Lovers of bright mornings and long nights, it’s not our season. The cold, dark days are here and it’ll be some time before the morning sun wakes us up again. If you’re someone who struggles getting out of bed on these winter mornings, a sunrise alarm clock can be a handy way to convince your brain into thinking it’s time to wake up. By gradually brightening your bedroom before your alarm goes off, these clever devices mimic the sunrise and give you a gentle nudge to start the day, rather than an abrupt jolt.
If you’re curious about trying a sunrise alarm clock but don’t want to spend a fortune, the Groov-e light curve was tried and tested by us, and awarded the best budget option, priced at just £35.
The wake-up light gradually brightens to mimic the sunrise, and it also has a sunset function that dims the light to help you settle down for bed. You can choose from seven LED colours for mood lighting, eight alarm sounds or your favourite radio station. The digital clock and night light brightness are adjustable, too, so you can tailor the display to your bedroom.
Groov-e light curve
When IndyBest reviewer Kat Bayly tested the Groov-e light curve in our guide to the best sunrise alarm clocks, she loved the choice of light shows, noting that “cascade flow [was her] favourite.” She also praised the smooth light transitions during the sunrise alarm, which offer a gentler way to wake up than a sudden, loud alarm. The sunset function was another highlight, and she found it easy to activate “with the tap of one button on the front of the device”.
She also liked the range of features for the price, including the radio function, eight alarm sounds and adjustable clock display brightness, ultimately noting that this sunrise alarm clock “ticks lots of boxes” for just £35.
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