# Sunlight-Simulating Pillows This Alarm Clock Pillow Comes With 18 Different Built-In Features By Alyson Wyers | Published 2017-05-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-clock-pillow References: [springwise](https://www.springwise.com/smart-pillow-mimics-natural-light-healthy-wake/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/modem/the-sunrise-smart-pillow-sleep-smart-wake-naturall?utm_source=kickbooster&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=link&utm_campaign=sdk9gmwk) This alarm clock pillow simulates natural sunlight to wake you up more gently. It also tracks your sleeping patterns and streams your favorite music. Currently crowdfunding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sururu-pillow-p17), the [Sunrise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunrise-alarm) Smart Pillow was created to improve your body's sleep and wake hormones. From LA design firm Mode, the alarm clock pillow mimics morning light to better your overall health. The simple to use smart pillow comes equipped with 18 different features and is also completely comfortable. In the am, the pillow imitates a full sunrise by gradually emitting more light. It comes with wireless audio too, so you can wake up to nature sounds or your own music to make you feel even more awake. It also has a smart alarm, sleep score and deep sleep technology to further ensure you get the best night's sleep possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Natural-sunlight Alarm Clocks:** Create innovative alarm clock products that simulate natural sunlight to provide a more gentle and healthy way of waking up. - **Sleep-tracking Pillows:** Develop smart pillows with built-in sleep tracking features to help users monitor their sleep patterns and improve their overall sleep quality. - **Wireless Audio Sleep Aids:** Invent sleep aids that incorporate wireless audio technology, allowing users to wake up to their preferred sounds or music. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Goods:** Integrate natural-sunlight alarm clock technology into the home goods industry, offering consumers a new way to improve their morning routines. - **Sleep Technology:** Further advance the sleep technology industry by creating sleep-tracking pillows that provide users with valuable data and insights on their sleep patterns. - **Audio Equipment:** Expand the audio equipment market by developing wireless sleep aids that combine functionality and convenience for a better sleeping experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Self-Powered Smart Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-powered-smart-pillow.md) - [Connected Light Smart Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-wakeup-light.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Sunrise Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimrise-sunrise-alarm-clock.md) - [Self-Adjusting Smart Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tesla-smart-pillow.md) - [Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-2.md) - [Infrared Technology Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infrared-dream-pillow.md) - [Minimal Wake-Aware Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-sleep-light.md) - [Smart Anti-Snore Pillows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/derucci-antisnore-pillow.md)