after waking up. The product should be clear about what stays local, what syncs, and why.

No ads. No selling data. Optional account backup.

Challenge photos stay on device

Photo matching is designed to happen locally on the phone. WakeGuard does not upload challenge photos.

Cloud restore is optional

Create an account only if you want profile sync and alarm backups. Local mode remains available.

Only what supports the app

Account data is used for functionality like sign-in, profile sync, and restore. The app is not built around ads.

No subscription for the core flow

Protected alarms, local setup, and privacy-first defaults are not hidden behind a subscription.

The story

Built because normal alarms can be too easy to defeat.

WakeGuard started from a simple frustration: when someone is still half asleep, the easiest action usually wins. One tap can erase the alarm before the day has even started.

The team focused on a more realistic wake flow: make the alarm clear, make the next action obvious, and require proof before dismissal.

Created by the WakeGuard team

Mekyle AlamAaron HuaVictor KongNavin John

Human-first

The app is built for real morning behavior, not ideal morning behavior.

Beta-shaped

Waitlist feedback helps decide which routines, challenges, and recovery tools matter most.

Roadmap

A cleaner path from beta to launch.

The waitlist helps prioritize the details that matter before WakeGuard reaches the App Store.

Now

Waitlist + TestFlight

Collect early users, invite testers, and learn which wake routines need the most polish.

01

Beta

Protected alarm flow

Tune alarm creation, photo/QR challenges, onboarding replay, and dismissal history.

02

Next

Cloud restore

Improve account backup, profile sync, alarm restore, and setup recovery across devices.

03

Launch

App Store release

Prepare the iOS listing, privacy details, accessibility polish, and final launch feedback loop.

04

Roadmap items may shift based on beta testing and App Store review requirements.

FAQ

Clear answers before your first protected alarm.

WakeGuard is meant to feel serious without feeling complicated. Here are the questions people usually ask before joining the beta.

Account

Optional

Photos

On device

Beta

TestFlight

Still deciding?

Ask about TestFlight access, setup, privacy, or whether WakeGuard fits your wake routine.

Contact support

Using WakeGuard

Does WakeGuard work when my iPhone is locked?+

Yes, WakeGuard is designed for locked-phone mornings through iOS alarm notifications and in-app permission checks. For the best result, keep notifications enabled, volume available, and review Focus or Silent Mode settings before relying on an alarm.

Can I use it without a physical WakeGuard clock?+

Yes. WakeGuard is built as an iPhone-first alarm app. Clock sync adds another layer when available, but the core alarm setup, challenges, reminders, and local profile experience live in the app.

What makes it different from a normal alarm?+

WakeGuard is built around protected dismissal. Instead of one sleepy tap, you can require a photo or QR challenge, limit snoozes, save templates, and review your wake routine in one place.

Account & backup

Do I need an account?+

No. Accounts are optional. You can use WakeGuard locally, then sign in only if you want profile sync, alarm backups, or cloud restore.

Can I replay onboarding later?+

Yes. Onboarding can be replayed from settings, so you can revisit protected dismissals, setup steps, and recovery guidance without reinstalling the app.

What happens if I get a new phone?+

If you used an account with backup enabled, WakeGuard can help restore profile details and alarm setup. If you stayed local-only, your setup remains on the original device.

Privacy & safety

Are challenge photos uploaded?+

No. WakeGuard is designed so photo matching runs on the phone. Challenge photos are not uploaded to WakeGuard servers.

Is WakeGuard a medical device?+

No. WakeGuard is a routine-support alarm tool. It does not diagnose, treat, cure, prevent, or monitor any medical condition.

Does WakeGuard sell data or show ads?+

No. WakeGuard has no advertising model. Optional account data is used for app functionality such as authentication, profile sync, and alarm backup.

iPhone-first

Built around the phone app, with optional clock sync.

Recoverable setup

Replay onboarding and restore from backup when enabled.

Not medical care

A routine-support tool, not diagnosis or treatment.

Waitlist

Join the WakeGuard beta waitlist.

Get early access updates, TestFlight invite information, and a chance to shape the protected alarm flow before launch.

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Your request is saved to WakeGuard's Firebase waitlist. We use it only for beta and launch communication.