Wake Up Naturally With a Sun Alarm Clock
Imagine waking up to chirping birdsong and a gradual sunrise. Yes, that could be you, everyday if you have a sun alarm clock. These wonderful devices simulate sunset and sunrise right inside your bedroom. How do they work? The basic idea is quite simple. At your preset time, nature music will begin (birdsong, rain, ocean sounds, etc.) and a lamp in the clock will start to glow. Based upon a preset, usually around 30 minutes, the lamp will reach full brightness. Those of you who suffer from seasonal affective disorder can get some relief from these devices. There are many features to consider when purchasing this kind of alarm clock and special attention should be paid to the details before ordering.
First of all, the type of lamp inside the unit is an important consideration. Some units are simply too dim to wake you up. What good is a sun alarm clock if it is not bright enough to wake you up? Obviously, it is no good. Some clever manufacturers have a novel solution to this problem. Rather than going with a large wattage bulb inside the clock which may cause heat issues, they include a wall plug that you can plug your own lamp into. You plug your lamp into this device and then plug it into the wall. When it comes time to wake you up, the clock will fade your lamp in and out to simulate sunrise and sunset. This type of arrangement is most efficient and flexible. You are not tied to the internal lamp of the clock which is a good thing because those lamps don’t last forever.
Most people also need sound to wake up in the morning. To accomplish this, a good sun alarm clock will have built in sounds to wake you up. Typical sounds include nature sounds, ocean sounds, rain sounds, etc. In addition to nature sounds, some units allow you to load your mp3 music files into them for added flexibility. Then the standard AM/FM radio is usually included. If you live in an area with poor reception, you’ll be thankful for the built in nature sounds and the option to use your own mp3 files.
