As the mornings become increasingly chilly and dark, getting out of bed can be a struggle. This is where 'sunrise alarm clocks' come in handy, designed to mimic the gradual setting of the sun at night and its natural rise in the morning.
One such product has been garnering attention on Amazon, boasting a stellar five-star rating from satisfied customers. The device offers three distinct wake-up modes: gentle light, sound, just the alarm, or sunrise light without sound for a more 'natural' awakening.
The clock features 30 unique sounds, including ten variations of white noise, such as white, pink, brown, and fan sounds, along with 20 different nature sounds like thunderstorms and waves. You can have a closer look here or read on for more information and alternative products.
Additionally, it provides 12 different coloured night lights with adjustable brightness. The timer can be set anywhere from 15 to 120 minutes, allowing for a gradual switch-off.
The device is USB-powered, meaning it can be plugged into any USB wall socket, while the battery is used solely for maintaining time settings, reports the Liverpool Echo.
The backup battery function requires two AAA batteries, which are not included with the product.
For those willing to spend a bit more, the Lumie Bodyclock Spark 100, another popular alarm clock, is currently discounted on Amazon, available for £79.99 instead of the usual £99.00. You can check out the deal here.
John Lewis is also stocking this more affordable Lumie desk lamp for £49.99. Customers have been lauding the lamp for making their morning routine 'much easier'. You can check out the John Lewis lamp here.
Reviews of the Amazon sunrise alarm clock
Looking at the Amazon reviews, one buyer commented: "Since this little lamp moved onto my bedside table, mornings no longer feel like a freezing splash to the face. Instead, I drift awake as its light slowly brightens.
"I can set that glow to last anything from a brisk 15 minutes to a lazy two hours, and there is a choice of birdsong, gentle waves, or another couple of dozen mellow sounds to go with it.
"The volume control glides through seven levels, the nine-minute snooze never cheats me, and three separate wake-up options even let me enjoy a silent sunrise when my partner is on an early shift."
Another customer remarked: "When I first bought this alarm clock wake up light, I wasn't sure if it would really make a difference. But after using it for a couple of weeks, I can honestly say my mornings feel much easier.
"Instead of being startled by a loud alarm, the light gradually gets brighter, and by the time the sound starts, I am already half awake. It feels like waking up to natural sunlight."
A third testimonial stated: "Waking up at 5.30am used to feel like being hauled from a warm duvet by a foghorn, yet this sunrise clock has taken most of the sting out of those starts.
"I can set the glow to unfold from a muted amber to a clean daylight white over any span I like, anywhere between fifteen minutes and a leisurely two hours.
"Usually I am already stretching before the light peaks, but if I dither, one of six gentle alarm tones nudges me upright rather than barking in my ear."