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This is where sunrise alarm clocks come in.

How do sunrise alarm clocks work?

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However, in the winter, its near impossible to wake to natural light.

The best sunrise alarm clockswork by gently waking you up with light.

From setting your favorite radio stations to choosing between 15 different sounds (including kittens purring and goats?!

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), as well as all the different sunset options meant I dreaded setting it up.

I also liked the design.

Did the sunrise alarm clock work?

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No matter how bright I set the sunrise, it didnt wake me up.

However, my partner wasnt a fan.

If you have a different schedule to the person you share a room with, its difficult to manage.

Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300

I loved all of the features, but especially the sunset.

By simply pressing the sunset button, the lamp would slowly dim over 30 minutes.

Alongside this, the weird and wacky sound options gave my husband and I a lot of joy.

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Who wouldnt want to wake up to the sound of goats or the purr of kittens?

It sounds silly, but laughing that early in the morning sets you up for a great day.

With 15 different sounds to accompany the light, including radio, it’s the perfect bedside lamp.

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Read our guide onwaking up on darker morningsfor more tips and advice.

Practise good sleep hygiene

Sleep hygienerefers to the habits you make before bed.

Some can help you get better sleep, others can hinder the quality of sleep youre getting.

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