Philips HF3480 Wake-up Light
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Customer Reviews of Philips HF3480 Wake-up Light
Customer Review: I wake up on time now
Summary: 5 Stars
I've never used a dawn simulator before, or any kind of light therapy device. I did the research, read reviews, and finally chose this one. After the first month I tossed out my screechy old digital alarm clock and now wake up exclusively with this thing.
I'm not going back to alarm clocks - EVER.
I have to get up at about 4:00 am M-F year round. The lamp starts lighting up about 3:30 am and gets to full brightness by 4:00 am when the additional alarm - I chose birds chirping - kicks in. I usually lay in bed until 4:30 am, with my eyes closed, facing the lamp, thus getting the recommended 30 minute full sun exposure without moving a muscle. I'm much more alert during the day. I think more clearly. In general, I just feel better than I have in years.
It also doubles as a bedside lamp since you can turn the light on and off manually.
The brightness of the light can be adjusted quite easily so if you're a light sleeper you might want to start out at a lower brightness. I sleep like the dead so I started out at the highest setting. You can turn the sound down, thus disabling the secondary alarm, and just wake up by light if you choose to.
One caveat: There's no way to change the bulb if it goes out and I have no idea how long the bulb will last.
Also: Dust regularly. Dust dims the light more than you might think.
UPDATE: Under the little rubber feet are screws which I believe may allow access to the inner workings of this lamp. I haven't tried them yet, because mine's still working and I don't want to risk breaking it. However, if you're desperate and out of options, maybe this will give you one more thing to try. Good luck.
Customer Review: This is easier on my heart.
Summary: 5 Stars
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With old alarm clocks I would be jolted awake, in shock from the loud, fast and blaring beeps, and it would literally make my chest hurt. This lovely product starts off very quietly, getting slightly louder every 5 or so seconds until it reaches the volume you choose. My husband and I like the wind chimes. I don't really use the light in the morning, which you can pick whether you want to use it or not, as the window in front of me lets in enough light. I can imagine someone who wakes up before dawn could utilize this with great results. On days I need to get up really early I look forward to using the light option. One thing I wish was different was when you use this to go to sleep, I wish the light would gradually dim every couple minutes or so, but instead it stays at the brightness you set it at and shuts off after the 15, 30, 45 minutes you picked. Also, I wish this had a "thunderstorm" or "waterfall" sound to pick from. I like how you can use the radio as an alarm as well. Overall, I'm happy with this product and I won't be going back to the old alarms.Customer Review: Wake Up Snuggling with Philips HF3480 Wake-up Light
Summary: 5 Stars
Now I have a slow and easy wake-up time, which gives me a chance to snuggle as I'm waking up. My partner likes it, too! Who could ask for more?
The Philips HF3480 Wake-up Light is easy to program and has a "QuickStart Guide" to help you. The unit will retain the settings for awhile; it just did during an electric outage caused by the recent California storms.
You can set the brightness of the light and the volume of the alarm sound that you choose. We like the birds and wind chimes; haven't tried the drums yet - maybe when we need to wake up at 3:00AM to get to the airport. The unit has a surprisingly good speaker.
Interestingly, I'm now waking up a little earlier than the alarm - I think it is training me to expect it.
This does exactly what I wanted, so the price is ok with me. It is SO much better than the "NatureBright PER3 Deluxe Light Therapy Lamp" that I returned.
Customer Review: worked great for 6 months- said they're replacing
Summary: 5 Stars
I think this is the best thing ever!!! After 6 months the light died. I was very upset and was planning on calling and then got discouraged after reading some of other people's experience. Then I read one review that mentioned the 2 yr warranty. I called and didn't even have to ask, the rep automatically said a replacement was being sent. As I was getting off the phone I receieved the email confirmation. I will come update if they do not follow through....otherwise, it's crappy that the bulb doesn't last long but as long as they replace it I guess it's not that bad. I'd prefer to not have to go without it even for a day, but oh well. And I normally only set it to 4 out of 20 bc it's close to my head and would start waking me up much early than I wanted. So it's not like I was using it to the max setting and I never used the dusk setting.Customer Review: Perfect - a lifesaver: It helps our SAD.
Summary: 5 Stars
We've used this for a year and a half - now in our second winter. Superb!
I love waking to the sound of the birds and the light rises so finely that I'm awake before I realize I'm awake. That is the way we all felt when we were little kids who bounced out of bed at sunrise to challenge each new day. It is truly strange to experience this again - FIFTY YEARS LATER!
Everytime we use this lamp, we have a better day.
I agree that the dial control is difficult at first, but I found that the trick to putting the right pressure on it was to turn the lamp on its side so that I was pushing the dial wheel AWAY from me rather than pushing the wheen INTO the lamp body. After that, this became easy.
But this so you won't feel so SAD!