# Sun-Mimicking Alarm Clocks The 'Rise' Alarm Clock Uses Light Before Audio to Wake You Up By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rise-alarm-clock References: [riselamp](http://www.riselamp.co.uk) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/668733821/rise-the-smart-wake-up-light) Waking up is never easy, so the 'Rise' alarm clock has been designed as a futuristic piece of equipment for consumers that will enable them to wake up with better efficiency. Being that a rising number of consumers are looking for ways to optimize their lifestyle, the clock works by incorporating a smart light that will mimic the sun in the morning to help gently wake you up. If this doesn't work, the clock will then utilize a [gentle audio alarm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderwake) to coax you out of your slumber to eliminate the occurrence of waking up abruptly because of a jarring alarm. The 'Rise' alarm clock is the design work of Neutron Technologies and also incorporates an [accompanying smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tilt-smart-clock) to let users customize the functionality to their preferences. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sun-mimicking Alarm Clocks:** Waking up with light is becoming increasingly popular, creating opportunities for companies to innovate in the sleep industry. - **Smartphone-integrated Devices:** The integration of a smartphone app adds a new layer of customization to traditional alarm clocks, leading to a disruption in the traditional sleep products market. - **Personalized Sleep Solutions:** Customizable alarm settings and light features cater to individual sleep patterns and preferences, paving the way for personalized sleep technology. ### Where This Applies - **Sleep Technology:** Companies can disrupt the traditional alarm clock market by developing innovative sleep technology products that cater to personalized and optimal sleep solutions. - **Consumer Electronics:** Smartphone-integrated devices are disrupting the consumer electronics industry and companies who integrate this technology into their products stand to gain a competitive edge. - **Smart Home:** Sun-mimicking alarm clocks can be integrated with other smart home technology, creating opportunities for companies to disrupt the traditional home automation industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee-Brewing Sunrise Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optimrise-sunrise-alarm-clock.md) - [Connected Sunrise Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-smartsleep-connected-sleep-and-wakeup-light.md) - [Chic Circadian Rhythm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatch-restore-2.md) - [Accessibility-Focused Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/routine-alarm-clock.md) - [Connected Light Smart Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wiim-wakeup-light.md) - [Tranquil Coffee Aroma Alarms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunrise-alarm.md) - [Rainbow Illumination Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-clock-concept.md) - [Digital Personality Alarm Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alarm-oclock.md) - [Minimal Wake-Aware Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wake-sleep-light.md)