#PHILIPS SMARTSLEEP 3670 ANDROID#
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#PHILIPS SMARTSLEEP 3670 ANDROID#

Unlike other app-enabled clocks we tested, this one gives you the ability to set functions on the clock itself or via Philips’ optional SleepMapper app (available for both iOS and Android ).

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The HF3670’s reliability is also better than most others in the face of a power outage it comes with a backup battery designed to hold the time and your settings for eight hours when there’s no electricity, plus a backup alarm that’s automatically activated and beeps for a minute at the wake-up time you set if the clock loses power. The orange glow of the display panel is easy to read and the touch controls are simpler to use than those of most other clocks in this category. “Orbs and spheres are softer in form so they tend to have a more soothing aesthetic than rectangular or boxy alarms,” says Los Angeles-based designer Sarah Barnard, who points out organic shapes are also “versatile and minimalist” enough to fit into various design schemes. This clock’s modern, rounded design is a plus too. (The only two that are about 25% brighter than this clock, the Hatch Restore and Lumie Bodyclock 300, are significantly inferior in functionality.) The HF3670 also offers eight different wake-up sounds- “Nepal bowls” and “morning Alps” were our favorites-along with an FM radio tuner, for people who want to listen to the radio in the morning. That’s at least about 15% brighter than the median of those we tested. Using a light meter, we measured the maximum as 660 lux from a one-foot distance. The HF3670’s light cycles through 25 degrees of brightness for a gradual sunrise or sunset effect during whichever time interval you set-for example, 30 minutes before you want to get up or just five minutes. Its light is brighter than many of the others we tried, which means it’s more likely to wake you, and it is smartly designed with features some competitors are lacking-most notably, a backup alarm and a smartphone app for setting the clock and providing sleep insights.

While it’s at least $40 pricier than the majority of other models we tested, the Philips SmartSleep Connected Sleep and Wake-Up Light HF3670/60 is the sunrise alarm we recommend for most people.

More expensive than most sunrise alarms (but often on sale).

Sensors for capturing temperature, humidity, light and sound data.

This sunrise alarm clock has a bright, even white light and is packed with high-end features.

Runner-up sunrise alarm clock (with military time).

If you’d like to read how we vetted and tested these sunrise alarm clocks and which experts we consulted, scroll down for more detail. It also includes sleep tracking and other special features you can control remotely via a smartphone app. Philips SmartSleep Connected Sleep and Wake-Up Light HF3670/60 is the model we recommend most for its effective light progression, assortment of soothing sounds and elegant design. These are our three top picks to transform your mornings. There are many clocks on the market that deliver on the sunrise concept to varying degrees of brightness and effectiveness, so we spoke to sleep experts and tested 12 firsthand to pinpoint the most reliable, best-looking options.

Of course, the sunrise isn’t always going to align with your schedule-but a dawn-simulating alarm, which emits light that gets gradually brighter, can consistently deliver this less jarring wakeup experience.

Waking up to the sun can be a more pleasant way to start the day than being jolted awake by a blaring smartphone alarm or the sound of morning shock jocks on the radio.

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