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Wake-up Light (Philips HF3480) - Light Therapy

Introducing the new Philips Wake-illumination, a more pleasant and natural way to wake up in the morning. The light gradually increases to 30 minutes before wake up time, carefully prepare your body to wake up and feel more energetic in the beginning of the day. With the optional FM-radio and the sounds of nature waking up will be a pleasant experience. The innovative design includes a light that can be adjusted to 20 different settings of brightness, which makes the product suitable for use as a lamp in any bedroom. At the end of the day, set the twilight Simulator drift you to sleep gradual dimming light and sound.

Wake-up Light (Philips HF3480) Feature

• 20 different brightness settings allows you to use as a bedside lamp
• Gradually wakes you up by light for a more pleasant feeling
• Dusk simulation helps you drift to sleep by gradually dimming light and sound
• Optional FM radio and 4 nature sounds

Wake-up Light (Philips HF3480) REVIEWs

5.0 out of 5 stars A Nifty Gadget To Help You Wake Up
I need to start right off and mention that the size of the Philips Wake-Up Light is a little larger and rounder than what I noticed in the stock photo. This is not a bad thing, it is just something worth noting when you look at the dimensions of the light and decide where you are going to place it. As far as aesthetics, it is a pretty neat looking light that fits in with my contemporary decor, so I was happy about that.

I used the light last night and this morning and woke up to a bright light and the sound of chirping birds at 7:15 a.m. What I noticed immediately was the light which was not assaulting on the eyes and the sounds of chirping birds. The sounds brought two of my cats promptly to my bed stand to see what the new gadget was and where the birds were. Besides chirping birds, you can also choose to awaken to the sound of an FM radio station, and some other chimey, bongo-ish types of sounds. I chose the birds and was not disappointed. The sound is crisp and the light is very nice and mellow. The device brightens the light over a 30 minute period and this is supposed to help to create a more peaceful type of awakening. I did find myself waking up and I am not sure how it happened … whether it was the sounds of the birds or the light itself. Regardless, it was an interesting experience and I will keep using the light.

The unit is highly configurable regarding intensity. You can choose light settings that range from 1-20 and the wake-up light can also serve as a nice and decorative reading lamp at your bedside. I like this extra functionality and will definitely find it very useful as the unit sits on my night stand.

The directions are easy to follow and the Wake-up light comes with a nice set of quick start instructions so you can get going right out of the box. There is also a more in-depth manual. The snooze switch is easily accessible (a rod-like switch that you can easily feel for and access).

Overall I like this lamp very much and would recommend it.

Update: 10/9/09 - the light has been a wonderful reading light (one of the features I actually enjoy a lot) and a great wake-up took. The fact that the light brightens over a 30 minute period and the birdies chirp along with it is actually very soothing and effective. I love it!

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great way to wake up
I have been looking for an alternative alarm clock for a long time. I don’t like to wake up to beeps and I haven’t even enjoyed listening to the radio station lately. Our favorite show is off the air.

The Philips Wake-up Light is really different, and it has a lot of options too. It works by gradually increasing the light, over the course of 30 minutes so your body slowly wakes up. I suppose you could do the same thing by keeping a shade open but then you would only have one alarm time - when the sun comes up. You also have from 1 to 20 for the light setting so you can adjust it however you like.

On top of that, there are sounds. You can use the traditional radio or a beep but what I really like is the nature sounds. There are three to choose from: Birds, African Drums & Chimes. I love the chimes and that is our wake up sound.

The most complicated part for me was setting the clock up. I’m usually the one who sets up the electronics and I have to say this was a bit frustrating until I really figured it out. You use the same buttons to press, then dial your choices and it took me a good half hour to get it set how I wanted it. Philips does have phone support so, although I didn’t end up having to use it, I was glad that was an option.

We’ve been using it for a week now and it really works. My husband has always been light sensitive and he wakes up from the light alone. He has really noticed a difference in waking up more easily and feeling more awake as soon as he rises.

I am a deeper sleeper and most days the light alone doesn’t wake me. But as soon as the chimes start playing at the set alarm time, I wake up. And I love it! It’s a great sounds to wake up to.

The only negative is that the light bulb is not replaceable. The manual says that it should last for seven years but I don’t like planned obsolescence, and would like to use this wake-up light as long as possible.

Other then that, and the tricky set-up, it’s a different and wonderful way to wake up in the morning - we are loving it.

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