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15.10.2017

Really struggling to review this product. It has so many amazingly good points but also some major annoyances.Its really complicated to set up. Ive set up plenty of digital clocks and never need the instructions but this clock is something else. Its so complicated and the instructions really arnt much help. They are in multi languages on the same page so you have to search for the right ones. Dont get this clock if you cant or you dont have someone who is good at setting these things up for you!I had a light up alarm before and it definitely helped me wake up. I felt more awake after the gradual coming too the light provides. That clock died sadly and ive been missing this function.Its so nice to have it back. Im not a morning person by any stretch of the imagination and this really helps. I just feel more awake. Its much better to have my brain gently prodded awake gradually rather than shocked into life by sudden loud noise. I cant recommend a light up alarm highly enough.This alarm has loads of buttons, one for each alarm (it has two) three for the light (on/off and up and down) another button for the fall asleep function, an fm radio button (no DAB) with up and down volume buttons. You can also tap it twice on the top and a low light comes on (very handy for nightly toilet trips, not bright enough to wake you up but light enough so you dont trip over a cat on the way back). It has a night go to sleep button which plays the sound you choose and dims the light to tell your brain its bedtime.When the alarm goes off you can snooze it (it snoozes for 9 mins) by tapping it anywhere, the sound goes off but the light stays on. The thing that really really annoyed me was when i tried to switch the alarm off when it was mid snooze the alarm goes off but the light stays on. I have no idea why. If the light is part of the alarm and you switch the alarm off why doesnt the light go off? It took days of random annoying button presses to work out you have to switch off the light using the light button. Its not the stress i need when ive just got up! Now i know what to do its fine but it seems to be an unecessary annoyance in a quality product like this one.The sounds are ok, not as varied as id hoped. For years we've had an ipod dock with something called 'pure sounds' on it and that had a huge sound library on it but theyve switched it off now sadly so it no longer works, but it rather spoilt us.One thing i do find the go to sleep fiunction handy for is meditation, i find the gradually dimming light and wave noise very calming, which is handy when you suffer from anxiety.This is a sizeable unit, the light is bright enough to light up the whole bedroom when its on full, it feels solid and well made. I just hate the fact that its not obvious to set up or use. I thought the rule was if you need the instructions its too complicated?
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19.10.2017

I really like the versatility of the wake up light. Not only is it an alarm but it has a port for charging your phone (freeing up another of the plugs) a radio and a lamp.Setting up the clock takes quite a bit of time and I urge anyone buying it to set it up where you are going to keep it because it’s plug operated so if you unplug it, you’ll lose your alarm timings and light settings etc. I thought it would be quite complicated but you set it with the touch screen buttons on the front rather than the buttons on top of the unit. It instantly brings up the time setting when you plug it in. To set an alarm, press the menu button, set the time and then press the Alarm 1 or 2 buttons on either side to activate them.You’ll really want to go through the sounds before setting an alarm because I know there are a few that would not wake me. The natural sounds like birds are very realistic and very clear and there are a few relaxing music numbers too. You can also set how quick you’d like the light to increase – taking up to 20 minutes and how bright you want it to go – it can go very bright so definitely worth trying beforehand! I like that there is a midnight light which is operated by a double tap on the top centre of the lamp but it only glows a dull red so while it’s easy on the eyes, is not sufficient to light a dark room. There is an option to put the main light on but it’s not something you can find easily in the dark unless very familiar with the buttons. I initially thought the fall asleep function was a snooze button but you need to tap the top of the alarm to snooze. The only way to switch the alarm off is by pressing the alarm button on the side which can be frustrating as none of the buttons really stand out so you have to feel for them.I like the way the alarm operates in that it has that softer glow which becomes gradually brighter because it is so much easier on the eyes – especially in winter when it’s still so dark when waking up. The radio is fine if you have your favourite station because it doesn’t let you save your favourite channels – you can either scan manually for them or hold down the button to autoscan.While I personally found the clock pretty self explanatory to set up, I can see people easily becoming quite frustrated and confused especially as the manual isn’t user-friendly combining a variety of languages on each page. There are so many different elements that it’s probably only worth buying if you know you’re going to use them and like the combination of features being rolled into one. I think there are some changes that could make it even better but I do really like it.
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2.10.2018

I'm not a morning person and often wake up grumpy to the sound of my phone alarm. I therefore couldn't wait to give this little gadget a try in hope that it would improve my mood in the mornings. My first impression was that it looks very sleek and stylish on my bedside table. The alarm is easy to set with intuitive touch buttons at the front. I find the sunset mode very useful in the evenings with lights dimming gradually with the sound of waves, rain, etc. It really helps me relax and drift off to sleep.Another useful feature is the dimmable display, especially for those of us who are distracted by bright lights on electronic devices and prefer complete darkness whilst trying to fall asleep.The time display can be dimmed completely and turned back on for a few seconds at the wave of a hand. In the morning, the light gradually changes from warm red glow to orange and then bright (almost blinding!) white/yellow within 20-40 minutes before your set alarm. I was amazed by the level of brightness at the full setting. It's incredibly bright, but the good news is that it can be toned down to whatever brightness level you prefer. The highest light setting I use looks very natural, like the room is filled with sunshine in the morning. Waking up gently with the light increasing gradually has improved my mood considerably. It is so much better than waking up abruptly in the dark at the sound of an alarm beeping. I feel much more refreshed since I started using it and would recommend it to anyone who finds it difficult to wake up, especially during dark winter mornings.The device is multi-functional - besides sunrise simulation/wake-up alarm it also works as an FM radio, a reading light and a USB charger. Ideally, this should have been a DAB radio to be better value for money and a few more additional 'smart' features would make it even more amazing - such as ability to connect it to the Philips Hue bridge and to switch the alarm off with your voice (compatibility with voice assistants). But all in all, this has transformed my mornings and I can't recommend it highly enough. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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11.10.2018

I've been using this Phillips Wake-up light for a month now and can honestly say its changed my life (for the better!)I have had a problem sleeping with any light in the room and use black-out blinds to prevent this. Basically i never get any natural light in my room and always wake up startled, feeling groggy and annoyed when my alarm goes off. So when i saw the concept of the wake-up light it intrigued me and i had to try it.It has totally changed the way i sleep and more importantly wake up. I have tried all different lengths of times from 10 to 40 minutes for the light to go from a gentle glow to full sunrise - and have settled on 30 mins to be the perfect time for me with the beautifulbird song being my awakening 'alarm'.It gently brings me out of my deep sleep over the 30 minutes so that i am awake, yet dozing when the alarm begins. Fabulous - a complete life changer for me.I used to angrily hit my phone to snooze - fall back into a deep sleep to be rudely (angrily) awakened again.Now when i hit the snooze, i actually find myself meditating for the 9 mins - which is something i haven't done in years.Also not having to set my phone anymore to wake up. means i don't have my phone in my hand at sleep time which inevitably led to surfing the net when i knew it was a bad thing to do....I did find it a little bit difficult to operate in the beginning which is the only reason for 4 star on the ease of use. Over the first couple of weeks i got it all sorted out and now i know exactly how i like my settings and how to work everything - its easy.I use the auto light at sleep time for 30 mins without any sound so it gradually dims - i don't know how it looks when its at its dimmest as i am asleep by then.i feel so much better in myself with my gentle awakening and actually start the day positive and happy to be getting up - my groggy angry mornings are now happily just a distant memory. and it looks pretty smart on my bedside table. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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16.9.2018

When I first heard about this I loved the idea but was very sceptical that it would work. Mornings are getting darker already and I get up at 5am so this light really appealed to me.It is very easy to set up, just make sure you read the instructions. As soon as you turn it on you set the time. If there is a power cut the light sores the time and alarm settings for up to 8 hours without power. The alarm was easy to set and you can choose from a few different noises, radio brightness and level of sounds. I went for bird call. I set the alarm for about 20 mins before my usual wake up time and set my phone alarm for 30 mins after that just incase. The alarm easily woke me and I was greated with the lovely sounds of birds and naturally lit room.Whenever I hit the alarm to turn it off i was plunged into darkness. It's amazing how natural the light felt. I haven't used my phone since and I love waking up to this alarm. What I love more than the wake up alarm is the go to sleep mode. You can set it for 15 mins onwards, I set mine for 1 hour and choose the second sound option which is rain. The light slowly dims while I listen to the rain and it really is a lovely way to fall asleep There is also a midnight light function if you tap the top of the light gently twice it provides a soft glow that lights the room enough for you to get to the toilet and back without banging into anything or waking you up too much. I really do love this natural alarm clock and I don't think I could ever go back to my phone. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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5.10.2017

We have a very much older and simpler version of this light from Philips, and has served us well over the last 5 or so years, so I'm sold on the concept.Back to this one, boasting 7 natural-ish wake up sounds or the installed FM radio ... to he honest, I find the light alone works for me.This HF3531/01 is very well made, as you would expect both from Philips, and for this price point and it does take up a fair bit of space on the bedside table, so it is just as well that it doubles up as a reading lamp.There are a plethora of buttons around the outer edges of the clock, and a few read throughs of the manual were needed to set up.The sound quality is OK rather than good, but to be honest,you are not going to listen to it for hours. FM reception was OK for me in Devon, but that does beg the question ... why FM ... I know the switch off date seems to be going into reverse, but no doubt it will come in the next 5 or so years ... however, most of Philips competitors for Wake up alarms are already offering DAB, Bluetooth Connectivity and Wireless access to services like Spotify and Setup via an App, so this offering from Philips is a little behind the times.Pros are build quality and light, both for going to sleep and waking up. Cons for me are size, too many buttons to remember (particularly when I am tired) and FM.It is useful to have a USB charge socket, and there is a small internal battery to keep the alarm clock on track in case of temporary power cuts.All in all, it is a decent product, but competition is stiff and others offer a higher tech solution.
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13.9.2018

This light is amazing and, if you find mornings difficult, it may well significantly improve your life.The light (which, by default, starts glowing dimly 30 minutes before you've asked it to wake you up) looks impressively natural and reaches impressive brightness if you need it. If needed, the gentle "alarms" (mostly birds chirping softly) will wake you up after the light has reached your desired brightness at the time you want. They're very soothing sounds.It's also a lovely idea to include two alarms to set.The FM radio is a nice option to have, and the setting of alarm sequence is surprisingly easy.The "midnight light" setting is a feature I never knew I needed. Tap the top twice,and you get a dull orange glow - just enough to light the room to use the loo!My one criticism is that the "alarm off/on" buttons and the button for the light are quite difficult to find. If you're lying next to the device in bed, you can't see them at all - they're even quite difficult to feel. Quite frustrating when you're trying to turn the alarm program off in the morning. There's a feature on the time display which lights up the buttons when your hand goes near it. The product would ideally have this feature on the outside buttons (on the rim), too. And even pickier - I'd like the time display to be a little crisper.A minor quibble about a fantastic, much needed, and well thought=through product. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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15.10.2017

I have the previous version of this and really love it and so was very keen on getting my hands on the updated version.Negatives first, the price, it is after all an alarm clock, so this is a big price.The second negative is the instruction manual. At first I wished I'd left the thing in the box, the manual is such a nightmare.However, after you have endured the instructions and eventually got used to the strange controls this is a lot of fun.Whereas the older version that I have is essentially a slowly increasingly light 30 minutes before the alarm goes off, this is coloured to be like the sun coming up. It ranges from red to yellow as it simulates the sun coming up.Thats not all it also has wake up sounds of nature,there a bit silly and I avoid them, a bit like having tweeting bird sounds to slowly wake you, more sophisticated than that but that's the idea.Like the older version you can vary the brightness, on the greatest setting its a bit like having the sun in your room.Unlike the older one this has a good old fashioned radio.Another cool feature is that as the the light dims in the room so does the display, not that its as big a problem as the older version.Lastly, the device is a bit on the huge size, I have mine on the other side of the room, too in your face on the bedside table.
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15.9.2018

When it first arrived i was surprised at the size of it as it was bigger then i expected but this was a good thing. The design and the shape of the light was very modern stylish and and impressive.The instructions are easy to read, it was up and running in no time at all.Using the light to wake me up is great for a gentle wake up, it starts low with a mild light and this then gets brighter. When the alarm eventually goes off and i choose to use the bird sounds the light is up full and bright and this combination seems to wake me up every time. Its a refreshing way to wake up in the morning, it's not harsh, and it make me feel better throughout the day for it.During the night the quick light is a useful addition you just tap the top of the alarm and the light goes off on and off,great for any night time emergencies.I'm looking forward gettingg kore benefits from it in the winter time when it's more of a struggle to get up. This has so many features i haven't even had a chance to use every combination yet. This comes highly recommended by me with its dimmable light, looks good, modern and stylish a real must have item to get you out of bed in the mornings [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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19.11.2017

I love this wake up light. I’ve seen other cheaper brands that are a fraction of the price but are a bit rubbish and don’t match the features and quality of this Philips light. With this model you have 7 natural sounds and the colour scheme goes from red to yellow. This USB charging port is really handy - even though you are losing a socket next to your bed you don’t need to worry if you’ve had to sacrifice your mobile phone or tablet charger as you can plug it directly into the light.The instructions are all pretty easy to follow and I am happily using it as a reading light at bedtime also with the sunset feature being used after I’ve finished rading.I find getting up in the mornings far more easier with the light features and the natural sounds - bird chirping is my favourite (it sounds surprisingly realistic). It’s got a FM radio feature but I haven’t bothered with that yet.Overall very happy. I’d rather spend the money on this Philips model than the bad experiences I’ve had with some of the more budgets lights that are out there.
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13.9.2018

On opening the box and removing the item i was surprised at the size of it as it was bigger then i expected but this was a good thing. The styling and shape shape of the alarm was very modern and impressive. The instructions were easy to read and i had it set up in no time..The light wakes me up gently in the morning, it starts low with a mild light and this then gets brighter. When the alarm eventually goes off and i choose to use the radio , the light is up full and bright and this combination seems to wake me up every time. Its a good combination, it's not harsh, and it's a much nicer way to wake up and more gradual,i felt much better for it.During the night the quick light is a useful addition you just tap the top of the alarm and the light goes off on and off. I'm looking forward to using it in winter time when it's more of a struggle to get up.the light will be a great help.there's so many features i haven't even used yet, different songs . i highly recommend. [This review was collected as part of a promotion.]
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9.10.2018

This is a really well made product from Philips, with a very natural and warm multiple stage light and soothing sounds to wake you up. I've never been one to bother with the sounds of waves, or other "white noise", and I didn't really get any benefit from these sounds here, but I can see why they'd be good for certain people, and they are of good quality.The speakers are good and the sounds are pleasant. I can't stand most of the trash alarm choices included in most mobile phones, so whilst I don't listen to soothing sounds to fall asleep, I do appreciate soft notes to gently bring you put of sleep. Prior to this I used the very good 'Bedtime' app on iPhone, which has a very nice selection of soft sounds,and to be honest I still use that. I'd say that if you're not one to wake upon having some light on your face and have some good choices of gentle alarm music/sounds, then there's not really much worth shelling out this kind of money for. For people with sleeping conditions though, it's a must buy.
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27.11.2018

I have had the previous model of this clock/radio/light alarm for several years. The first one suffered from a bit of an electrical mishap when a heater on the same ring main fused and must have created a surge that left it a bit quirky. Not the fault of the product, I hasten to add, but I was pleased to get hold of this incarnation to see what had been improved.Not much is the simple answer - a very good product lightly tweaked really. There's a new red low-level nightlight feature added which I do like rather a lot as it doesn't kill my night vision when my wife turns it on at night. But why oh why did Philips continue with the FM radio without introducing a DAB tuner?It would have elevated this so much and cost only a little more.As it is with the FM radio it sounds very good for its size but really the main selling point is the adjustable light levels and ability to wake up slowly to a gradually illuminating room which - in these dark months - is the least unpleasant way to do it!
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30.12.2018

Brilliant. This is the very best way to wake up. I will never go back to using my mobile phone to wake up again! This really does help you to wake up in a better, happier way.Only reason for not giving five stars is that the buttons don't offer enough tactile feedback so it's hard to know which button you're pressing, especially when reaching over in the dark at night or early in the morning when you're half asleep. This issue is apparent with both the touch buttons on the front and the physical buttons around the edges. They could have designed this better.These are only small issues. Overall it's a brilliant invention and a nice design that looks nice and subtle at the side of my bed.I've recommended this product to a few friends already.It has some nice wake up sounds to accompany the wake up light. It also has a night light feature with sleep timer.
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10.6.2020

I spent a long time doing the research for this type of alarm clock and oh boy am I glad I did. This is incredible, I've had it for about six months now and it had made all other alarm clocks for myself and my fiancé completely redundant. You really do feel refreshed when you wake up with this alarm clock. The first couple of weeks you will have to fine tune it to yourself and what suit you best, but honestly I see that as a huge upside to this product because it allows you the ability to fine tune it where I know many others do not.The price may be putting you off this alarm clock, but honestly you put this next to similar others and I can see how this would win each time.Highly recommend,if you are doing the research for a SAD alarm clock which has a radio then get this one, we haven't had any issues with this at all and I cannot commend it enough.
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