Ease into your morning routine by waking to the soft glow of the sky with these gorgeous and soothing sunrise alarm clocks!

Waking up from a dreamy sleep can easily be one of the hardest tasks of the day, especially when it doesn’t happen in the most relaxing way. From the loud alarm clock to the burst of sunlight through your windows, waking up the wrong way can really put a damper on your day, and trust us, we’ve all been there.

This doesn’t always have to be the case, however. With sunrise alarm clocks, you get relaxing ease into your morning and day as a whole. These cool, intuitive devices uniquely elevate the waking up process in a way that regular alarm clocks simply cannot manage.

Through their adjustable soft lighting, a wide range of LED colors, and savvy tech features, these products not only upgrade your morning routine but also quickly and calmly lull you to sleep at night.

What makes these products such a standout purchase is their unique sunrise lighting and color adjustability. This quality alone is what takes you from grumpy to happy in those early hours of the morning.

We have all, at some point, experienced the loud, annoying sounds from regular alarm clocks that anxiously jolt you awake in the morning. With these devices, those irritable sounds are replaced with personalized chimes that soothe you into your day.

There’s no point in buying a product that requires an additional masterclass on how to use it. Our selected sunrise alarm clocks are easy to use and can also be customized to suit your preferences.

An upgrade doesn’t necessarily always have to be out of pocket. Elevate your basic morning routine with quality sunrise alarm clocks at budget-friendly prices.

Start your day right with the most calming sunrise simulation and rock yourself to sleep with relaxing sounds.

The Philips SmartSleep, hands-down makes a chart-topping entry on our list of best sunrise alarm clocks. From its gorgeously realistic sunrise and sunset simulations to its guided meditations and relaxing sounds, what’s not to love about this bad boy? This device packs so many worthwhile features lacking in its counterparts, such as an intuitive app, Bluetooth connectivity, temperature and humidity sensors, and a USB port for extra connectivity. The magic never ends with this one, and the programmable features are truly the gifts that keep on giving.

The most beautiful sunset and sunrise simulations are backed by the most relaxing sounds.

Another solid option from Philips provides calm sunrise simulations and a wide range of natural wake-up sounds.

The Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light offers almost as many premium features as its winning sibling. Although it may lack its own app, Bluetooth connectivity, and lulling sounds, this device casts a beautiful gradual sunrise simulation through its headlight-shaped lens and gives a wide range of natural wake-up sounds as well as a decent radio. For our hard-to-wake users, this product also features backup alarms as well as an audible alarm and a backup power source.

Built with quality and efficiency in mind, this pick gives a soft start to your day.

Bringing you color for every mood and a natural sound for every wake-up call.

Imagine getting all the right features of a sunrise alarm clock without spending much. We know it seems almost impossible, but thanks to this budget-friendly option by Homelabs, this purchase is right at your fingertips. This device offers all the good stuff; multicolor options, an adjustable LED display, soothing nature sounds, a radio, sunrise simulation, and a backup battery! Although you trade in advanced tech features and more realistic sunrise simulations, you get a quality product that gets the job done and gives you multiple personalized options at a very low cost.

Set the mood and wake up right with this ridiculously affordable pick.

Start your day right with the most calming sunrise simulation and rock yourself to sleep with relaxing sounds.

Another solid option from Philips provides calm sunrise simulations and a wide range of natural wake-up sounds.

Bringing you color for every mood and a natural sound for every wake-up call.

These products are for individuals that find it hard to sleep and have an even harder time getting up in the morning. Sunrise alarm clocks ease your day from the start with gentle wake calls and sunrise hues, and at night, these devices have a special way of calmly and quickly putting you to bed. They change morning and night routines for the better through pre-programmed lighting, sound, and alarm systems.

What is a sunrise alarm clock? Just as the name implies, sunrise alarm clocks combine the two most popular means of waking up — sunrises and alarms. These devices are a beautiful blend of digital alarm clocks and natural sunrise and sunset simulations. Their top objectives are to make our wind-down and wake-up processes gentler and easier through advanced programming and features, while also doubling as creative bedside lamps. Research shows that sunsets and natural sounds can improve a user’s sleep patterns by up to 50%, and these clocks give us an attainable way to experience that right from our bedrooms.

Health and sleep benefits of a sunrise-stimulated wake-up call There are many ways sunrise simulation can enhance and benefit your overall health. The gradual process of sunrise stimulation helps you wake up naturally and leaves you feeling well-rested and ready for the day ahead. Seeing this kind of light in the morning resets your cardiac rhythm and improves heart function, thereby reducing the risk of heart attacks. They also provide a boost in brain activity and enhance performance after you wake up.

We understand the value of a good night’s rest not only to our health but to our performance levels for the day ahead. We also know how magnificent it feels to wake up to a concept as beautiful as the sunrise with natural sounds playing in the background, and any opportunity to experience that every day is one we would grasp with open arms. That is why we have made it our responsibility to provide you with that option at the tip of your fingers.

As with any product, there are certain things to look out for when setting out to purchase a new sunrise alarm clock. These devices combine several features to make them as resourceful as they are, and we have put together a list of essential qualities your next sunrise alarm clock cannot do without.

Light color and brightness The whole point of owning a sunrise alarm clock is to add a more natural effect to your wake-up call. Not only is it quite irritable to wake up to a burst of light — natural or artificial — it can also really mess with our cognitive senses and have us feeling tired and grumpier than expected. These devices are uniquely built to gradually rouse us from sleep or put us to bed with their sunrise and sunset simulations. The colors of the clock go a long way in determining how natural the simulations are and how beneficial they are to our sleep habits. Most sunrise alarm clocks feature a plain white light, while others have a warm yellow light and possibly even begin with orange and red hues that add to the natural effect and provide a sense of calm. A sunrise alarm clock should have brightness levels ranging from 100 to 400 lux and also have allowances to help you adjust said levels. You want its light to be bright enough to see in any condition but not too bright that it becomes uncomfortable, so the sweet spot for it should be between 300 and 350 lux.

Adjustability Clocks are usually one of the easiest devices to set up, and the more complex this process becomes, the less wanted the product is. With that being said, even though sunrise alarm clocks offer more advanced features than regular clock systems, they should still be easy to use, adjust, and set up. Things like alarm scheduling, sounds, and times should be easily adjusted without any hassles. The right product provides a direct means to do this — whether manually or via an app — without adding any stress to its user.

Alarm sound Another great thing about these devices is that they take away the noisiness that comes with regular alarm sounds and replaces it with calm, natural sounds. These sounds can range from bird chirps to even trees rustling in the wind. Sunrise alarm clocks provide a variety of natural sounds for a calmer wake-up call, as well as common loud alarm sounds for users that have a harder time getting up.

Alarm radio One of the nicest things about owning an alarm system is that it comes with the additional benefit of an FM radio. Don’t worry because you will not need to sacrifice that option with our top picks. You should be able to go about your routines while listening to your favorite radio shows on the go, and thanks to these clocks, you always have an FM radio on standby.

Volume Control As with anything that produces sound, you should be able to adjust its volume with ease according to your taste. These devices give you the option of personalizing your listening experience through straightforward volume control systems.

Customizable Thanks to a wide variety of functionalities, you are also able to customize your sunrise alarm clocks to suit your personality and preferences. Some of these devices are fully manual with limited functionality, while others even allow control through software and mobile apps.

Price vs. quality Of course, we don’t want you to spend a ridiculous amount on an alarm clock, and even though sunrise alarm clocks are a pricier option in general, we have selected devices that are built with durable and stylish materials at decent price ranges. The aesthetic construction of these products effortlessly fits into any room and produces beautiful simulations that immediately teleport you to a more relaxed state. They are designed with ease, portability, functionality, and durability in mind and will stay at your bedside for years to come.

Size The last thing we want is to suggest a product that takes up all the space on your bedside table. Just like a nightlight and an alarm clock, a sunrise alarm clock should be portable enough to be easily carried around and should fit on your table while still leaving room for other necessary belongings.

Duration time This quality refers to how long your sunrise or sunset duration lasts. Typically, this is decided and set by the user through adjustable timer controls, but each device has a maximum cap on how long its sunrise duration time is before the alarm or sounds go off. Sunrise simulations often last for 30 to 90 minutes, depending on the manufacturer. Some devices also allow you to set the duration time in between each light increment, which can be five, ten, fifteen, or even twenty minutes depending on the total simulation time. On the other hand, wind-down sunsets are entirely user-defined depending on how long you’d require a dim-down before you’re put to bed.

Snooze options We have all been there. That moment when you thought you’d be ready to get up but still need an extra five or thirty minutes to feel your most awake self. This undeniable part of being human is what snooze buttons were made for, and just like your regular alarm systems, sunrise alarm clocks also give you a variety of snooze options to have you feeling well rested and alert to begin your day.

Additional features Who doesn’t love having a little something extra? Extra, nice-to-have features are like the cherries on top of every purchased product, and for these devices, their additional features are worth the hype. Sunrise alarm clocks can also double as night lights or reading lights with the right kind of features, and each of our chosen products is suitable for both. Anti-blue light is also a nice feature for a device like this to have because it means they cut out blue light rays that can harm our eyes using a warm yellow tint. This is also another additional feature that all the devices below have.

Start your day right with the most calming sunrise simulation and rock yourself to sleep with relaxing sounds.

The Philips SmartSleep, hands-down makes a chart-topping entry on our list of best sunrise alarm clocks. From its gorgeously realistic sunrise and sunset simulations to its guided meditations and relaxing sounds, what’s not to love about this bad boy? This device packs so many worthwhile features lacking in its counterparts, such as an intuitive app, Bluetooth connectivity, temperature and humidity sensors, and a USB port for extra connectivity. The magic never ends with this one, and the programmable features are truly the gifts that keep on giving.

Looking to add an extra layer of sophistication and comfort to your nighttime and morning routines? Allow us to introduce the Philips SmartSleep Connected Sleep and Wake-Up Light. This pick is for those looking to fully immerse themselves in a sleep ritual and are looking for a sunrise alarm clock that offers so much more than just that.

The Philips SmartSleep offers so many premium features that are simply unmatched by their counterparts. Personalize your wake-up and wind-down experiences through several customizable features such as sunrise and sunset lighting and intensities, guided meditation routines, multiple natural sounds, and room sensors that recommend ways to improve your sleep.

Good sleep does not come cheap with our top pick. The cost of the Philips SmartSleep Connected is considerably pricier than any of our other options due to the fact that it boasts a lot more features. It also isn’t the smallest device, taking up an obvious amount of space on your side table.

From its unique stylish donut shape to its highly intuitive app, what’s not to love about this device? Previously known as Somneo, the HF3670 is a standout sunrise alarm clock in the Philips SmartSleep and Wake-Up Light series. Through the SleepMapper app, you can track your sleeping habits and times, as well as adjust settings like light length, intensity, pre-set alarm scheduling, and sounds. The device offers up to four different sunrises each day, with eight wake-up sounds and 25 brightness settings. At night, its 315 lux white light gradually dims down into beautiful hues of yellow and soft red, backed by any of the 20 relaxing nature sounds, from summer birds to island reds, and any one of seven rhythms of light-guided breathing meditation that quickly lull you to sleep. This scenic picture is beautifully cast by its donut-shaped lens, which has a distinct way of spreading light over your room like warm butter. It has a night light that can easily be activated at the touch of a button and has several other discreet buttons on its surface, including the Smart Snooze. Through its Ambitrack monitoring system, the Philips SmartSleep Connected uses sensors to measure your bedroom’s temperature, noise, light, and humidity levels and recommend ways to improve your sleep space and routine. You can also listen to the radio while you get ready to start your day or play your own tunes through the Bluetooth speaker, USB port, or AUX cord outlet. Whether you want to be teleported to the Caribbean or need a calm ‘wake-me-up’ before the day ahead, this device has you covered.

Another solid option from Philips provides calm sunrise simulations and a wide range of natural wake-up sounds.

The Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light offers almost as many premium features as its winning sibling. Although it may lack its own app, Bluetooth connectivity, and lulling sounds, this device casts a beautiful gradual sunrise simulation through its headlight-shaped lens and gives a wide range of natural wake-up sounds as well as a decent radio. For our hard-to-wake users, this product also features backup alarms as well as an audible alarm and a backup power source.

If you prefer a more gradual wake-up call as opposed to the blinding light of most sunrise alarm clocks, here is the sunrise-inspired Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light! Wake up more naturally and refreshed and start your day right with this soothing device.

Although our runner-up may not have all the bells and whistles of our top pick, the Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light (HF3520) still has an edge over other likely products on the market thanks to its unique sunrise and sunset simulations. This sunrise alarm clock is very popular and is also Philip’s best-selling Wake-Up Light!

Automated, tech-savvy enthusiasts may not really enjoy this option as it has limited functionality and fully-manual features.

The SmartSleep Wake-Up Light (HF3520) is another remarkable sunrise alarm clock created by Philips. Just like other devices in this series, this also offers a more natural approach to the wake-up routine through its adaptive sunrise simulation. As opposed to just blinding you from the jump with white light, it takes us on a journey from a soothing red-tinted light that eventually grows into a bright 300 lux yellow light within 30 minutes, of course, backed by one of five natural wake-up sounds. The SmartSleep Wake-Up Light Series by Philips is the only device that seems to have mastered this art. Its headlight-shaped lamp is constructed in a way that beautifully diffuses and softens light across your bedroom walls, as opposed to concentrating on one area. You can also choose to wake up with your favorite FM radio show, and if you aren’t ready to be up just yet, gently tap anywhere on the device to snooze for nine minutes, or get jolted awake with a backup alarm. When it’s time for bed, the LED display automatically dims to fit your room’s lighting and continues to decrease based on your set duration. The Philips SmartSleep Wake-Up Light (HF3520) has 20 brightness settings, four display brightness levels, and a backup power source, and is also one of Philip’s wake-up lights that are clinically proven to work.

Bringing you color for every mood and a natural sound for every wake-up call.

Imagine getting all the right features of a sunrise alarm clock without spending much. We know it seems almost impossible, but thanks to this budget-friendly option by Homelabs, this purchase is right at your fingertips. This device offers all the good stuff; multicolor options, an adjustable LED display, soothing nature sounds, a radio, sunrise simulation, and a backup battery! Although you trade in advanced tech features and more realistic sunrise simulations, you get a quality product that gets the job done and gives you multiple personalized options at a very low cost.

If you don’t necessarily need anything too fancy and are instead just looking for a decent quality sunrise alarm clock that gets the job done in a straightforward and simple way, this budget-friendly option from Homelabs might be the one for you. Doubling as a bedside mood lamp, this option is cost-effective, multipurpose, and has most of the essential perks you will find with our top picks.

A lot of us don’t see the point of spending a huge amount of money on an "alarm clock," and that’s what makes this device so great. It offers most of the essential features provided by other high-end sunrise clocks — wake-up and wind-down gradual lighting, FM radio, snooze effect, LED display, nature sounds, and different brightness settings — all at a budget-friendly cost. To top it off, it also allows you to set the mood with up to eight different colored light options.

The sunrise and sunset effects are not half as realistic as our other picks and are instead more of warm white light. This device is also not USB rechargeable, and some users have said the light goes off in the mornings once the timer is up. It also has limited functionality and isn’t the best option for users who want more than just an alarm clock.

This super cost-effective option from Homelabs gives other sunrise alarm clocks within its price range a run for their money. It features all the essentials and throws in some desirable extras, all for the cost of less than half the price of our runner-up. The Homelabs Sunrise Alarm Clock helps you rise up bright and early with a 30 minutes gradual lighting system, backed up by a variety of natural sounds like birds and ocean waves, and a five-minute snoozer. Although you might miss the realistic red undertone of the sunrise and the warm buttery diffused cast across your entire room, you get a light bright enough to wake you up but not too bright that it overwhelms you. It spoils you for options with a 12 or 24-hour LED digital clock display that can be dimmed down or turned off entirely at three brightness levels, and eight mood color options that perfectly double as a bedside lamp. At night, you can activate the sunset feature that dims off according to your programmed time as you drift off to sleep while listening to your favorite FM radio program. The Homelabs Sunrise Alarm Clock is portable, fully manual, and comes with a one-year warranty.

Do less and gain so much more with this intuitive night light design option from Casper.

The Casper Glow Light is by far the most intuitive option on our list. With easy-to-use, stress-free gestures, this device can quickly set a calm, relaxing tone to your night and morning routines. We love the minimalistic capsule shape of this sunrise alarm clock. However, the absence of a clock, radio, and audible alarm sounds appears to be lacking in functionality. However, if you’re looking for a soothing, Wi-Fi-connected, portable night light that uses an app and can be brought to life with a mere "flick of the wrist," look no further than this pick.

The Casper Glow Light is perfect for those looking for a perfect night light option that requires little to no effort. If you have a hard time falling asleep or are a midnight crawler who doesn’t like too much light, this device is ever-ready to show up for you and gently lull you to sleep.

When it comes to intuitive design, no other option on our list beats the Casper Glow Light. This device was made with sleepers in mind and requires only a few gentle gestures to get it up and running. Its user-friendly app makes it even more enjoyable to use, and its soft gradual lighting is an alarm system in itself. It makes the perfect nighttime companion for users of all ages and is portable and durable in design.

This device serves more as a bedside lamp and less as an alarm clock. It has no clock display, alarm sounds, natural sounds, or radio, and offers only one shade of light. It is also quite an expensive option for a product that offers such limited functionality and cannot be set up without a smartphone connected to the app.

Setting up a sunrise alarm clock is a pretty straightforward process, just as you would set up any other alarm system. Although each manufacturer has its own unique way of how this is done, whether through manual controls or an app, there are a few major things to do to fully set up your device.

Do I need to clean my alarm clock? There is hardly ever any deep cleaning that needs to be done with sunrise alarm clocks. However, a good lint-free dust every now and then will help sustain their lifeline. This avoids vents and other openings from getting clogged up by dust, which can wreak havoc on the inside of your device.

What to do if my alarm clock doesn’t go off or doesn’t turn off If your alarm clock doesn’t go off, it’s possible that it either wasn’t set up properly or there’s an underlying problem like a glitch in the system. Not to worry, it’s nothing that a little research and customer support won’t fix. A rule of thumb for going about this is checking your settings, and if all is good on that end, repowering/resetting your device. If the issue persists, rely on support from other users through online question forums or contact the manufacturer’s support directly for more detailed help.

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