5.0 out of 5 stars At last - waking up gently

N. · 3 December 2018

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } I've had my alarm light for about a month now. I've always struggled to wake up and the clocks changing really had an impact this year.I've left it on the 30 minute dawn and this seems perfect. It really does wake me gently.The alarm noises aren't great but I've chosen some deep bells and it's not unpleasant.Snoozing requires tapping the top of the light so this feel natural (and not fiddly).I've also been using the sunset feature. Although I've never struggled to get to sleep, it's very calming and I think I get to sleep within about 15 minutes.When used as a lamp, it's pretty bright. I use this in the morning. My one annoyance is that it's 3 taps to turn it off again.Overall, the build quality and design is good. It's easy to set up and looks pretty cool. It doesn't omit any annoying noises and I've got it set up so the time isn't lit at night (I like a dark room).It was £110 when I got it (ouch) after reading all the reviews for similar products. I'm glad I bought it. It's cut my snoozing down by half.It could be improved by having different alarms per day / weekends etc. but I knew it didn't have this when I got it. I leave it set for the weekend now too.

5.0 out of 5 stars Honest review - Life Changing!

A. · 2 May 2025

Literally changed my life!I wake up with no hesitation, no anger towards an alarm sound going off my phone. I wake up naturally and most of the time before the birds start singing!I thought it was going to be a load of shit, but it’s in fact the best purchase I’ve made in years !You won’t regret it!

4.0 out of 5 stars Primarily a clever, if expensive, bedside light.

B.e.A. · 4 March 2025

An intriguing device from Philips that should be thought of as a clever light which offers sleep, wake-up, and relaxation modes and sounds. There’s also an FM radio.What it does best is a light. It feels like a quality luminaire and can go very bright but as a larger light-source it’s not as intense on the eyes as a point like bulb. And it’s party trick is the midnight light. In a dark room it’s like red sunset and easy on the eyes. This night light is simply activated by just tapping the top rear of the unit.These things aren’t easy to photograph as the camera picks up the LED refreshing so apologies for the quality with the light activated.Other things to note are that functions are accessed by touching icons around the clock area and the clock auto dims and brightens depending on lighting conditions.As for the sound quality, as a rear firing speaking it’s not going to set an amazing standard in audio but it’s acceptable. It also doesn’t go too loud and isn’t the cleanest sound - not great for the hard of hearing - but if not too far from a wall this helps to improve the volume.Overall this is primarily a light with audio bolted on.

5.0 out of 5 stars It works for me.

S. · 24 October 2020

I've been working night shift for a number of year but due to Covid, I had the choice of day shift or no job 😕One of the things I hated about day shift, was getting up in the dark to the buzzing sound of an alarm clock. Absolutely hated it.So I invested in a light alarm clock.Being woken by the simulation of a rising sun and if necessary, the soft sound of birds chirping or in my case the chimes of a Nepal Bowel is great.I wake up with a more positive attitude, rather than a resentful one.The light brightness is adjustable as well as the duration it takes to get there.Alarm volume is also adjustable (which is a bonus as I wear ear plugs) and you have the option of having no sound.There are two alarm settings, which I have one alarm set with light and sound for the week day (and my phone as a back up, which I've never needed). And the other set for light, no sound for the weekend.BUT I do need to remember to switch the alarms on/off manually. You can't schedule different alarms times for different days.I also use the sunset simulation at bed time, which is also a very pleasant feature but I've not used the soothing sounds.The night light feature is a bit low but usable.Yes this is a very expensive alarm clock but you soon forget the cost when you wake up each day in a more positive mood than using the alternative.

5.0 out of 5 stars Just about perfect

N. · 27 November 2020

I’ve used a Phillips wake up light for the past 12 years or so, and finally that old one gave out. Not the light, but the sound. So I figured I’d get a new one. First I bought a cheap non-Phillips one that turned out to be a disaster, so I decided on a proper Phillips one instead.I’m happy to see the new features added in comparison to my old one. Features I especially like:- the midnight function: if you need to get up in the middle of the night simply tap the top of the light and it will give a tiny amount of red light. Just enough to find your way and not stumble over clutter and breaking your neck. Very much appreciated.- ULTIMATE BRIGHTNESS!! The highest brightness level is seriously bright. No way you won’t notice that.- very dim clock light. I need my bedroom to be as dark as possible. Most electric alarm clocks have a clock light that is annoyingly bright, making it difficult to sleep. Luckily this light has a very dim setting, making the clock just visible at night. During the day it will not be very visible probably, but that’s fine. You can also turn it off if they want.- snoozing only stops the sound. The cheapo light I bought also stopped the light during snoozing which is just stupid.- the touchscreen can be quiet. By default it make a small sound, but you can turn it off. Using the menu is easy and straightforward.No idea why it is designed to look like a ceramic sink drain, but you can’t win them all I guess. All in all this light is just about perfect, sink drain look and all.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great natural alarm clock

A.o. · 24 April 2025

I'm really impressed with this. I love being woken up gently. It has lots of features and is easy to navigate. I like that it has a sleep function to help you drift off naturally and is an alarm clock to help you wake up gently

Es werde Licht

J. · 31 August 2019

(function() { P.when('cr-A', 'ready').execute(function(A) { if(typeof A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel === 'function') { A.toggleExpanderAriaLabel('review_text_read_more', 'Read more of this review', 'Read less of this review'); } }); })(); .review-text-read-more-expander:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid #2162a1; outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 5px; } Anfangs war ich skeptisch.... doch schon beim ersten Probelauf bestätigte sich, was ich gelesen hatte. Es ist ein"sanftes " aufwachen..... überhaupt kein Vergleich zum abrupten hochschrecken mit einem Radiowecker....Wir möchten diese Art des aufwachen nicht mehr missen.Die wahlweise einzustellenden Naturgeräusche nutzen wir nur am Ende der Lichtphase..... als Sicherheit..... falls das Licht mal doch nicht ausreicht zum wach werden.War bis jetzt jedoch noch nie der Fall...Klare Kaufempfehlung