I've covered consumer shopping in the e-commerce sphere since 2019. At first glance, Philips’ SmartSleep Sunrise Alarm Clock may not seem special—certainly not $180 special—but looks can be deceiving.

As a sleep researcher who also experiences some of the distressing effects of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) during the gray and cold winter months, I can attest that light therapy really works.

Gradual sunrise simulation wakes your body naturally through light instead of jarring alarms.

If you have a $140 Philips alarm clock with an integrated wake up light, you obviously know how great these things are. They wake you up more gently than a standard alarm clock and you have more ...

This alarm clock uses a combination of both light and sound to wake you up in a way that’s much less jarring than a traditional alarm clock. The clock’s light feature simulates the sunrise in both ...

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. There are two types of people: those who naturally ...

Amazon shoppers say "waking up is easy now," thanks to this "Amazon's Choice" sunrise simulator. (Photo via Getty) For many of us, alarm clocks are a necessary evil. Yes, we need them to wake up in ...

🛍️ Reasons to buy: You hate your beeping alarm and want to wake up peacefully. Reasons to avoid: If you sleep with an eye mask on and aren’t affected by changes in light. Let’s face it, alarm clocks ...

The Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock isn’t just a regular alarm clock. Far from it actually. While the alarm clocks we’re used to just jerk you awake unceremoniously with a loud noise, this alarm ...

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