A wakeup light is my secret weapon against dark and depressing mornings here are 9 worth picking up as we head into autumn
Date:
Sun, 11 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000
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Sunrise alarm clocks will rouse you gently from you slumber, so you're alert and ready to face the day.
FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The mornings are just starting to draw in, and if the idea of waking up to darkness fills you with doom and gloom, perhaps it's time to invest in a sunrise alarm clock (sometimes called a wakeup light). The idea is simple: these lamps are designed to brighten gradually in the morning, to rouse you gently from your slumber in a way that mimics the sun.
They're also meant to help you dodge that groggy feeling you get when you're awoken aggressively from deep sleep, so you're more alert and better equipped to tackle the day. I've tested a few sunrise alarms, and can confirm they're
a whole lot gentler and more soothing than an aggressive phone alarm bleeping you awake. There's a wide range of options on the market. At the cheapest end of the scale you'll find wakeup lights that just have a basic, brightening setting. More advanced options let you choose the duration of brightening and can offer a range of sounds to go with the light; Lumie's priciest options offer a massive range of sounds, from rainfall to kittens purring, cafe noises, tree frogs and even ping pong. My top tip is not to pick a noise that might naturally occur in your bedroom I chose birdsong, and mistook seagulls having a midnight chat for my call to start getting ready for work.
Many sunrise alarms also have features to help you drop off peacefully on those dark winter evenings. Look for a sunset feature which dims gently over a period, to help you wind down and white noise options, if that's something that helps you drop off. If you're hunting for an all-in-one solution, a number of models have radio built-in too.
Lumie's Bodyclock range is one of the most popular sunrise alarm lineups.
I've tried a couple of these and was impressed, but they're not the only option on the market. Scroll down for a roundup of well-reviewed wakeup
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SmartSleep Sleep and Wake-up Light Amazon 124.99 Shop Now View Details Beurer Wl75 Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock Amazon UK 135.39 Shop Now 29% OFF Coupons Dreamegg Sunrise Alarm Clock Amazon 49.99 69.99 Shop Now Lumie Bodyclock Luxe 700 Healf 198.50 Shop Now Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our
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