Philips Wake-up Light with Colored Sunrise, Sunset Simulation and New PowerBackUp+ Feature, HF3520/60

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this sunrise clock. It works so well I'm waking before the "sun" has completely risen. I love the gentle way it wakes me, instead of a blaring alarm. The nature sounds are wonderful although there needs to be a longer cycle, I heard the same bird over and over in a few mins. So much so that I switched to the ocean because the bird was annoying. I do wish the clock was a little easier to set, going through each option anytime I need to change an alarm is a nuisance.

[Employee of philipsglobal] I absolutely love how the natural lights and natural sounds gradually increase. It is so beneficial to wake up and not be startled awake like you are with a traditional alarm. It actually makes me feel more rested. There is a significant difference in how I feel since waking up with this product

I didn't realize how harsh I'd been waking up with the standard alarm. The Wake up light is a slow smooth waking experience. Just like we gradually fall asleep, we need to gradually wake up. The wake up light gently brings you out of your sleep. Then the sound gently wakes you up. I don't have the adrenaline rush from a sudden radio blasting me awake. I don't need to hit snooze anymore. And amazingly, I'm in a better mood in the morning. I have recommended the wake up light to all my co-workers.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I find that nothing else helps me wake up on time (and stay awake) as well as a smart lamp does. This has been very reliable in keeping my wake schedule regular throughout the week. I found this product through a Wirecutter recommendation and was motivated to purchase it since my smartbulb refused to work on a schedule ever since I moved to a new abode. While this does not support Internet or Bluetooth connectivity, it satisfies all of my needs from an alarm clock. It is also not my favorite lamp for ambient lighting (it does not cast a diffuse enough light for my preference), but it wakes me up, which is all that I need from it.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Waking up to light helps but may need to get something larger and/or one that has ability to turn on for longer period of time. A bit difficult to turn off alarm after initial setup (I don't wear hearing aids at night so don't want it turned up very loud that interrupts people and pets. I also have sleep apnea and Major Depression so with no sound due to lack of hearing while sleeping and wearing CPAP, waking up is hard.

The product does what it is supposed to do meaning it wakes you up in a more gentle fashion. The menu routine is a bit to go through but nothing daunting. For the price I think the radio should be better quality but basically it's an add- on thing and not really part of the units purpose.

This alarm clock is delightful. It is the best representation of a simulated sunrise I have seen. There is one drawback and I think it could be easily resolved. Unlike most other dual alarm alarm clocks, the alarm has no setting for days of the week, so every time you turn off the alarm in the morning you have to re-enable it for the next day. I forgot to do this once and almost slept in but luckily woke up anyway.

I work very long hours and do not consider myself to be a morning person. After much research, reading all the reviews, I bought this alarm and could not be happier! It was easy to set up, works like a charm, and wakes me now almost as soon as the orange light comes on. I definitely feel more refreshed upon waking. The only con is the "seagulls" that come on after the lights - I have taken to smack them down. I haven't figured out how to change the sound yet. I love the light feature though, that is the absolute best!

The light and design and sounds are really cool. But how can you make an alarm clock without a battery backup. I bought this without knowing it, didn't think I'd have to ask. I have to set a second alarm on my phone just in the rare instance that the power goes out. If it had a backup, it would be an easy 5 stars.

I had heard of the term "Wake up light," but had little idea about the item itself or functionality. I wanted to take the time to contribute to this review so that others who are considering this product (either this model or another one) will have some insight on what choice to make. As I titled my review summary, this product does indeed work as intended. I have been used to waking up to the sound of a buzzing alarm clock for years-even so, I was excited about an opportunity to wake up and not feel exhausted from hitting snooze on the alarm excessively and finally forcing myself out of bed. From the first day, I immediately noticed a difference with how I felt waking up with this lamp..it is clear that this a high quality light with soft illumination. I don't feel that it really mimics the sunlight as advertised, but the gradual levels of brightness do alert my body that it is time to wake up very pleasantly. It is worth noting that this is one of those "tech items" that you either really need or really don't. If you have a problem waking up in the morning, this would be a good investment, but maybe in a cheaper model ( I went with the "best seller"). While I am happy with how this light makes me feel in the mornings now, I can't give this five stars because this light is not for everyone, unless you have extra money to spend on a big and pricey desk or night lamp..which leads me to my criticisms. As some of the previous reviews mentioned, this lamp is rather big so make sure you have room for it. Also there should definitely be more than 5 nature sound settings..perhaps 10 or 12 ( I only like 3 of them). One more minus is that for this cost, a battery backup and phone sync up with an app would be more than fair. These additions would make the cost of this light more acceptable to me. But again, since I did have a specific problem waking up in the morning, this was my solution overall and for that I will look forward to using this light for a long time.