Project Abstract

The “Weather And Music Alarm Clock” initiative is a pioneering project at the intersection of technology, behavioral science, and user-centric design, aimed at revolutionizing how we begin our days. This project is born from the realization that traditional alarms are not in sync with the dynamic needs of daily life, prompting the development of an alarm that uses live weather data and accessible digital music to improve morning experiences. By selecting music that complements the weather forecast, the alarm seeks to enhance mood and productivity right from the start. This project stands out by combining environmental consciousness with individual wellness, leveraging the ubiquity of smartphones and the ease of access to streaming services to tailor the morning alarm experience. The central research inquiry is to assess how music, chosen based on the weather, impacts a person’s mood and efficiency in the morning. The methodology includes creating a mobile application compatible with both Android and iOS devices using React Native. This app will fetch current weather conditions and integrate with music streaming APIs to match the morning alarm with the day?��s weather outlook. While results and definitive conclusions are still forthcoming, it is expected that this approach will lead to notable improvements in users’ morning mood and overall start-of-day productivity. The project proposes to transform alarm clocks into an essential tool for enhancing daily life quality. The significance of this project lies in its potential to shift how morning routines are perceived, integrating technology to enrich and connect our morning experiences more deeply. Should it succeed, this project could lead the way for more integrations of technology in daily routines, highlighting how digital innovations can positively affect human emotions and actions in response to their surroundings.

Keywords: Music Selection Algorithm, Environmental Consciousness, Potential for Daily Life Improvement

 Conference Details

Session: Presentation Stream 14 at Presentation Slot 4

Location: GH043 at Wednesday 8th 09:00 – 12:30

Markers: Alma Rahat, Deshan Sumanathilaka (GTA)

Course: MSc Advanced Computer Science, Masters PG

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