The theory is that simulating dawn with increasing levels of light triggers your natural arousal, so that by the time it ramps up to maximum brightness you are ready to wake, feeling refreshed rather than feeling as if you have been dragged out of the deepest, darkest void. The innovative Loftie Clock builds on the classic alarm clock design with cutting-edge touches to enhance your sleep experience. From novelty items such as puzzle alarm clocks to a device for releasing some morning anger, you will definitely find one to your liking. Every member of our team brings years of industry experience and knowledge to our hands-on evaluations. I am a pretty heavy sleeper, and while the alarm on my phone may wake me up, it doesn’t wake me up enough for me to get out of bed.

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A lot of people with ADHD have a hard time falling asleep at night, which makes it difficult for them to wake up in the morning," said Tracey Bromley Goodwin, MEd, co-owner of Navigating ADHD Inc. Tang didn’t say if the clock had a snooze button so you can repeat this process a few times each morning. The 7in screen makes holiday snaps pulled from your Google Photos library look fantastic as backdrops to the clock, weather and other information.The DreamSky was the only clock we tested that had such a wide range of customization options—it’s simple to literally dial in your personal preferences. It can display camera feeds and information in response to questions, while a built-in USB socket can charge your phone, if you insist. The Wake-Up Light also includes more alarm options than most clocks we tried, with five nature-themed tones, along with a built-in FM tuner and a backup alarm. In addition to the current time, the clock displays your indoor temperature and bedroom humidity level. The brightness level seemed more akin to candlelight than to the intrusive modern glare produced by the LED- or LCD-backlit displays on other clocks we tested.

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Something that really stood out with this model, versus other clocks we tested: The DreamSky has an enormous digital display (each number is 2 inches tall) that stretches across the entire front of the clock.

Unless you’re looking at them from above, the buttons are discernible only by touch, and I often fumbled at night or in the early morning while trying to turn on music or adjust the volume.