This alarm clock will have you waking up with the sun – even in the dead of winter
Wave goodbye to lighter evenings and mornings, heading to and from work in daylight and sunsets at a reasonable hour: the clocks are going back this weekend.
Yep, if you can believe it, it’s officially time to Fall Back, and if the dark and dinghy evenings don’t get to you, then the pitch black and freezing cold mornings will.
Not to be an absolute party pooper, but you know.
But fear not – those who simply can’t face their phone’s alarm chime on another frigid morning might want to invest in this Sunrise Alarm Clock from ARTINABS, a gentle and more uplifting way to raise you from your stupor.
This nifty alarm clock, unlike your bog standard one, features a yellow sunrise simulation light that gradually increases from 10% to 100%, arriving at its brightest at your chosen alarm time.
This gives the illusion of a gorgeous morning sunrise waking you slowly and naturally instead of a loud chime shocking you from a deep sleep, helping to get you started on a much fresher foot.
ARTINABS Sunrise Alarm Clock
This nifty alarm clock, unlike your bog standard one, features a yellow sunrise simulation light that gradually increases from ten per cent to 100 per cent, arriving at it’s brightest at your chosen alarm time.
One shopper even raved: ‘This clock has single-handedly transformed me into a morning person.’
You can also set it to do the same in reverse in the evening, with the brightness dimming to mimic a sunset to help lull you into sleep.
If you’d prefer a different colour wake-up call, then you’re in luck – the handy alarm clock features 11 different colours of LED to choose from, as well as 20 adjustable brightness options for an environment suited to you.
If you’re a white noise kind of sleeper, then we’ve got news for you: the ARTINABS Sunrise Alarm Clock gives you the choice of seven calming noises– from tweeting birds, crashing waves and tinkling streams to soft music and piano lullabies.
These sounds can be pre-set to dim and strengthen with your sleep and wake times, also helping the transition from dead to the world to up and about.
The alarm clock features 11 different colours of LED to choose from, as well as 20 adjustable brightness options for an environment suited to you (Picture: Amazon)
In fact, the alarm clock is a great choice for children who prefer ambient lighting at bedtime or music to help keep them comfortable (but it’s okay to admit you still need a soothing lullaby and night light, too. No shame).
Alternatively, choose your favourite FM radio station to get you up in the morning – whether that’s sultry Classical FM or get-out-of-bed-and-go Radio 1.
You can even use the alarm clock as a bedside lamp, making it perfect for reading or bringing a zen atmosphere to your spaces.
Got a different wake time from your sleeping buddy or know you’re likely to snooze? You can easily set two different alarm times, with the snooze function providing you with nine minutes (up to five times) of extra time.
‘My adult daughter loves this,’ one five-star reviewer wrote. ‘She now wakes to the birds singing, and the option to set more than one alarm for her partner who needs to get up earlier than her, is a great feature.’
‘I find it difficult to get up in the winter months, even after a good night’s sleep, if it’s dark, I’m dead to the world. I wanted to see if an alarm light helped and although I didn’t want to pay the earth for one,’ another reviewer added.
‘This was just under £30 on offer, and I’m so glad I chose this one – it’s brilliant!! I use it on weekends too, just so I awake “fresh”.’
What could be better to wake up to than a sunrise?