‘I get up refreshed’ with alarm gadget that is ‘fantastic in winter’
‘It does do the job to wake me up gently and better than my blaring phone alarm’
It mimics a real sunrise and sunset colours using mixed LEDs(Image: Amazon)
Waking up during the colder, darker months is hard, especially when it’s so tempting to stay tucked up in bed. An alternative alarm clock has been praised for using natural light to wake people up gradually.
The Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 is currently available for £91.49, down from £119, on Amazon – and more than 1,000 have been bought in the past month. Shoppers can wake up with a gradual sunrise and choose 20, 30 or 45-minute sunrise options and final light intensity. There’s also a fading sunset option to help shoppers unwind in the evenings.
The bodyclock is said to mimic a real sunrise and sunset colours using mixed LEDs, and it provides fully dimmable bedroom lighting. It has a light-sensitive auto-dimming display for night time, and there are 10 sleep/wake sounds, including white noise. If shoppers need a few extra minutes in bed, there’s a tap-control function to snooze it, too.
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Elsewhere, Boots has this Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light for £139.99, down from £169.99. This provides natural light to help wake sleepers up gradually, with the device simulating ‘a natural sunrise to wake up refreshed’. Shoppers can also choose between their favourite radio show or seven different natural wake-up sounds to help them get out of bed.
At Yimbly, an online marketplace owned by this site’s parent company, Reach Plc, there’s this Aiwa Cru-19 Digital Dual Alarm Clock for £24.95, down from £39.99 – or with the code AUTUMN10, it’s £22.46 at checkout. This has a compact design and it plays music via an AUX 3.5mm jack or FM radio with 10 presets, and it includes an alarm, dimmer, and a white LED display for easy use.
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Shoppers can choose 20, 30 or 45-minute sunrise options and final light intensity
The Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 has been rated highly by Amazon shoppers, who have left an overall average rating of 4.4 out of five stars from more than 1,300 reviews. One said: “I have struggled falling asleep and waking up – I am a nursing student, so working through winters and night shifts are particularly challenging.
“Lumie is wonderful in winter mornings, providing gradual light to wake up the body slowly. Every day since using Lumie, I have woken up refreshed and more ready for the day. At night time, the moonlight lamp is soothing and creates a calm atmosphere. The different naturalistic sounds allow me to fall asleep at ease.”
A second person said as part of a longer review: “It’s aesthetically pleasing, with the brightness ranging from orange to white. It does do the job to wake me up gently and better than my blaring phone alarm.
“It has an added feature with a gentle selection of noises. The brightness is truly bright and will be sure to wake you up alongside noises. Very customisable to your preferences.”
While a third added: “I have been using this for over two years. It’s an excellent product. It has no Wi-Fi or radio signal, so it does not disturb your sleep. Highly recommend.”
Shoppers can unwind with a fading sunset setting, too(Image: Amazon)
Others left some feedback, such as this person who said: “Bought this a few years back and it’s still going strong. I like the light and alarm. Wish there were more sounds to choose from. The light alone does not wake me up.”
Another person said as part of a longer review: “The sunrise is good, it does work for me and it makes waking up gentle and easier. I like the light and the some of the sounds. The sunset feature is good but could do with being longer.”
The Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 is available from Amazon.
