5 hours Ago By [email protected] (Nina Crighton)
As if early mornings weren't hard enough already, 6am starts on cold and dark winter mornings can be very tough to contend with. Well, Boots shoppers have found a gadget that is designed to make those moments a little easier, calling it a "winter wake-up game changer". The Lumie Sunrise Alarm is usually priced at £49.
99, but currently sold at Boots for £39.99 and slowly brightens to 'wake you gently'. The alarm is customisable to also include a beep or one of five 'expertly recorded wake-up sounds' to ensure deep sleepers wake up on time.
At night, the Sunrise Alarm has a 30 minute dimming sunset that can be used to relax at bedtime, while offering a warm white light for reading. Additionally, there's a choice of six light colours 'for a change of mood' including green, red, blue, pink, orange and light blue. READ MORE: Next's 'beautiful' £64 burgundy puffer coat is 'excellent' for winter walks READ MORE: Next clearance sale sees 'soft and flattering' £17 jeans hailed 'new favourite' The Sunrise Alarm has received an overall rating of 4.
2 out of five, and one pleased shopper shared their experience: "Great alarm clock for winter. Was struggling to wake up but it's much easier now." A second reviewer said: "Fantastic.
Works great, pleasure to use, good easy interface, even an eight year old can use it. No more stressful panic filled mornings of a cortisol filled body. Sunset setting is fantastic for winding down, I find it makes it easier to fall asleep.
While a third added: "I love this light! It makes getting up early so much easier as it emits such a nice warm glow. The only downside is there is only one alarm setting so you have to manually change on days you are getting up later." A fourth shared: "Winter wake-up game changer.
I love my Lumie light , makes waking up in the winter so much easier, and I don't feel so tired." However, this customer wasn't impressed with the sound options, they said: "The alarm options are two different kinds of chatty birds, a goat, Frogs, Purring cat and a beeping. I guess I expected light melodies, rain storm .
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Something." Another didn't appreciate the lack of customisation, adding: "Not that impressed. Can't set multiple alarms.
And the alarm will stop without you stopping it." Elsewhere, Amazon is selling the Lumie Bodyclock Rise 100 - Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock with Sunrise and Sunset for £75.09, reduced from £99 in a limited time deal.
This Amazon exclusive has a 4.5 star rating and has some extra features including a tap-control snooze. Or, John Lewis sells the Lexon Mina Sunrise Lamp Alarm Clock, Polished Aluminium for £79.
90 which is currently 'trending' on the site. This one has a sleek, modern design and boasts nine LED light options..
