I have to admit it- I was a skeptic. I wasn't really sure that I could count on a light waking me up in place of my standard alarm clock, but after using it for the past several weeks, I am sold! I wake up to the light every day, seldom even needing the back up "birds chiring" to wake up. In fact, I am usually awake a few minutes before I actually need to be awake. I love it! That said, I really wish it was prettier. It is quite stark and strange looking and it seems like an easy thing to have be more attractive. Also, the directions are a little tricky. It is not as easy to operate as it could be. All in all, I think it is a winner

I have to admit it- I was a skeptic. I wasn't really sure that I could count on a light waking me up in place of my standard alarm clock, but after using it for the past several weeks, I am sold! I wake up to the light every day, seldom even needing the back up "birds chiring" to wake up. In fact, I am usually awake a few minutes before I actually need to be awake. I love it! That said, I really wish it was prettier. It is quite stark and strange looking and it seems like an easy thing to have be more attractive. Also, the directions are a little tricky. It is not as easy to operate as it could be. All in all, I think it is a winner

I have to admit it- I was a skeptic. I wasn't really sure that I could count on a light waking me up in place of my standard alarm clock, but after using it for the past several weeks, I am sold! I wake up to the light every day, seldom even needing the back up "birds chiring" to wake up. In fact, I am usually awake a few minutes before I actually need to be awake. I love it! That said, I really wish it was prettier. It is quite stark and strange looking and it seems like an easy thing to have be more attractive. Also, the directions are a little tricky. It is not as easy to operate as it could be. All in all, I think it is a winner

I have to admit it- I was a skeptic. I wasn't really sure that I could count on a light waking me up in place of my standard alarm clock, but after using it for the past several weeks, I am sold! I wake up to the light every day, seldom even needing the back up "birds chiring" to wake up. In fact, I am usually awake a few minutes before I actually need to be awake. I love it! That said, I really wish it was prettier. It is quite stark and strange looking and it seems like an easy thing to have be more attractive. Also, the directions are a little tricky. It is not as easy to operate as it could be. All in all, I think it is a winner

I have to admit it- I was a skeptic. I wasn't really sure that I could count on a light waking me up in place of my standard alarm clock, but after using it for the past several weeks, I am sold! I wake up to the light every day, seldom even needing the back up "birds chiring" to wake up. In fact, I am usually awake a few minutes before I actually need to be awake. I love it! That said, I really wish it was prettier. It is quite stark and strange looking and it seems like an easy thing to have be more attractive. Also, the directions are a little tricky. It is not as easy to operate as it could be. All in all, I think it is a winner

I have long had issues waking up in the morning. I suffer from back issues and sleep apnea. When I received this product, my husband (who works in commercial lighting) tried to put it on his side of the bed! The first day, I didn't pop out of bed like I was hoping and praying for but over the next few mornings it got easier and easier. I have been able to wake up and get up to enjoy a few minutes with my husband before he goes to work. I thought at first this was a bit hoaky but I have been turned into a believer in this great product.

I have long had issues waking up in the morning. I suffer from back issues and sleep apnea. When I received this product, my husband (who works in commercial lighting) tried to put it on his side of the bed! The first day, I didn't pop out of bed like I was hoping and praying for but over the next few mornings it got easier and easier. I have been able to wake up and get up to enjoy a few minutes with my husband before he goes to work. I thought at first this was a bit hoaky but I have been turned into a believer in this great product.

I have long had issues waking up in the morning. I suffer from back issues and sleep apnea. When I received this product, my husband (who works in commercial lighting) tried to put it on his side of the bed! The first day, I didn't pop out of bed like I was hoping and praying for but over the next few mornings it got easier and easier. I have been able to wake up and get up to enjoy a few minutes with my husband before he goes to work. I thought at first this was a bit hoaky but I have been turned into a believer in this great product.

I have long had issues waking up in the morning. I suffer from back issues and sleep apnea. When I received this product, my husband (who works in commercial lighting) tried to put it on his side of the bed! The first day, I didn't pop out of bed like I was hoping and praying for but over the next few mornings it got easier and easier. I have been able to wake up and get up to enjoy a few minutes with my husband before he goes to work. I thought at first this was a bit hoaky but I have been turned into a believer in this great product.

I have long had issues waking up in the morning. I suffer from back issues and sleep apnea. When I received this product, my husband (who works in commercial lighting) tried to put it on his side of the bed! The first day, I didn't pop out of bed like I was hoping and praying for but over the next few mornings it got easier and easier. I have been able to wake up and get up to enjoy a few minutes with my husband before he goes to work. I thought at first this was a bit hoaky but I have been turned into a believer in this great product.

I find the wake up light to be a much nicer way to start my day than my old jolting alarm clock. It really does ease me into wakefulness and I often wake up just before the alarm goes off, wonder why I'm awake and realize that it's the gradual lighting that has awakened me. I wish the light itself had a snooze feature and I'd love for their to be dual alarms, ipod docking, etc. Overall, I really enjoy it though and it's been a welcome change in my household.

I find the wake up light to be a much nicer way to start my day than my old jolting alarm clock. It really does ease me into wakefulness and I often wake up just before the alarm goes off, wonder why I'm awake and realize that it's the gradual lighting that has awakened me. I wish the light itself had a snooze feature and I'd love for their to be dual alarms, ipod docking, etc. Overall, I really enjoy it though and it's been a welcome change in my household.

I find the wake up light to be a much nicer way to start my day than my old jolting alarm clock. It really does ease me into wakefulness and I often wake up just before the alarm goes off, wonder why I'm awake and realize that it's the gradual lighting that has awakened me. I wish the light itself had a snooze feature and I'd love for their to be dual alarms, ipod docking, etc. Overall, I really enjoy it though and it's been a welcome change in my household.

I find the wake up light to be a much nicer way to start my day than my old jolting alarm clock. It really does ease me into wakefulness and I often wake up just before the alarm goes off, wonder why I'm awake and realize that it's the gradual lighting that has awakened me. I wish the light itself had a snooze feature and I'd love for their to be dual alarms, ipod docking, etc. Overall, I really enjoy it though and it's been a welcome change in my household.

I find the wake up light to be a much nicer way to start my day than my old jolting alarm clock. It really does ease me into wakefulness and I often wake up just before the alarm goes off, wonder why I'm awake and realize that it's the gradual lighting that has awakened me. I wish the light itself had a snooze feature and I'd love for their to be dual alarms, ipod docking, etc. Overall, I really enjoy it though and it's been a welcome change in my household.

I love this Philips wake up light! I woke up easier and happier the first morning that I used it. I made sure to read the manual, and as other reviewers, set my IPhone as a backup alarm just in case. I set it to the brightest setting with the chirping birds as the alarm noise. Although I didn't wake up to the light, my husband did, and was pleasantly surprised. I woke up to the chirping birds, and though it was better than a beeping alarm, they sounded artificial. I do wish there were more options for sound choices. I enjoy using the wake up light as a reading lamp as well, it's soft enough that I can still read without straining my eyes and it doesn't bother my husband if he is trying to sleep. I enjoy the snooze bar which also turns the alarm off, but I would like it better if when I turned the alarm off the light turned off too. I'm giving the lamp 4 stars due to it's large size and limited sound options, but I will continue to use and enjoy this lamp as long as possible as I have noticed a difference in my attitude when waking.

I love this Philips wake up light! I woke up easier and happier the first morning that I used it. I made sure to read the manual, and as other reviewers, set my IPhone as a backup alarm just in case. I set it to the brightest setting with the chirping birds as the alarm noise. Although I didn't wake up to the light, my husband did, and was pleasantly surprised. I woke up to the chirping birds, and though it was better than a beeping alarm, they sounded artificial. I do wish there were more options for sound choices. I enjoy using the wake up light as a reading lamp as well, it's soft enough that I can still read without straining my eyes and it doesn't bother my husband if he is trying to sleep. I enjoy the snooze bar which also turns the alarm off, but I would like it better if when I turned the alarm off the light turned off too. I'm giving the lamp 4 stars due to it's large size and limited sound options, but I will continue to use and enjoy this lamp as long as possible as I have noticed a difference in my attitude when waking.

I love this Philips wake up light! I woke up easier and happier the first morning that I used it. I made sure to read the manual, and as other reviewers, set my IPhone as a backup alarm just in case. I set it to the brightest setting with the chirping birds as the alarm noise. Although I didn't wake up to the light, my husband did, and was pleasantly surprised. I woke up to the chirping birds, and though it was better than a beeping alarm, they sounded artificial. I do wish there were more options for sound choices. I enjoy using the wake up light as a reading lamp as well, it's soft enough that I can still read without straining my eyes and it doesn't bother my husband if he is trying to sleep. I enjoy the snooze bar which also turns the alarm off, but I would like it better if when I turned the alarm off the light turned off too. I'm giving the lamp 4 stars due to it's large size and limited sound options, but I will continue to use and enjoy this lamp as long as possible as I have noticed a difference in my attitude when waking.

I love this Philips wake up light! I woke up easier and happier the first morning that I used it. I made sure to read the manual, and as other reviewers, set my IPhone as a backup alarm just in case. I set it to the brightest setting with the chirping birds as the alarm noise. Although I didn't wake up to the light, my husband did, and was pleasantly surprised. I woke up to the chirping birds, and though it was better than a beeping alarm, they sounded artificial. I do wish there were more options for sound choices. I enjoy using the wake up light as a reading lamp as well, it's soft enough that I can still read without straining my eyes and it doesn't bother my husband if he is trying to sleep. I enjoy the snooze bar which also turns the alarm off, but I would like it better if when I turned the alarm off the light turned off too. I'm giving the lamp 4 stars due to it's large size and limited sound options, but I will continue to use and enjoy this lamp as long as possible as I have noticed a difference in my attitude when waking.

I love this Philips wake up light! I woke up easier and happier the first morning that I used it. I made sure to read the manual, and as other reviewers, set my IPhone as a backup alarm just in case. I set it to the brightest setting with the chirping birds as the alarm noise. Although I didn't wake up to the light, my husband did, and was pleasantly surprised. I woke up to the chirping birds, and though it was better than a beeping alarm, they sounded artificial. I do wish there were more options for sound choices. I enjoy using the wake up light as a reading lamp as well, it's soft enough that I can still read without straining my eyes and it doesn't bother my husband if he is trying to sleep. I enjoy the snooze bar which also turns the alarm off, but I would like it better if when I turned the alarm off the light turned off too. I'm giving the lamp 4 stars due to it's large size and limited sound options, but I will continue to use and enjoy this lamp as long as possible as I have noticed a difference in my attitude when waking.

It's easier and more enjoyable to wake up with Philips. Love the birds chirping - real, like the birds in a backyard garden! It took some efforts to set up the alarm though. Overall, it's delightful and refreshing, just hope that the design less bulky and more sleek. Nice product.

It's easier and more enjoyable to wake up with Philips. Love the birds chirping - real, like the birds in a backyard garden! It took some efforts to set up the alarm though. Overall, it's delightful and refreshing, just hope that the design less bulky and more sleek. Nice product.

It's easier and more enjoyable to wake up with Philips. Love the birds chirping - real, like the birds in a backyard garden! It took some efforts to set up the alarm though. Overall, it's delightful and refreshing, just hope that the design less bulky and more sleek. Nice product.

It's easier and more enjoyable to wake up with Philips. Love the birds chirping - real, like the birds in a backyard garden! It took some efforts to set up the alarm though. Overall, it's delightful and refreshing, just hope that the design less bulky and more sleek. Nice product.

It's easier and more enjoyable to wake up with Philips. Love the birds chirping - real, like the birds in a backyard garden! It took some efforts to set up the alarm though. Overall, it's delightful and refreshing, just hope that the design less bulky and more sleek. Nice product.

I have to get up every morning to wake my two older kids up at 5:45am every morning. I would be groggy and unpleasant most days. However, since I've been using the light, my mornings haven't been difficult. I slowly wake up and I have energy and accomplish more in my day. This is a GREAT product. I LOVE it. I wish I had the one that has the dimmer to go to sleep. I might invest in that one. Easy to use and the light isn't too harsh when it's fully on. Great job!

I have to get up every morning to wake my two older kids up at 5:45am every morning. I would be groggy and unpleasant most days. However, since I've been using the light, my mornings haven't been difficult. I slowly wake up and I have energy and accomplish more in my day. This is a GREAT product. I LOVE it. I wish I had the one that has the dimmer to go to sleep. I might invest in that one. Easy to use and the light isn't too harsh when it's fully on. Great job!

I have to get up every morning to wake my two older kids up at 5:45am every morning. I would be groggy and unpleasant most days. However, since I've been using the light, my mornings haven't been difficult. I slowly wake up and I have energy and accomplish more in my day. This is a GREAT product. I LOVE it. I wish I had the one that has the dimmer to go to sleep. I might invest in that one. Easy to use and the light isn't too harsh when it's fully on. Great job!

I have to get up every morning to wake my two older kids up at 5:45am every morning. I would be groggy and unpleasant most days. However, since I've been using the light, my mornings haven't been difficult. I slowly wake up and I have energy and accomplish more in my day. This is a GREAT product. I LOVE it. I wish I had the one that has the dimmer to go to sleep. I might invest in that one. Easy to use and the light isn't too harsh when it's fully on. Great job!

I have to get up every morning to wake my two older kids up at 5:45am every morning. I would be groggy and unpleasant most days. However, since I've been using the light, my mornings haven't been difficult. I slowly wake up and I have energy and accomplish more in my day. This is a GREAT product. I LOVE it. I wish I had the one that has the dimmer to go to sleep. I might invest in that one. Easy to use and the light isn't too harsh when it's fully on. Great job!

It took me about a week to get used to this - the light would wake me up before the birds - so I had to adjust the alarm time a bit to begin waking at the desired time. I definately like the sound of the birds to any alarm buzzer! Wish that the radio had a better antenna as I live in a remote area and do not get good reception.

It took me about a week to get used to this - the light would wake me up before the birds - so I had to adjust the alarm time a bit to begin waking at the desired time. I definately like the sound of the birds to any alarm buzzer! Wish that the radio had a better antenna as I live in a remote area and do not get good reception.

It took me about a week to get used to this - the light would wake me up before the birds - so I had to adjust the alarm time a bit to begin waking at the desired time. I definately like the sound of the birds to any alarm buzzer! Wish that the radio had a better antenna as I live in a remote area and do not get good reception.

It took me about a week to get used to this - the light would wake me up before the birds - so I had to adjust the alarm time a bit to begin waking at the desired time. I definately like the sound of the birds to any alarm buzzer! Wish that the radio had a better antenna as I live in a remote area and do not get good reception.

It took me about a week to get used to this - the light would wake me up before the birds - so I had to adjust the alarm time a bit to begin waking at the desired time. I definately like the sound of the birds to any alarm buzzer! Wish that the radio had a better antenna as I live in a remote area and do not get good reception.

We've been using it a few weeks now. It was hard to learn how to set it up, it's not intuitive or set up like most other alarms. But once we got it working (and whenever we remember to turn it on at night) it's the best way to wake up at my house. I am happier, more awake, and more ready to start the day!

We've been using it a few weeks now. It was hard to learn how to set it up, it's not intuitive or set up like most other alarms. But once we got it working (and whenever we remember to turn it on at night) it's the best way to wake up at my house. I am happier, more awake, and more ready to start the day!

We've been using it a few weeks now. It was hard to learn how to set it up, it's not intuitive or set up like most other alarms. But once we got it working (and whenever we remember to turn it on at night) it's the best way to wake up at my house. I am happier, more awake, and more ready to start the day!

We've been using it a few weeks now. It was hard to learn how to set it up, it's not intuitive or set up like most other alarms. But once we got it working (and whenever we remember to turn it on at night) it's the best way to wake up at my house. I am happier, more awake, and more ready to start the day!

We've been using it a few weeks now. It was hard to learn how to set it up, it's not intuitive or set up like most other alarms. But once we got it working (and whenever we remember to turn it on at night) it's the best way to wake up at my house. I am happier, more awake, and more ready to start the day!

It is very nice to be able to wake up gradually. I have to make sure to set it early enough to wake me, or my kids wake me up before the the light is at its fullest! I have not used the bird sounds. The unit itself is a bit bigger then I would like. The radio seems to work great. It is easy to use, and is much nicer to wake up to then an annoying, beeping alarm.

It is very nice to be able to wake up gradually. I have to make sure to set it early enough to wake me, or my kids wake me up before the the light is at its fullest! I have not used the bird sounds. The unit itself is a bit bigger then I would like. The radio seems to work great. It is easy to use, and is much nicer to wake up to then an annoying, beeping alarm.

It is very nice to be able to wake up gradually. I have to make sure to set it early enough to wake me, or my kids wake me up before the the light is at its fullest! I have not used the bird sounds. The unit itself is a bit bigger then I would like. The radio seems to work great. It is easy to use, and is much nicer to wake up to then an annoying, beeping alarm.

It is very nice to be able to wake up gradually. I have to make sure to set it early enough to wake me, or my kids wake me up before the the light is at its fullest! I have not used the bird sounds. The unit itself is a bit bigger then I would like. The radio seems to work great. It is easy to use, and is much nicer to wake up to then an annoying, beeping alarm.

It is very nice to be able to wake up gradually. I have to make sure to set it early enough to wake me, or my kids wake me up before the the light is at its fullest! I have not used the bird sounds. The unit itself is a bit bigger then I would like. The radio seems to work great. It is easy to use, and is much nicer to wake up to then an annoying, beeping alarm.

I have to admit I was skeptical about this. I usually don't have much of a problem waking up with my loud buzzer alarms. Our biggest issue was that I wake up earlier than my husband and it would annoy him. I liked the feature of the bird alarm and was eager to try it out. What I didn't expect was how the gradual brightness and alarm would work for both of us. I find that by mid brightness I am up and then as the light progresses and the alarm chirps my husband finds that the perfect time for him to wake up. I do feel a little more go get 'em in the morning but mostly I've found it's a gentler way to wake up. Good product!

I have to admit I was skeptical about this. I usually don't have much of a problem waking up with my loud buzzer alarms. Our biggest issue was that I wake up earlier than my husband and it would annoy him. I liked the feature of the bird alarm and was eager to try it out. What I didn't expect was how the gradual brightness and alarm would work for both of us. I find that by mid brightness I am up and then as the light progresses and the alarm chirps my husband finds that the perfect time for him to wake up. I do feel a little more go get 'em in the morning but mostly I've found it's a gentler way to wake up. Good product!

I have to admit I was skeptical about this. I usually don't have much of a problem waking up with my loud buzzer alarms. Our biggest issue was that I wake up earlier than my husband and it would annoy him. I liked the feature of the bird alarm and was eager to try it out. What I didn't expect was how the gradual brightness and alarm would work for both of us. I find that by mid brightness I am up and then as the light progresses and the alarm chirps my husband finds that the perfect time for him to wake up. I do feel a little more go get 'em in the morning but mostly I've found it's a gentler way to wake up. Good product!

I have to admit I was skeptical about this. I usually don't have much of a problem waking up with my loud buzzer alarms. Our biggest issue was that I wake up earlier than my husband and it would annoy him. I liked the feature of the bird alarm and was eager to try it out. What I didn't expect was how the gradual brightness and alarm would work for both of us. I find that by mid brightness I am up and then as the light progresses and the alarm chirps my husband finds that the perfect time for him to wake up. I do feel a little more go get 'em in the morning but mostly I've found it's a gentler way to wake up. Good product!

I have to admit I was skeptical about this. I usually don't have much of a problem waking up with my loud buzzer alarms. Our biggest issue was that I wake up earlier than my husband and it would annoy him. I liked the feature of the bird alarm and was eager to try it out. What I didn't expect was how the gradual brightness and alarm would work for both of us. I find that by mid brightness I am up and then as the light progresses and the alarm chirps my husband finds that the perfect time for him to wake up. I do feel a little more go get 'em in the morning but mostly I've found it's a gentler way to wake up. Good product!

Great product, but I wish it were somewhat simpler to operate, with clearer instructions and buttons. Also, the design leaves a lot to be desired. it's very unattractive.

Great product, but I wish it were somewhat simpler to operate, with clearer instructions and buttons. Also, the design leaves a lot to be desired. it's very unattractive.

Great product, but I wish it were somewhat simpler to operate, with clearer instructions and buttons. Also, the design leaves a lot to be desired. it's very unattractive.

Great product, but I wish it were somewhat simpler to operate, with clearer instructions and buttons. Also, the design leaves a lot to be desired. it's very unattractive.

Great product, but I wish it were somewhat simpler to operate, with clearer instructions and buttons. Also, the design leaves a lot to be desired. it's very unattractive.

I, too am still getting used to it. My problem is that once the light start shining, I seem to fall into a deeper sleep and don't wake up until I want to shoot those cute little birds! Seriously though, I think, that once I'm used to it and the body clock is set properly, this is going to be great! I think with some people, there is a learning curve.

I, too am still getting used to it. My problem is that once the light start shining, I seem to fall into a deeper sleep and don't wake up until I want to shoot those cute little birds! Seriously though, I think, that once I'm used to it and the body clock is set properly, this is going to be great! I think with some people, there is a learning curve.

I, too am still getting used to it. My problem is that once the light start shining, I seem to fall into a deeper sleep and don't wake up until I want to shoot those cute little birds! Seriously though, I think, that once I'm used to it and the body clock is set properly, this is going to be great! I think with some people, there is a learning curve.

I, too am still getting used to it. My problem is that once the light start shining, I seem to fall into a deeper sleep and don't wake up until I want to shoot those cute little birds! Seriously though, I think, that once I'm used to it and the body clock is set properly, this is going to be great! I think with some people, there is a learning curve.

I, too am still getting used to it. My problem is that once the light start shining, I seem to fall into a deeper sleep and don't wake up until I want to shoot those cute little birds! Seriously though, I think, that once I'm used to it and the body clock is set properly, this is going to be great! I think with some people, there is a learning curve.

We get up at two different times during the week. He gets up at 4:30am and I get up at 6am. Big difference when it comes to waking up. We first tried it for the 4:30 wake-up. The light was enough to wake me up and by the time the birds started going off he was up as well. It was much more pleasant than the normal alarm in the dark. I was much more awake than I wanted to be at 4:30 in the morning though. The off/snooze switch leaves something to be desired though. A little too much pressure will turn it off. I also wish there was a dual alarm feature that was standard on all models.

We get up at two different times during the week. He gets up at 4:30am and I get up at 6am. Big difference when it comes to waking up. We first tried it for the 4:30 wake-up. The light was enough to wake me up and by the time the birds started going off he was up as well. It was much more pleasant than the normal alarm in the dark. I was much more awake than I wanted to be at 4:30 in the morning though. The off/snooze switch leaves something to be desired though. A little too much pressure will turn it off. I also wish there was a dual alarm feature that was standard on all models.

We get up at two different times during the week. He gets up at 4:30am and I get up at 6am. Big difference when it comes to waking up. We first tried it for the 4:30 wake-up. The light was enough to wake me up and by the time the birds started going off he was up as well. It was much more pleasant than the normal alarm in the dark. I was much more awake than I wanted to be at 4:30 in the morning though. The off/snooze switch leaves something to be desired though. A little too much pressure will turn it off. I also wish there was a dual alarm feature that was standard on all models.

We get up at two different times during the week. He gets up at 4:30am and I get up at 6am. Big difference when it comes to waking up. We first tried it for the 4:30 wake-up. The light was enough to wake me up and by the time the birds started going off he was up as well. It was much more pleasant than the normal alarm in the dark. I was much more awake than I wanted to be at 4:30 in the morning though. The off/snooze switch leaves something to be desired though. A little too much pressure will turn it off. I also wish there was a dual alarm feature that was standard on all models.

We get up at two different times during the week. He gets up at 4:30am and I get up at 6am. Big difference when it comes to waking up. We first tried it for the 4:30 wake-up. The light was enough to wake me up and by the time the birds started going off he was up as well. It was much more pleasant than the normal alarm in the dark. I was much more awake than I wanted to be at 4:30 in the morning though. The off/snooze switch leaves something to be desired though. A little too much pressure will turn it off. I also wish there was a dual alarm feature that was standard on all models.

I have a busy life just like many other people. Unlike others, I start my morning at 3:30 am. I wake up, drag myself out of bed, diver for an hour, go to work for 9 hours, drive 30 minutes to school, stay at school for 7.5 hours....then drive home and crawl into bed. Even with my hectic schedule, I can survive off of the 5 to 6 hours of sleep....until winter comes. Once the darkness is here I am doomed. So far, the Phillips Wake-up light has really helped with me getting out of bed on time. I love the way the light is gradual and I like waking up to birds chirping! The best part, rolling over to shut off the alarm on my end table and feeling the warmth on my face from the light. I really thought the light would make me wake up and panic that I was late for work. This is a must in my house now! My only complaint....is the size. It is a little too big. I wish it was a little smaller so it would not take up so much room on my end table....

I have a busy life just like many other people. Unlike others, I start my morning at 3:30 am. I wake up, drag myself out of bed, diver for an hour, go to work for 9 hours, drive 30 minutes to school, stay at school for 7.5 hours....then drive home and crawl into bed. Even with my hectic schedule, I can survive off of the 5 to 6 hours of sleep....until winter comes. Once the darkness is here I am doomed. So far, the Phillips Wake-up light has really helped with me getting out of bed on time. I love the way the light is gradual and I like waking up to birds chirping! The best part, rolling over to shut off the alarm on my end table and feeling the warmth on my face from the light. I really thought the light would make me wake up and panic that I was late for work. This is a must in my house now! My only complaint....is the size. It is a little too big. I wish it was a little smaller so it would not take up so much room on my end table....

I have a busy life just like many other people. Unlike others, I start my morning at 3:30 am. I wake up, drag myself out of bed, diver for an hour, go to work for 9 hours, drive 30 minutes to school, stay at school for 7.5 hours....then drive home and crawl into bed. Even with my hectic schedule, I can survive off of the 5 to 6 hours of sleep....until winter comes. Once the darkness is here I am doomed. So far, the Phillips Wake-up light has really helped with me getting out of bed on time. I love the way the light is gradual and I like waking up to birds chirping! The best part, rolling over to shut off the alarm on my end table and feeling the warmth on my face from the light. I really thought the light would make me wake up and panic that I was late for work. This is a must in my house now! My only complaint....is the size. It is a little too big. I wish it was a little smaller so it would not take up so much room on my end table....

I have a busy life just like many other people. Unlike others, I start my morning at 3:30 am. I wake up, drag myself out of bed, diver for an hour, go to work for 9 hours, drive 30 minutes to school, stay at school for 7.5 hours....then drive home and crawl into bed. Even with my hectic schedule, I can survive off of the 5 to 6 hours of sleep....until winter comes. Once the darkness is here I am doomed. So far, the Phillips Wake-up light has really helped with me getting out of bed on time. I love the way the light is gradual and I like waking up to birds chirping! The best part, rolling over to shut off the alarm on my end table and feeling the warmth on my face from the light. I really thought the light would make me wake up and panic that I was late for work. This is a must in my house now! My only complaint....is the size. It is a little too big. I wish it was a little smaller so it would not take up so much room on my end table....

I have a busy life just like many other people. Unlike others, I start my morning at 3:30 am. I wake up, drag myself out of bed, diver for an hour, go to work for 9 hours, drive 30 minutes to school, stay at school for 7.5 hours....then drive home and crawl into bed. Even with my hectic schedule, I can survive off of the 5 to 6 hours of sleep....until winter comes. Once the darkness is here I am doomed. So far, the Phillips Wake-up light has really helped with me getting out of bed on time. I love the way the light is gradual and I like waking up to birds chirping! The best part, rolling over to shut off the alarm on my end table and feeling the warmth on my face from the light. I really thought the light would make me wake up and panic that I was late for work. This is a must in my house now! My only complaint....is the size. It is a little too big. I wish it was a little smaller so it would not take up so much room on my end table....

I have been using this for a few weeks now. Here are the things I really like: -Functions as a lamp also -Alarm sound is far less abrasive than typical alarm clocks, and a natural sound option is nice. -Gradual light and sound as alarm goes off. -Light helps with mood on dreary days. -Each time you turn the alarm on you must confirm the time it is set to go off. -I loaned it to my parents for a weekend, and father (who has 95% hearing loss) liked it and could hear the alarm and the light helped. It was nice for my mom because it is much less abrasive to wake up to than the traditionally blaring alarm he uses. -I like that the lamp must be shut off separately from the alarm (that way the room doesn't go dark again when you shut alarm off). Here are things I don't like: -The lamp has a buzzing noise when it is on (I have sensitive ears). -Is too large to fit on my nightstand along with my usual lamp. -The lamp light is good for waking up to, but I'm not a fan of it for reading or general lighting purposes. -The snooze/alarm off bar is frustrating. I'd like to see two separate buttons. I'm slightly dyslexic and even after several weeks I have to sit and think about which direction is off and which direction is snooze (this is potentially dangerous when you might shut it off by accident!) -The birds annoy my dog, so he starts groaning (although some might look at this as an added alarm bonus!) and they could have a more random pattern. Also would be nice to have other natural options to wake up to (rainforest? ocean?) -Design is nice and simple, but other colored options would be nice, as would a less bulky size. -I like that the lamp on/off button has a raised dot on it, though it could be even larger. It's really important when using this device to read the instruction booklet, because there are multiple buttons and the operation is quite a bit different from your average alarm clock. Overall, the advantage of this alarm is that is much more gradual and less abrasive than other alarm clocks. I gave it 3 stars due to difficulty with the off/snooze bar, bulky size, and buzzing lamp. I'd give it 5 if these things were improved. Otherwise - it's a great way to wake up!

I have been using this for a few weeks now. Here are the things I really like: -Functions as a lamp also -Alarm sound is far less abrasive than typical alarm clocks, and a natural sound option is nice. -Gradual light and sound as alarm goes off. -Light helps with mood on dreary days. -Each time you turn the alarm on you must confirm the time it is set to go off. -I loaned it to my parents for a weekend, and father (who has 95% hearing loss) liked it and could hear the alarm and the light helped. It was nice for my mom because it is much less abrasive to wake up to than the traditionally blaring alarm he uses. -I like that the lamp must be shut off separately from the alarm (that way the room doesn't go dark again when you shut alarm off). Here are things I don't like: -The lamp has a buzzing noise when it is on (I have sensitive ears). -Is too large to fit on my nightstand along with my usual lamp. -The lamp light is good for waking up to, but I'm not a fan of it for reading or general lighting purposes. -The snooze/alarm off bar is frustrating. I'd like to see two separate buttons. I'm slightly dyslexic and even after several weeks I have to sit and think about which direction is off and which direction is snooze (this is potentially dangerous when you might shut it off by accident!) -The birds annoy my dog, so he starts groaning (although some might look at this as an added alarm bonus!) and they could have a more random pattern. Also would be nice to have other natural options to wake up to (rainforest? ocean?) -Design is nice and simple, but other colored options would be nice, as would a less bulky size. -I like that the lamp on/off button has a raised dot on it, though it could be even larger. It's really important when using this device to read the instruction booklet, because there are multiple buttons and the operation is quite a bit different from your average alarm clock. Overall, the advantage of this alarm is that is much more gradual and less abrasive than other alarm clocks. I gave it 3 stars due to difficulty with the off/snooze bar, bulky size, and buzzing lamp. I'd give it 5 if these things were improved. Otherwise - it's a great way to wake up!

I have been using this for a few weeks now. Here are the things I really like: -Functions as a lamp also -Alarm sound is far less abrasive than typical alarm clocks, and a natural sound option is nice. -Gradual light and sound as alarm goes off. -Light helps with mood on dreary days. -Each time you turn the alarm on you must confirm the time it is set to go off. -I loaned it to my parents for a weekend, and father (who has 95% hearing loss) liked it and could hear the alarm and the light helped. It was nice for my mom because it is much less abrasive to wake up to than the traditionally blaring alarm he uses. -I like that the lamp must be shut off separately from the alarm (that way the room doesn't go dark again when you shut alarm off). Here are things I don't like: -The lamp has a buzzing noise when it is on (I have sensitive ears). -Is too large to fit on my nightstand along with my usual lamp. -The lamp light is good for waking up to, but I'm not a fan of it for reading or general lighting purposes. -The snooze/alarm off bar is frustrating. I'd like to see two separate buttons. I'm slightly dyslexic and even after several weeks I have to sit and think about which direction is off and which direction is snooze (this is potentially dangerous when you might shut it off by accident!) -The birds annoy my dog, so he starts groaning (although some might look at this as an added alarm bonus!) and they could have a more random pattern. Also would be nice to have other natural options to wake up to (rainforest? ocean?) -Design is nice and simple, but other colored options would be nice, as would a less bulky size. -I like that the lamp on/off button has a raised dot on it, though it could be even larger. It's really important when using this device to read the instruction booklet, because there are multiple buttons and the operation is quite a bit different from your average alarm clock. Overall, the advantage of this alarm is that is much more gradual and less abrasive than other alarm clocks. I gave it 3 stars due to difficulty with the off/snooze bar, bulky size, and buzzing lamp. I'd give it 5 if these things were improved. Otherwise - it's a great way to wake up!

I have been using this for a few weeks now. Here are the things I really like: -Functions as a lamp also -Alarm sound is far less abrasive than typical alarm clocks, and a natural sound option is nice. -Gradual light and sound as alarm goes off. -Light helps with mood on dreary days. -Each time you turn the alarm on you must confirm the time it is set to go off. -I loaned it to my parents for a weekend, and father (who has 95% hearing loss) liked it and could hear the alarm and the light helped. It was nice for my mom because it is much less abrasive to wake up to than the traditionally blaring alarm he uses. -I like that the lamp must be shut off separately from the alarm (that way the room doesn't go dark again when you shut alarm off). Here are things I don't like: -The lamp has a buzzing noise when it is on (I have sensitive ears). -Is too large to fit on my nightstand along with my usual lamp. -The lamp light is good for waking up to, but I'm not a fan of it for reading or general lighting purposes. -The snooze/alarm off bar is frustrating. I'd like to see two separate buttons. I'm slightly dyslexic and even after several weeks I have to sit and think about which direction is off and which direction is snooze (this is potentially dangerous when you might shut it off by accident!) -The birds annoy my dog, so he starts groaning (although some might look at this as an added alarm bonus!) and they could have a more random pattern. Also would be nice to have other natural options to wake up to (rainforest? ocean?) -Design is nice and simple, but other colored options would be nice, as would a less bulky size. -I like that the lamp on/off button has a raised dot on it, though it could be even larger. It's really important when using this device to read the instruction booklet, because there are multiple buttons and the operation is quite a bit different from your average alarm clock. Overall, the advantage of this alarm is that is much more gradual and less abrasive than other alarm clocks. I gave it 3 stars due to difficulty with the off/snooze bar, bulky size, and buzzing lamp. I'd give it 5 if these things were improved. Otherwise - it's a great way to wake up!

I have been using this for a few weeks now. Here are the things I really like: -Functions as a lamp also -Alarm sound is far less abrasive than typical alarm clocks, and a natural sound option is nice. -Gradual light and sound as alarm goes off. -Light helps with mood on dreary days. -Each time you turn the alarm on you must confirm the time it is set to go off. -I loaned it to my parents for a weekend, and father (who has 95% hearing loss) liked it and could hear the alarm and the light helped. It was nice for my mom because it is much less abrasive to wake up to than the traditionally blaring alarm he uses. -I like that the lamp must be shut off separately from the alarm (that way the room doesn't go dark again when you shut alarm off). Here are things I don't like: -The lamp has a buzzing noise when it is on (I have sensitive ears). -Is too large to fit on my nightstand along with my usual lamp. -The lamp light is good for waking up to, but I'm not a fan of it for reading or general lighting purposes. -The snooze/alarm off bar is frustrating. I'd like to see two separate buttons. I'm slightly dyslexic and even after several weeks I have to sit and think about which direction is off and which direction is snooze (this is potentially dangerous when you might shut it off by accident!) -The birds annoy my dog, so he starts groaning (although some might look at this as an added alarm bonus!) and they could have a more random pattern. Also would be nice to have other natural options to wake up to (rainforest? ocean?) -Design is nice and simple, but other colored options would be nice, as would a less bulky size. -I like that the lamp on/off button has a raised dot on it, though it could be even larger. It's really important when using this device to read the instruction booklet, because there are multiple buttons and the operation is quite a bit different from your average alarm clock. Overall, the advantage of this alarm is that is much more gradual and less abrasive than other alarm clocks. I gave it 3 stars due to difficulty with the off/snooze bar, bulky size, and buzzing lamp. I'd give it 5 if these things were improved. Otherwise - it's a great way to wake up!