Alarms could wake us using our other senses. Such as a release of a strong smell or something that clips on and gives us a jab. amirite?

That's just a pet cat

I don't think smell works or we wouldn't need smoke detectors.

They have those, Google it. Some are even on Amazon.

That would be more complex and expensive, so the question would be why?

There are light based ones that mimic sunrise, the only problem is they're pricey so I haven't been able to try them.

ive heard that of all the senses , you can't be woken up by your sense of smell. that's why so many people don't wake up in time for a house fire!

Bear with me on this… to wake anyone up, pinch their pinky toe.