Whether you prefer a soft glow or a brighter illumination, the WL50 ensures a personalized wake-up experience. The light is super bright for reading and can be dimmed nice and low on a night when I’m trying to wind down. The Beurer Wake-Up Clock features two separate alarm settings, allowing you to set a 'back-up' alarm to combat oversleeping. The only drawback is that it’s surprisingly fiddly to set, using small rubbery buttons and very small icons in the corners of the clock display. The light closely simulates sunrise in both strength and hue and has been registered with the MHRA as a way to combat SAD.

When I first switched it on, the warm glow emanating from the huge light box (it’s the biggest in Lumie's range) gave me an instant boost. It’s quick and easy to set up, and I was pleased I didn’t need to do any tedious messing about on my smartphone (I spend enough of my life there as it is). I was up and out of bed in like 5 minutes and it usually takes me a good 15 minutes to fully wake up and get moving. Its compact size and easy installation make it a practical choice for use in the bedroom, or even in the office.I occasionally follow guided breathing exercises on Youtube to help me unwind, so to have a similar feature integrated into my bedside lamp is something else. I live in a basement flat so even though my desk faces the window, on the brightest of autumn or winter days I barely see any sunlight once it dips down behind the houses opposite. Wake-up lights are designed to wake you with increasingly bright light, which is a great alternative to an actual sunrise.

Sometimes, knowing a dark and gloomy autumn is coming can be more depressing than the season itself. Further information on the warranty and warranty conditions can be found in the warranty leaflet supplied.The device may only be used for the purpose for which it is designed and in the manner spec-ified in the instructions for use. Our Hardware brands include, DeWalt, Makita, Bahco, Irwin, Faithful, Roughneck, Stanley, Draper, Black and Decker, Fleetwood Paint. Before the alarm sounds, the Wake Up Light will gradually begin to brighten your room like a natural sunrise.

Wake-up light alarm clocks are also a good choice for people who use earplugs for sleeping, since you don’t need to hear them for them to wake you up. Usually, I'm okay in the morning — I take my multivitamins, vitamin D gummies and ginger shot, make a coffee to go and head out for a walk (I find getting actual sunlight on my face, fresh air and exercise is a lifesaver in the autumn and winter). The products or services listed have been selected independently by journalists after hands-on testing or sourcing expert opinions. Read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.The idea is that you set an alarm for that time, and in the run-up to that happening, the light from the lamp will gradually grow. With light intensity of 2000 lux, this light can easily be used as a night or reading light as well.