


The app is easier than the on-device controls, which could be a bit clunky. You'll need the accompanying SleepMapper app ( iOS and Android) for most of this functionality. You can choose how long before your alarm goes off you want the wake-up cycle to begin, between 5 and 40 minutes. You can set over a dozen alarms with different light hues several sound options, from waves to birds to Nepal bowls and varying snooze lengths. But if your partner is a light sleeper, they may wake up from the brightness.Īlmost everything about the SmartSleep Connected is customizable. I found that I wasn't disturbed by the light when it was on my partner's nightstand if I was facing the other direction. It gets pretty intense, which you might need if you're a deep sleeper. You can increase the brightness level (or fully go without the light if you prefer). There are sound options, too, if you need them, including FM radio. Before your alarm is scheduled to go off, it dimly lights up then gradually brightens as your wake-up time approaches. If your goal is a completely silent wake-up, the Philips SmartSleep Connected light might work for you. Pros: Very customizable, has options for helping you fall asleep, gentle wake-up, optional sound, many alarmsĬons: Light alone may not work for everyone, on-device controls aren't intuitive, may disturb your partner Battery backup: No, but the device will work for 8 hours during a power outage.
