In our case, this didn’t work as the room became so bright from the yellow sunrise it would be impossible for anyone to sleep through it, but you can also choose to just set one profile or the other (one for weekdays and another for weekends, for example). The light also offers the option of waking up to one of five different nature-inspired sounds. Featuring a colored sunrise simulation and 20 brightness settings, the light gradually increases between 20 to 40 minutes prior to your alarm time. On that note, you can set two alarms, should your partner perhaps want to wake up at a different time to you. The Philips Wake-Up Light provides a pleasant, natural way to start your morning. The light alone worked fine for us, but deeper sleepers are likely to appreciate the extra reassurance. The lamp has both audio effects (including the tweeting birds almost always present in wake-up lights) and an FM radio, which you can set as a backup in case you sleep through the simulated sunrise. Inspired by natures sunrise the Philips wake-up light uses a unique combination of light and sound to wake you in a more natural way. The lamp made for a far more gentle and enjoyable rising experience than using a phone alarm, and it gradually brightens the entire room to prepare you for the day. The Somneo really comes into its own when you have a particularly early start, and it's dark outside. You can set two alarms total, each with its own pre-programmed natural wake-up sounds. The lamp doubles as a soft reading light to help you wind down at night (Image credit: Future) The Philips Wake-Up Light alarm clock (model HF3520/60) simulates the sunrise by cycling through 20 brightness settingsfrom deep red through warm oranges and yellows to bright whitein the half-hour before your alarm sounds.

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