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Philips - SmartSleep Wake-up Light - White/Gray
Average customer rating
3.8
(201 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 201 reviews
5 Stars
84
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
21
2 Stars
23
1 Star
20
76%of customers recommend this product.
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136 out of
178)
Customer Reviews for Philips - SmartSleep Wake-up Light - White/Gray
Customer Rating
1
Good Light...Bad Features!
on August 20, 2015
Posted by: NoParking
Gender:Female
I love the colored light progression but for the price, this clock should do much more than that! I diligently used this clock for an entire month and then sent it back because it was very frustrating. First, it has no battery backup so when the power went out, so did the alarm clock. A battery backup is necessary and its a primary design in every cheap alarm clock that one can buy...but not in this expensive model. Second, the snooze will only turn off the sound but not the light...not a snooze at all. One is supposed to be able to touch the face of the light to go into snooze mode, but that is only if the sound is playing and even with that, the light stays on. Ugh! Third, the digital clock display only dims but does not allow one to turn it off at night so that it has a dark face. Again, this should be included in a clock that costs this much. And finally, the base is too narrow so the light tips over easily. When you are sleepy and trying to turn it off and it rolls around, it is very frustrating, but I have to admit...that frustration would get me out of bed. This clock caused nothing but grief so I sent it back. On the positive side, the light is perfect for reading at night and the progression in the morning is very gentle and works well. If Phillips fixes these basic problems, I will gladly buy this alarm clock again for the existing price or even greater. Until then, I've bought a different brand at a lower price that does all these things except...their progression light is not as good. Hmm...!? Please Phillips, read this review and upgrade this model and I will be the first to buy it.
Pros: colored progression light is great
Cons: no battery backup, no ability to turn out the clock display, snooze doesn't turn off light just sound, base is too narrow and unstable
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
Best alarm clock for a great lifestyle
on July 22, 2015
Posted by: Brad2811
Gender:Male
I am not a morning person, but waking up with this alarm clock makes getting out of bed just a little bit easier! It's easy to use, works beautifully, and also functions as an excellent bedside lamp! The sounds are great and I love how customizable it is. A great buy!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
1
Disappointing snooze Function
on June 3, 2015
Posted by: Owen123
Gender:Male
I had a previous model for many years and loved it until it stopped working. I bought the top of the line here, but its snooze function is too sensitive. It's supposed to snooze from touching the front of the lamp, but instead if I make any movement near my nightstand, it snoozes. Then I have to turn the radio back on. It's a neat feature, but it's more of an inconvenience now.
Pros: nice design
Cons: snooze touch sensitivity is too sensitive
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
4
Very gentle wake-up!
on January 2, 2015
Posted by: PaulG
Gender:Male
This is a great product; provides a very gentle wake-up. The only drawback is the control system... it is not intuitive nor easy to manage. Having said this, the gentle wake-up that this product provides is well worth the irritation of the control system.
Pros: natural gentle wake-up
Cons: tedious controls
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent
on December 4, 2014
Posted by: meryrubio
Gender:Female
beyond all expectations, cant live with out it now that i discovered it. im suprised not many know about natural light alarms.. i was in the dark as well!! Design looks just like in the pic, futuristic and sleek!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
My first morning being woken gently
on October 31, 2014
Posted by: Lalabee
Gender:Female
I could sense the light growing, coming out of a sleepy fog, then the music I chose began to play so softly.
Definitely a delight and far more peaceful than some screaming noise in your ears shocking you awake.
I'm up earlier than I usually am and my goal is to train my body to wake earlier and earlier every day.
Thank you Phillips. This is a god-send for me.
Definitely a delight and far more peaceful than some screaming noise in your ears shocking you awake.
I'm up earlier than I usually am and my goal is to train my body to wake earlier and earlier every day.
Thank you Phillips. This is a god-send for me.
Pros: gentle waking, warm light
Cons: snooze isn't really easy, tiny buttons on face are clumsy
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Customer Rating
5
Best alarm ever!
on August 14, 2014
Posted by: TheBlusStory
Gender:Male
It's a best alarm ever I've used.
It likes really sunset or sunrise.
very nice to buy this cool item!
It likes really sunset or sunrise.
very nice to buy this cool item!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com
Posted by: Kellie63
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was a bit skeptical at first based on some of the reviews, particularly the ease of use. Many people complained about the buttons, etc, but I found that once I knew, after the first time using, where everything was...VERY easy! I have room darkening blinds so even on weekends when I get to sleep in...the light doesn't really wake me. This Wake-Up Light works perfect and sometimes I have to wonder whether it's the REAL-LIVE birds chirping or my light! :) Thank you Philips...love it!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting philips.com