Philips Wake-up Light alarm clocks – review of models
Light alarm clocks Philips Wake-up Light has long been popular in the West and confident steps are spreading in the domestic market. And not just like that, in her line Phillips returned to the natural origins of natural awakening. And what could be more natural than waking up from the sunrise. But that was not the end of it, Philips went further in their quest for’connects with nature and introduced into their alarm clocks natural sounds such as birdsong, the sound of rain, surf, thunder and so on. Under the alarm clock you can not only wake up, but also fall asleep at sunset. This way of going to sleep will be a great signal for the body that you need to sleep and over time you will stop rolling over before bed.
In this review, we will consider the main representatives of the line of light alarm clocks Philips Wake-up Light, how they differ and whether to overpay for older models.
All models of the series have a number of similar functions, we will prescribe them so as not to repeat for each alarm clock.
Each model of Philips Wake-up Light has the following features:
- Time display.
- Reading lamp function
- Can be used as a night light
- Four levels of display contrast: very low, low, medium, high
Philips Wake-up Light HF3500
Average price: $ 90
Lighting in suites: 200
Alarm clock features:
Lamp brightness adjustment, gradation from 1 to 10
Awakening from the rising light and sound signal
Features of the model:
HF3500 is the youngest model in the Wake-up Light line, here all the functions and capabilities of the alarm clock are minimized. The main control is carried out by 4 buttons on the front side, as well as several mechanical, the same signal delay button and the button to adjust the brightness of the display. pay attention! You cannot adjust the tone and volume, these values are set by default. Use a tone is a common tentacle without imitating the sounds of nature, first the alarm clock wakes up by increasing the light, and in the final part begins to emit a sound, so you will definitely wake up. As with all other models, the HF3500 light alarm can be used as a regular lamp or night light.
Philips Wake-up Light HF3505
Average price: $ 110
Lighting in suites: 200
Alarm clock features:
Lamp brightness adjustment, gradation from 1 to 10
Signal volume adjustment, from 1 to 10
FM radio
2 signals simulate natural sounds (birds singing and waves hitting the shore)
Features of the model:
Philips light alarm clock Wake-up Light HF3505 has a nice design made of glass and plastic. The main control is carried out by 9 buttons on the front panel of the alarm clock, also on top there is a mechanical button to delay work for 9 minutes and behind the button to adjust the brightness of the display and the melody selector. As a wake-up call, you can set birdsong, wave waves, or tune in to your favorite FM station. You can limit the maximum light when you wake up, if it is too bright for you. Similarly to the younger model can be used as a lamp or night light.
Philips Wake-up Light HF3510
Average price: 135 $
Lighting in suites: 300
Alarm clock features:
Contains 20 brightness settings
3 natural melodies of awakening
Imitation of the effect of the measure for falling asleep
FM radio
Features of the model:
Philips Wake-up Light HF3510 following the logic of increasing the last two digits in the model number of this alarm clock has several advantages over its younger counterparts. HF3510 got 3 melodies that mimic the sounds of nature, brightness can be adjusted more subtly – in 20 levels. The main control is now touch, when you move your fingers to the panel, the backlight lights up, it automatically turns off after 5 seconds of no fingers in front of the panel.
The older model is now with’there was a sleep mode with an imitation of the sunset. You can set the light to go out between 5 and 60 minutes or fall asleep to the chirping of birds. Also here with’a new mode of dawn color appeared – orange in addition to the usual yellow.
Philips Wake-up Light HF3520
Average price: $ 165
Lighting in suites: 300
Alarm clock features:
Contains 20 brightness settings
5 types of sounds of nature
Automatic brightness adjustment
Imitation of the effect of the measure for falling asleep
FM radio
Setting two alarm clocks
Features of the model:
Philips Wake-up Light HF3520 is expected to increase the number of melodies to wake up, now they are as many as’pieces presented: birdsong, forest trills, zen garden, piano and surf sound. An interesting feature was the automatic adjustment of the brightness of the display depending on the surrounding world, the less extraneous light, the dimmer the display shines until it turns off completely. Dawn is now in stage 3, first there is m’which is red, which turns to orange, and he in turn – to yellow, which provides the most natural imitation of dawn. A feature of the model was the ability to set up two alarm clocks
Philips Wake-up Light HF3550
Average price: $ 230
Lighting in suites: 300
Alarm clock capabilities:
Contains 20 brightness settings
8 sounds of nature
Automatic brightness adjustment
Imitation of the effect of the measure for falling asleep
IOS app for alarm clock control
Ability to play music from Iphone
Features of the model:
The oldest model of the Philips Wake-up Light line has traditionally increased the number of melodies of nature, there are 8 pieces, but this is not its main advantage. The main feature of the device was the control of alarm clocks through the application on the iPhone, plus the alarm clock comes with a docking station under which you can charge or listen to music using the alarm speakers. Everything would be great if it wasn’t so sad, because support Iphone ends with the 4th generation, which are no longer relevant in 2017.
Modern analogues of Philips Wake-up Light
Medisana WL-450
Average price: $ 110
Alarm clock features:
FM receiver
Ability to connect an MP3 player
Ability to set two alarms
8 signals for awakening, including the sounds of nature
10 shades of the lamp
Use as a night light
Features of the model:
Medisana WL-450 is a worthy alternative to HF3505, being in the same price range wins in the model from Philips in all respects. A distinctive feature is the 10 possible shades of the lamp, which can be used to create a romantic atmosphere or as a regular night light. Also to the lamp in 3.5 times’You can connect an MP3 player if you have one of course in 2017.
Sleepace Nox smart lamp
Average price: $ 200
Lamp capabilities:
Determination of sleep phases
Tracking of respiratory rhythm and pulse
Sensors of noise, light, humidity, temperature
Management through the application
Sleep quality analysis
Features of the model:
Sleepace Nox smart lamp is a really smart sleep system, not a light alarm clock, as it may seem at first glance. A sensor is added to the smart lamp, which will need to be laid in bed. It will be used to monitor heart rate and respiratory rate, sleep phase and as a result will analyze the quality of your sleep. The lamp has all the functions of a normal light alarm clock, but it makes it much better due to the fact that it tracks the phases of your sleep and wakes up in the right phase for a brisk rise.
Results for the Philips Wake-up Light series
Philips Wake-up Light alarm clocks – solid product, but already a little behind modern gadgetization, they are difficult to call smart, but still effective. If you want to start waking up easily, as if from the dawn of the sun, but without bothering with subtle settings in the form of sleep phases, breathing rhythm and heart rate, you can safely take Philips Wake-up Light HF3510 or Medisana WL-450. If you want to squeeze everything out of your sleep, we advise you to pay attention to smart sleep systems, we’ll talk about them in a separate review.