# Light Therapy Alarm Clocks The Philips 'Somneo' Helps You Fall Asleep and Wake Up Naturally By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-02-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-somneo References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/sleep-and-wake-up-light/) & [amzn.to](http://amzn.to/2nPtdPY) A rising number of consumers are looking to hack their body's natural processes to ensure they are living as optimally as possible, which is seeing products like the [Philips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-hue-twilight) 'Somneo' alarm clock come to the market. Developed as a [light therapy device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/resonance-lamp) for your bedside table, the unit will help you to fall asleep using lights and/or sound as a guide to ensure you're able to get to bed as quickly as possible. When it's time to wake up, the unit will provide you with a [natural sunrise simulation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-restful) that will gradually increase the light until you're awake for a more organic rising experience. The Philips 'Somneo' alarm clock also works with natural sounds, ambient music or your favorite tunes to get you up in the morning. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 93% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Body Hacking:** There is a rising trend of consumers seeking to optimize their body's natural processes. - **Light Therapy:** Light therapy devices like the Philips 'Somneo' alarm clock are gaining popularity for promoting better sleep and waking experiences. - **Natural Wake-up:** Consumers are looking for alarm clocks that provide a more gentle and natural wake-up experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wellness:** The wellness industry can explore opportunities to develop more innovative devices for optimizing sleep and waking experiences. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can incorporate light therapy technology into their existing products to enhance consumers' well-being. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can incorporate light therapy alarm clocks as functional and stylish bedside accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gentle Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-alarm-clock.md) - [Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-2.md) - [Coffee-Brewing Sunrise Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimrise-sunrise-alarm-clock.md) - [Connected Light Smart Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-wakeup-light.md) - [Circadian Bedside Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-lamp.md) - [Minimal Wake-Aware Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-sleep-light.md) - [Sleep-Enhancing Bedtime Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loftie-lamp.md) - [Bedside Sleep Aid Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunora.md) - [Circadian Rhythm Support Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artemis-light.md)