It's so freaking expensive though... It appears to be a LED light with an alarm clock. :S Had the sound been better, then maybe. It seems what you are paying for is design.
@Diego Huijbregts, it could be the case, but Philips have been selling these for over a decade now. So any research costs have been repaid for sure. The reason for high price must be the brand name, because at this price it is actually better to buy some smart assistant with touch screen display. There you can download an app with similar wake-up light effects and sounds. Better investment, at least in my opinion.
Ikea actually has their own alarm clock that has both the light and the sounds, its only 19 dollars, its recharable, and its small portable, and will for sure wake you up, wonderful device tbh. It's called the FNURRA.
Were you able to actually set the alarms for different days? You mention it in your video but I don’t see where in the settings i am able to set the days for the alarms
I have one of the older models... Love the idea, but it made me incapable of sleeping through light (e.g. dawn) because it apparently rewired my brain to assume light = alarm. Maybe I should give it another try.
I’m pretty sure you can snooze the light as well. You just need to touch the light anywhere with 2 fingers simultaneously and it snoozes the light and sound.
While turning tha alarm off the light stayed on but now it's going off together with the alarm. How can I change it that the light stays on after going alarm off?
I wake up with my cellphone alarm and with a good mood, so I wonder if this product is gonna help me or something similar. Also, I'm between this wake-up light and a Lenovo Smart Clock (normal clock but with Alexa built-in). What would you do?
Hi, thanks for the informative video. But I have one question, I had a Phillips wake up light HF3485 that now is broken and I need a new one. The one thing I’d liked with the old one, was that when I had to snooze, I just needed to hit my bed table. Do that work on this one?
Thanks for the video! If the lightbulb burns out, is it replaceable? If not, do you know if there is a similar quality product which offers the option to replace the bulb?
So I can use it as white noise machine and room light, independent of alarm? I am guessing that using it as independent radio is not good because the sound quality is that bad.
So this might be a little late, but yes, you can adjust the brightness of the numbers and display in general. There are six different brightness levels (on my model, at least), ranging from barely visible in daylight, to very bright. Hope it helps :)
Let's see.. if you got a philips hue system, you could use IFTTT to create the same effect right? Just say if time == wake-up time, then fade-in light. It seems you can even set this up in the philips hue app? Likewise you can setup sounds fading in/out. Then why would you want a philips somneo? Rather have a hue light, with all the benefits of the hue.
I thought the same thing as you, and used the Hue system to create the same fade on wake up effect. Unfortunately Hue lights don't dim very low. So in a dark room the light would turn on at its dimmest setting and be too bright for my taste. Effectively waking me up straight away.
Nice but i don't think i can justify over $200 on a glorified night light; $100 I would go for it. I got the idea for this because of the lighting they have in aeroplanes to wake passengers up when it's still dark.
i always wanted one of these , however i can't get past the price point no matter how good the review.. if it was wireless id consider it.. maybe next version. thx for the insight
@@ErinLawrenceTV I just stumbled on your reviews in a sea of reviewers.. (yep subscribed!) it is nice the way you are organized and give actual real relevant information.. plus your videos are easy to spot as they all have your smile for thumbnails! (maybe i'm biased being Canadian too) keep up the great work Erin :)
Hmmm... only 2 alarms.... I always use 3 alarms (intervals of 15 min) to wake up, can't give up that ritual. And the price! My goodness, the functions don't really justify the price imo. At best I'd pay $90 for it
Hi Erin, thanks for showing the Somneo model from Philips. I've been interested in these lights for some years now after I got myself the HF3520 wake-up light back 2015. I'm really glad I bought it back then, as it has been very handy in the dark north of Sweden where I live. I also like how you created and structured your video, it gives me a lot of inspiration on how I can improve and adjust my own videos in the future. I'm pretty new to youtube and I recently uploaded my first video where I share my thoughts on the HF3520 from Philips. th-cam.com/video/MGwUu2cJNi0/w-d-xo.html Would be really cool if you would check it out and share your thoughts on it, as It would be awesome to get some feedback from an active user like yourself. Thanks again and cheers :)
seems like it's overpriced. almost 3 times the cost of their cheaper wake up lights - but does exactly the same i much prefer physical buttons though. so this is a no-buy for me
No cheap alarm clock lights up the room like this does. If you can show me one I’ll return mine and get what you claim. Seriously, it lights up the whole room like the sun ☀️. Very nice
Just saw this tiday for 200 at Wal-Mart..... you have to be kidding me.... 35.99 is considerable... 200 is a joke . My smart phone can be on a wireless charger with a sleep app running for the cost of my wireless plan.
This is by far the best wake up light review I've seen so far, thank you!
Wow, thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
That bird chirping sounds very cute ❤️
Thanks Bob!
It's so freaking expensive though... It appears to be a LED light with an alarm clock. :S Had the sound been better, then maybe. It seems what you are paying for is design.
Can't disagree with that. Thanks for watching.
Right now its 179.99 on Amazon.ca it is 199.99 with taxes.
@@ErinLawrenceTV is it working for people who dont sleep ?
@Diego Huijbregts, it could be the case, but Philips have been selling these for over a decade now. So any research costs have been repaid for sure. The reason for high price must be the brand name, because at this price it is actually better to buy some smart assistant with touch screen display. There you can download an app with similar wake-up light effects and sounds. Better investment, at least in my opinion.
Designed specifically for or to idiots who cant difference between $ 50 or $ 200.50
Valuations.
Your voice is soooo perfect for the news ❤ lol great content btw
Thanks! Maybe it's because I used to be on the news? ;)
Ikea actually has their own alarm clock that has both the light and the sounds, its only 19 dollars, its recharable, and its small portable, and will for sure wake you up, wonderful device tbh. It's called the FNURRA.
Hey, thanks for that! No idea Ikea had their own version!
Were you able to actually set the alarms for different days? You mention it in your video but I don’t see where in the settings i am able to set the days for the alarms
Yes. The settings are confusing.. and I don't have it any more or I'd run through it to double check.
The newest model HF3670/60 can be used with an app. You can set days for the alarm on the app.
Would it break if I looped string through the middle hole to hang it? I live in a college dorm and don't have enough desk or floor space for it.
I don’t think it would break but it would probably end up upside down.
I have one of the older models... Love the idea, but it made me incapable of sleeping through light (e.g. dawn) because it apparently rewired my brain to assume light = alarm.
Maybe I should give it another try.
Ha! I never thought of that!
Can you update please. Would love to see a review for the HF3670/60 that has cell phone connectivity
Oh, is there a new version already!? Must investigate!
😲Awesome innovation by Philips👌
It's pretty neat! Thanks for watching, Philjoy!
I’m pretty sure you can snooze the light as well. You just need to touch the light anywhere with 2 fingers simultaneously and it snoozes the light and sound.
Thanks for the review. Do you know if there is an actual reason for the hole in the middle (compared to the other versions)?
I think it’s just the design. Kind of mod.
Can i connect speakers to it with the aux port for better sound quality?
While turning tha alarm off the light stayed on but now it's going off together with the alarm. How can I change it that the light stays on after going alarm off?
Good review - You cant justify that pricetag, especially since that speaker is pretty rubbish
I wake up with my cellphone alarm and with a good mood, so I wonder if this product is gonna help me or something similar. Also, I'm between this wake-up light and a Lenovo Smart Clock (normal clock but with Alexa built-in). What would you do?
I’m not a fan of waking up to a smart phone, that’s why I prefer this device.
Hi, thanks for the informative video.
But I have one question, I had a Phillips wake up light HF3485 that now is broken and I need a new one. The one thing I’d liked with the old one, was that when I had to snooze, I just needed to hit my bed table. Do that work on this one?
Thanks for the review!
Thank you for watching.
can this be fully automated..? meaning light comes up gradually from 6:30 pm and darkens by 9:30pm likewise in the morning ...
Not that I recall. Have you looked at Philips Hue?
Thanks for the video! If the lightbulb burns out, is it replaceable? If not, do you know if there is a similar quality product which offers the option to replace the bulb?
Great question! I don’t think the lightbulbs are replaceable. But even on the older ones I’ve had for a few years, the bulbs are still going strong.
Did anyone find that the alarm went off nightly at midnight? I can't seem to fix this
Whaaaaa?
I HAD to press like once I heard Metric playing as the alarm :D
So I can use it as white noise machine and room light, independent of alarm? I am guessing that using it as independent radio is not good because the sound quality is that bad.
You could, yes!
How does it compare to the Philips Wake Up Light? Are the natural sounds pretty comparable in terms of quality?
Ooooh. Good question. I haven’t tried that particular light… But I will see if I can get my hands on it!
Does it have white noise? I am hoping for something with the sound of running water, or the passenger cabin of a cruising jet.
It does. But not the airplane. erinlyyc.com/2018/06/02/philips-somneo-sleep-wake-light-review/
Thank you for your speedy response to my query, Erin : )
My pleasure. Thanks for watching!
I can’t get over the fact that it’s huge and looks like a toilet bowl. I hope they come out with another version.
Great review as always!!! Now that this can remove my phone from the room what about my iPad? LOL 😝
Same with me! I read books on the ipad!
Invest in a Kindle or a similar product! Way kinder to the eyes than an iPad
1. Yes you can get enough sleep 2. Blue light from phones is not enough to distrupt sleep, it's the content that keeps us awake
blue light does disturb
if you go to sleep to white noise how will it wake you up in the morning if the noise just plays all night?
You can set it on a timer.
can u disable the sound
How to connect with mobile
Is there a way to make the numbers brighter?
So this might be a little late, but yes, you can adjust the brightness of the numbers and display in general. There are six different brightness levels (on my model, at least), ranging from barely visible in daylight, to very bright. Hope it helps :)
3:51..... and always have a bat nearby, if the snooze touch screen button isn't working.
Could anyone tell me how long the power chord is? My power socket is roughly 2 meters away from my nightstand.
Only about 1M
@@ErinLawrenceTV OK, good to know. Thanks for the quick reply!
Good vid!
Let's see.. if you got a philips hue system, you could use IFTTT to create the same effect right? Just say if time == wake-up time, then fade-in light. It seems you can even set this up in the philips hue app? Likewise you can setup sounds fading in/out.
Then why would you want a philips somneo? Rather have a hue light, with all the benefits of the hue.
I thought the same thing as you, and used the Hue system to create the same fade on wake up effect. Unfortunately Hue lights don't dim very low. So in a dark room the light would turn on at its dimmest setting and be too bright for my taste. Effectively waking me up straight away.
Also, the somneo is portable. It's a bit inconveniently shaped, but it's very light-weight; I always bring mine with me when I travel.
Good review !
Thanks for the compliment S!d!
Its sound good buth the price i will pay for it will make me sleep less evertime i look to it 🤷♂️
Qual seria o preço mesmo ?
Should at least have an app to manage settings and alarms..
Nice but i don't think i can justify over $200 on a glorified night light; $100 I would go for it.
I got the idea for this because of the lighting they have in aeroplanes to wake passengers up when it's still dark.
The LED Daylight Bulb Makes Me Sleepy. I Have One Next To The Computer And I Love The White Light But I Get Sleepy Every Time.
Guess what. We have smart lightbulbs nowadays. With speakers. Maybe some of those have that functionality.
Thanks,
i always wanted one of these , however i can't get past the price point no matter how good the review.. if it was wireless id consider it.. maybe next version. thx for the insight
I’m glad you found the video helpful!
@@ErinLawrenceTV I just stumbled on your reviews in a sea of reviewers.. (yep subscribed!) it is nice the way you are organized and give actual real relevant information.. plus your videos are easy to spot as they all have your smile for thumbnails! (maybe i'm biased being Canadian too) keep up the great work Erin :)
YAY! Thanks so much for the kind words. Glad to have you here.
Hmmm... only 2 alarms.... I always use 3 alarms (intervals of 15 min) to wake up, can't give up that ritual. And the price! My goodness, the functions don't really justify the price imo. At best I'd pay $90 for it
Multiple alarms to wake up don't make sense with a light based alarm
why is it 800 dollars in Brazil though )):
WHY IS IT SO EXPENSIVE?!
Ghebrehiwet because philips does clinical trials for these, that's a lot more expensive than just selling a light that dims and brightens itself
Because PHILIPS 😁
Huh, I got this and it actually is Wifi connected to control via smartphone, which is much more intuitive.
Where’d you buy it?
The Connected one is a different more expensive model that as a few extra features.
wow that is cool
Neat. right?
Erin Lawrence yeah looking brilliant
Hi Erin, thanks for showing the Somneo model from Philips. I've been interested in these lights for some years now after I got myself the HF3520 wake-up light back 2015. I'm really glad I bought it back then, as it has been very handy in the dark north of Sweden where I live. I also like how you created and structured your video, it gives me a lot of inspiration on how I can improve and adjust my own videos in the future. I'm pretty new to youtube and I recently uploaded my first video where I share my thoughts on the HF3520 from Philips. th-cam.com/video/MGwUu2cJNi0/w-d-xo.html Would be really cool if you would check it out and share your thoughts on it, as It would be awesome to get some feedback from an active user like yourself. Thanks again and cheers :)
Very expensive and some users have had the entire clock die on them after a few months. Pass
this thing is a piece of crap. Has no effect on me. Luckily, got this as a lottery winning ticket.
seems like it's overpriced. almost 3 times the cost of their cheaper wake up lights - but does exactly the same
i much prefer physical buttons though. so this is a no-buy for me
No cheap alarm clock lights up the room like this does. If you can show me one I’ll return mine and get what you claim. Seriously, it lights up the whole room like the sun ☀️. Very nice
The sleep feature seems pointless on these things. You don't need light to lull you to sleep. In fact, darkness works better
Amazon echo show is way better and much cheaper
💋💋💋💋❤❤❤❤❤
Metric!
Just saw this tiday for 200 at Wal-Mart..... you have to be kidding me.... 35.99 is considerable... 200 is a joke . My smart phone can be on a wireless charger with a sleep app running for the cost of my wireless plan.
A piece of garbage for the price.
Philips is bad ... mechanics