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 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 love it...It is easier for me to wake up in the mornings and I have energy and more pleasant to be around according to my kids..I think I'll let my 14 yr old use it for awhile she is a bear to get up for school in the mornings might have to invest in another one for her...I really didn't think it would work..Thanks SheSpeaks for letting my family try this out..We are believers!! Job well done...

I am definitely not a morning person nor do I like the winter months, I thrive in sunshine. Here in Illinois the cold and dark mornings last way too long. I've been using the Phillips Wake-up Light for about 3 weeks now. I do like it, and I like the choice of alarm sounds, much better than the usual buzzing. The gradual light is nice too, and much better then waking up to a dark room. I can't say that it helps much with waking up in better moods or more energized though. Maybe that will change as I continue to use it. I am so happy that I was able to test this product, it's something I will definitely make use of, and I hope as I get to using it longer I will see better results.

I've been using a cell phone for years as an alarm clock because my regular alarm clock is just too complicated! I hate it. The Phillips Wake Up Light is so nice. I set the light really low and for a later time than normal because I am a really light sleeper but it is great. I always wake up feeling ready to get up. My cat is really interested in where the "birds chirping" is coming from! It is a bit bulky and strange looking but all its other features totally make up for that. I love that the brightness of the clock can even be adjusted, that it has a radio, and that it can even be used as a lamp. Other than its size and shape, the only other things that aren't great are the fact that it has to be set every night (unlike a cell phone) and that the little knob thingy for setting the alarm seems a little bit cheap like it could break off fairly easy. That being said, I really do like it!

It hasn't made waking up perfect, but it is much more pleasant! I've used it every day since I got it and won't be going back to a regular alarm clock!

I am a early riser. Hate alarm clocks so cruel to hear that beep beep beep. I am not sure I am in love with this light. But in saying that I am willing to give it another couple of months. It is a suttle light when it starts. I personally like to lay a couple of minutes to get my bearings and wake up in the dark. Is this conditioning as to how I was raised. Early to bed early to rise. makes a man or woman healthy and wise. Not sure if that is true. This light will help many that work odd hours etc. I do love the darkness to wake up. I have discussed this with family and friends. All love the idea and would like to try this product. I rate this as a good positive experience and will probably keep using this. Love it? Not sure. Like it yes.

I love this. It uncluttered my night stand, now instead of an alarm clock and light I have only this which functions as both. I also like the bird sounds as a wake up. it was super easy to set up and operate. My only problem is the light starts shining before I have to wake up and this wakes me up. I do not want to wake up 15 minutes early, I need to sleep those 15 minutes! So I wish I could adjust that.

This light is great. The brightness is high, it has a radio, and it is so much more relaxing than the normal beeping noise. However, it was confusing to setup at the beginning (without reading the instruction book), and the fact that if the outlet turns off (which if what mine does) it resets. Overall, its a great product, and I have told so many people! It is a fun way to start the day!

I love this light and the chirping birds are a great way to wake up! My room has no natural light in the winter and this light has really helped me wake up in the mornings. My only complaint is I wish it would slowly turn itself off at night then on again in the morning - then it would be truly perfect!

I got this product to see if it would help my husband who has seasonal affective disorder. He loves the product. The birds and the light make it much more pleasant for him to wake up and start his day. He claims he feels more energized also. I on the other hand don't care for it too much. The light wakes me up earlier than I would like....I would rather sleep in 15 more minutes!

Loved it the first morning I tried this product! I felt refreshed and awake ready to start my day...not to mention the much better mood that I was in..I am not a morning person...but could tell a difference in the way I felt using the Phillips light verses a traditional alarm. The only con I have is the size, i would like it to be a bit smaller.

I think I am probably a lone wolf with my opinion on the wake up light. I do like the product, but I don't like the way it looks sitting on my nightstand, it is not pretty. After setting it up and playing with the settings, I set the alarm for the next morning. It is very simple to program, which I do like that. I also like the bird chirping rather than the annoying buzz most alarms make. The next morning I heard birds chirping and immediately thought it must be a nice day outside, then I remembered it was the alarm and I needed to wake up. I did not notice the light at all in my sleep and I only noticed it once I was already awake from the birds. I have since used this as my alarm, but not once have I been woken by the light, just the birds. It is a functional alarm clock and I think the light might have a good effect, but I can't figure out if your supposed to turn it on and bask in its glow for a period of time, or if the wake up alone is supposed to improve your mood. Overall, I would not buy this product for the price they have it at, but I do like the idea of it as well as the birds chirping as an alarm. I would recommend this to a friend, but would like some more documentation about the lights benefits included with it.

I was very pleased with my Wake up Light. I am not a morning person and I must say that the chirping sounds of the birds is a nice pleasant sound to wake up to instead of an alarm sound. I think that it is a little pricey though. I did research the website and I was going to purchase one for my daughter until I saw the price. Besides that draw back it is a nice wake up alarm.

Gotta tell you, I was extremely skeptical. But this thing blew me away. It was a gentle, gradual, peaceful way to wake up happy in the morning. The birds chirping at the end were soothing. I began to look forward to the alarm!! Now I'm much more calm and rested-feeling. Great product and I highly recomment it. The only thing I'd like to see improved is the plastic appearance.