Although a bit pricey it’s not as pricey as some and you get some extra features with this too including FM radio which works well, a midnight light so you can tap it a couple of times if you need to get up in the night and you get a subtle light to help you see where you’re going instead of a bright dazzling one. I found this particular alarm as it kept coming up in other peoples reviews. I was reading good reviews about these products and as someone who has blackout curtains I thought this could be something that would work for me. I was looking at alarm clocks generally and then started reading reviews about wake up light alarms and how they actually prepare your body to wake up naturally through gradual low level light that simulates a sunrise.

I used to wake up abruptly every morning to the shrill alarm from my mobile phone, every alarm on there was loud and abrupt and this has been the case with other mobile phones too. The sound is the only reason I give this 4 rather than 5. In summary: expect sound akin to playing music from your phone rather than through an Echo.Įither way, this light and any sound option is miles ahead of waking up to the startling sound of an alarm clock in the dark! I’m so glad I have invested in this ready for the change of seasons. The quality is fine for the purpose of an alarm but probably not to use as a radio function in its own right. I agree that it is not the best and I would expect more for the price. There are lots of reviews that mention the sound quality. (Maybe that’s the point to make you get up?!) I did intend to use a sound option rather than the radio but unless you are going to turn the alarm off as soon as it starts, the repetitive loop gets tedious very quickly. I would not say I struggle a lot to fall asleep or wake up, but I struggle to fully relax before bed and wake up feeling refreshed.īoth the sunset and sunrise option work very well for me.įor the sunset option, I use the 30-minute duration and ocean sound, and go to sleep feeling very relaxed with less tension in my body.įor the sunrise option, I use the 30-minute duration and FM radio. (I often get frustrated by unclear manuals!) The manual is clear to follow and I set it up as intended on my first attempt. In my opinion, the light is very easy to set up. I was also undecided between which light to buy I chose this one as reviews suggest it is easier to program than its competitors. I had wanted this type of light for a long time but struggled to justify the price. To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice.

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Philips 3531 natural light alarm clock