hOmeLabs Sunrise Alarm Clock - Digital LED Clock with 6 Colour Switch and FM Radio for Bedrooms - with Nature Sounds Sunset Simulation Touch Control - With Snooze Function

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Our favorite, the Philips Wake-Up Light HF3520, emits soothing red-tinted dawn and dusk simulations and gentle wake-up sounds. Although the rear extension makes it more stable, that also means you can’t align the clock against a wall. It has an ambient light sensor that you can trigger with a gentle shake when it’s turned off, giving you just enough light for a late-night trip to the bathroom or the kitchen. Generally, you’ll be able to pick from a library of sound options ranging from traditional beeps to nature-inspired sounds, like ocean waves or chirping birds. I haven’t yet tested the accuracy of the sensors’ readings, but they seemed generally on the mark—you just need to walk into my bedroom to know it.

Unobtrusive time display: Given that the best sleep happens in a dark room, it’s not helpful if the clock’s numbers are flashing in your face. You can pair several together, and they'll sync so you can have one in the living room and another in the bedroom, which will ease your whole apartment into a sunset as you near bedtime. As the light dims gradually according to your set time interval, over the course of, say, 15 or 30 minutes, you can choose from seven “wind-down” programs to go with it, complete with breathing exercises and relaxation sounds. Finally, keep in mind that a sunrise alarm clock might not be a good idea if you sleep with a partner on a different schedule.This option is an excellent choice if you're in the market for an affordable sunrise alarm clock with a decent lineup of features. It’s made by Philips, a company that’s long specialized in lighting (founded in 1891, in fact) and features 10 brightness settings and five alarm sounds, plus an FM radio and an auto-dimmable display. The simple introduction of bright light itself may be helpful to vanquish jet lag, but there’s something about the gradual reveal of light that makes these clocks more appealing to folks who aren’t morning people, who despise the jolt of a conventional alarm, or who need help rolling out of bed during darker fall and winter mornings.

The Homelabs alarm clock has a lithium button cell backup battery that saves the alarm and time settings but doesn’t allow the alarm to function during a power outage.Light exposure first thing in the morning helps to reinforce when those alerting signals are sent, and also helps to align when our melatonin is released at night. Perhaps it's worth it if you have a particularly large bedroom and want the extra light for reading as you settle into bed. This premium option from Philips looks great on your nightstand but the design also helps to diffuse the light evenly. Friends notice me wince every time I'm watching a movie and a character's alarm blares them awake with all of the subtlety and gentleness of an aircraft carrier slamming into the sun.

Plus, there are both short and long-term benefits of making the switch to this kind of wake-up device. If you awake confused and panicked at the sound of your alarm clock beeping in the dark, you may find mornings more pleasant with a wake-up light. If you’ve ever wondered why you wake up suddenly in the wee hours, a deep dive the data could be illuminating. The radio and its alarm rendition of Pachelbel’s Canon sounds tinny compared with our more-expensive picks, and the time display is less subtle, but set it to the bird chirping and ocean waves and turn the display off, and you should be fine.Those in smaller spaces or people who travel a lot should consider a portable light with battery or charging options. It’s also believed that warm tones, rather than cooler ones, are less detrimental to the circadian rhythm. Unless they’re blessed with the gift of sleeping through anything, those accustomed to sleeping in will have to get with the earlier program, wear a sleep mask, or wake up earlier. Fast-forward another five years and her area of expertise includes home decor, appliances, tech, and outdoor adventure gear.

If you’re curious how a wake-up light might help but you’re not ready to bet a lot of money on it, the hOmelabs Sunrise Alarm Clock may be worth a try. Switches – Think about how you want to control your light, particularly in the morning when you’re half asleep.As a standalone, it gently wakes you with a gradually brightening light that begins at the base of the lamp and travels upward. The glossy orb design is arguably as attractive as that of the more expensive Philips models, and it’s definitely an upgrade from the plasticky designs of the lower-end choices. In addition to customizing elapsed time for gradual wake-up and evening light, there’s a dual alarm and battery backup, plus a snooze button and a dimmable LED display.