Most offer AM/FM reception with digital or PLL tuning. Many include station presets (preset counts vary by model — commonly around 5–10 per band), auto‑seek/scan, and radio‑data (RDS) features that can display station text.
Some models include mood lamps or multi‑color LED lighting, ambient light rings, and gentle‑wake lamps that gradually brighten before the alarm. Most let you adjust lamp colors or brightness levels to create a preferred bedside ambiance.