Waking up with light
Light alarm clocks can make getting out of bed significally easier for some people. The most deciding factor if it can work for you in the long term is your own sensitivity towards light. Some people like to sleep in near darkness and wake up upon subtle changes of the brigthness. Others are far less sensitive and will not be awakened as easily by a small light source alone. Being more sensitiv will make a light alarm clock more effective.
It is important to know, that most light alarm clocks are not therapeutical devices. They are not intended to shift your biorhythm, but are mostly just a different form of an alarm clock, designed to wake you up. If paired with our morning routine recommendations, this can really help to improve your morning experience.
These products performed best in our extensive tests:
Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150
This provides all the basic functionality of a light alarm clock, including sunset simulation (which can help calming down in the evening). It is certified as a medical product and can help to prevent S.A.D.
Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300
Same functionality as above concerning the lights, but with significantly improved sound quality and optional UKW radio-feature.
Philips HF3651
Most aestetically pleasing option with some more advanced features (e.g. breathing in the rhythm of the light, or optional addition of ambient sensors.), also most expensive option. Also available with ambience sensor.