7 best sunrise alarm watches (2025), tested and reviewed

More sunrise alarm watches we have tried

Photograph: Neena Fareel

VIVILUMENS Sunrise Alarm Watch for $ 36: This sunrise alarm works alright, but seems better suitable as desk lamps than a true sunrise alarm. But this can be a fun pickle if you live in a studio and require a device that can work for your desk or your bedside alarm. It also has a USB-A charging port and can show time as 24 or 12 hours.

Philips SmartSlep Wake-Up Light (HF3520/60) for $ 109, This may look similar to the lamp that we suggest above, but it has a different shape and is remembering the word “sleep” by the name because it does not offer the night routine like our top pick. But it still works very well as the morning sunrise lamp, and similar to other Philips models, it is easy to install without any instructions on the hand. It is a good affordable model, but is not cheaper as other options with similar offerings.

Lumie Bodyclock Glow 150 for $ 129: This cute clock worked well, but our other pics are large and bright. You can get Wiim for the same price, or Philips HF3520 also for cheaper.

Lumi Shine 300 for $ 159: This sunrise alarm is similar to Lux 700fm, but there are many radio-forward features such as telescoping antenna and many channel-sewing buttons, and are not as easy as light control dials. But if you do not consider those changes bad and want to spend less money, Shine 300 is a great option. It is currently out of stock on Amazon and Lumi’s siteBut we hope that it will return.

Hatch restoration for $ 170 2: The hatch is not selling this model at any time, but you can find it on some third-party retailers and sites such as Amazon and eBay. It is a good device that gives you the same app and sound offerings, as restores the hatch 3, but Ristore 3 has much better control. I recommend leaving this device for the new model.

Philips Smartslep Sleep and Wake-Up Light for $ 220: We had earlier recommended this sunrise alarm, earlier known as Somneo. Its name is similar to our top pick, and its size is the same. The connected version had an app and additional capabilities similar to Wiim, but it is no longer available.

questions to ask

How do sunrise alarms work?

Is designed to make your body Wake up naturally And feel sleepy as soon as the sun sets. Light on both the beginning and end of the day is a warm, golden tone, the bright, slightly blue sunlight of the afternoon that keeps you waking up. A sunrise alarm clock imitates this transition from morning to bright daylight, which helps your body to indicate to wake up (or falls asleep, if the watch also has a sunset option).

Below each alarm offers a sunrise routine, which means that you choose a time to wake up and then the alarm clock will start displaying a deep orange glow and until it is set for your alarm, infection in a bright light until it is set for your alarm. Some offer adaptation, allowing you to choose how long you want to that artificial sunrise, while others have set the timer. Anything allows reverse options with sunset routine and may double in the form of sound machines. Most of these plugs and accomplish into the wall like a classic alarm clock, although sometimes there are a fellow app or recharging abilities (if it is not mentioned, however, assume that it is not).

What should you see in sunrise alarm?

There are a lot of characteristics to consider in the sunrise alarm, but what you are the most different by the best person is.

If you struggle to sleep: Sprinkle on a lamp with one night or wind-down routine. They help create a routine to help.

If you need a bedside lamp and sunrise alarm: Get a bright sunrise alarm that has easy control to switch it as a bedside lamp. These are not in all sunrise alarm watches, so watch the details carefully (and review like us)

If you want a specific bedside sound: See how many sounds are offered. Every sunrise alarm clock about simply has some sound machine features and options, but cheaply has only a few sounds.

If you want app control: Some options of this guide do not have partner apps or Wi-Fi capabilities, especially some of my favorite. An app is not necessarily a better sunrise alarm, but it can be convenient to use. If you prefer an app to set your sunrise alarm, make purchases of caper, hatch, YIM and lofty.

How do I test sunrise alarm

I tested each recommended sunrise alarm clock on my bedside in a room with blackout curtains, to see that it can actually illuminate a room during its sunrise routine. I slept with each sunrise alarm anywhere between one and seven nights, depending on its performance. I also tried various sound options, each of which had to present the machine to test the speakers and see how pleasant the sounds were or to sleep. If there was a night routine option, I also tested it.

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