LumieSunrise Alarm - Sunrise Wake-up Alarm, Sunset Sleep Feature, Sounds and Mood Lighting, White

This has made a huge difference to getting out of bed in the morning - it's a nice way to wake up with the increase of light. I have more motivation and energy using this.I love it but there are a few things I'd change.Pros- small and compact- get to wake up to- I like the sunset mode (put it on when I get in my bedroom, as the light dims, it feels cosy and makes me sleepy)Cons- the red LED light that shows the time is bright. There is the option to turn it down, but even then it is bright. It can be turned off but then the time can't be seen- the alarm noise is so loud, even on the lowest setting. I turned it off in the end- I think the alarm has to be turned on each day - there is no reoccurring setting (at least I don't think there is)Maybe I'm expecting too much for a sunrise alarm clock. Just seems certain functions are a little outdated and it could do with a make-over/overhaul.Saying that, I wouldn't be without it.

I like my bedroom dark at night and light in the morning, so when I started looking for a sunrise alarm there were a few things that were important to me:1. Clock display could be turned off.2. Alarm sound could be disabled - I use my phone for my alarm.3. The light was soft enough not to be glaring as it starts to come on in the morning.4. USB plug so I can use double adaption with phone to save on plug sockets.5. Battery back up incase of power cut.6. Small enough not to take up too much room next to the bed.This Lumie sunrise alarm ticked all the boxes and was no more expensive than some of the cheaper models.The sunrise light is a warm, soft light and makes waking up on dark winter mornings a more pleasurable experience.The lamp also has colour changing mood light option so would be quite nice in another room too.If you want one with more features, spend more money. But if you just want one to help you wake up more naturally in the winter, this is the perfect choice x

If like me you are into tech and grew up with a hi-fi system in your house then using this alarm clock will have it's similarities in setup.Once you figure out the controls with how to set the time and alarm decomes straight forward. Please read the manual first as as it is not the most intuitive interface. It's not complicated to learn, just takes a moment to do so.Alarm and light function nicely. The choice of alarms are decent ranging from animal noises to an actual alarm beep.The light begins half an hour before your set alarm time. It does have a gradual climb to full brightness.The only issue I have with this is that the initial light brightness is too much.Ideally I want the light to incremently go from 0,1,2,3,4....99,100 full brightnesswhereas this goes from 0 to 20 (low level brightness) then steps to like 30, 40 etc.It's that initial jump is like someone turning a ligh on in your room when you are asleep. This doesn't happen all the time and I will sleep until the alarm goes off. It is something to be aware of.I have turned the light facing the wall so it's not as direct lght.The light is a nice brightness when full and is nice to have when waking up. This is a good product for the price, it is a good alarm with light function, the higher end models probably will have better light capabilities.

Really good item. Worth the money and does the job. Love the colour changes

It’s just ok, glad I got it in the sale as it isn’t worth full price. The alarm only rings for 2 minutes then that’s it, no repeats. It definitely does wake me up gently which is nice, however, the light could be brighter. If my head were turned facing away from the clock then I doubt I’d wake up on time, as the light isn’t strong enough to brighten my room. The red display light is too bright during the night, so I have to turn it off which defeats the purpose. I’m using this alongside the alarm only my phone.

This is the BEST thing I have ever bought from Amazon. Having always been interested in buying a SAD lamp I have been searching around for the best and most cost effective and this is it.Sunrise:The sunrise feature begins 30 minutes before your designated alarm time. This is great for me as I can sleep through moderate light and therefore it always manages to wake me up towards the end of the 30 mins. If you are a light sensitive sleeper then it may be too bright around 10-15 mins in.The alarm is easy to set up and change when needed and it’s clear when the alarm has been set as a small light appears on the side of the screen (which is useful!)The wake up sounds (at your alarm time) are not great. There is 5 to choose from, frogs, goats, cats and 2x birds. All of which are rather bad quality, especially the goats which are loud and quite scary. However, I find the bird options good enough and enjoy the natural feel of light and birds in the morning.Some reviews have said that you have to set your alarm every night however I have not found this to be the case. Often times the alarm is set for the following morning, however as stated above, it’s easy enough to check with the light on the screen.SUNSET:The sunset feature begins from whenever you press the sunset button. This for me is the most impactful feature as it makes you SO tired, even after the first fade around 5 minutes in. There has not been a single night since I bought this that I have witnessed the light go out as I always fall asleep before then.However, I can confirm the light does fade out fully.With the sunset feature you can also press the sunset button again to pause the sunset at the current light brightness. This is especially useful if you want a brighter light than the standard on/ off/ coloured setting.I love this lamp so much. The features are exactly what I needed it for and it has improved my sleep and morning routine so much! A must buy, especially for those who struggle to wake up in the morning when it’s dark