Bodyclock STARTER 30

• Bodyclock Starter is an alarm clock that wakes you naturally with a gradually brightening 30-minute sunrise.

• The light is a signal for your body to ease off production of sleep hormones (e.g. melatonin) and increase levels of those that help you get up and go (e.g. cortisol).

• There's an optional alarm beep - just in case you're not convinced - but most people turn this off after a few days, preferring to wake up to the light on its own.

• The 30-minute sunset works in the oppposite way to the sunrise, helping you to naturally wind down ready for bed.

• Bodyclock Starter provides you with dimmable bedside lighting and has a snooze feature and power-failure back-up.

• Using a dawn simulator like Bodyclock Starter helps keep your sleep/wake cycle on track and has been shown to boost mood, energy and productivity levels for the whole day.

• If you're not a 'morning person' Bodyclock Starter is simply a much nicer way to wake up. It's also an effective winter blues option and a useful complement to a lightbox in treating more severe SAD.

• Lumie invented the first dawn simulators and so Bodyclock Starter benefits from a wealth of experience and customer feedback.

• Bodyclock Starter is covered by a 2-year warranty.

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• 30 minute sunrise & sunset
• Dimmable bedside light
• Snooze function
• Fully dimmable display
• Back-up beeper
• Power failure back-up
• Sunray light effect
• 42W SES halogen bulb
• 15 x 19 x 12cm
• 760g
• 2-year warranty

   

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FREE delivery

If it's going to an address in mainland UK or Northern Ireland then we'll take care of the delivery costs.

All light therapy products are sent by courier on a standard service (delivery within three working days). We'll email to let you know when it's on the way and include tracking information. Small items like bulbs are sent using Royal Mail First Class post.

If we receive your order during office hours it will usually be dispatched the same day,maybe the next working day if we're busy, so please allow four working days for your order to arrive.

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Choose Express Delivery when you checkout and pay £6 for courier delivery the next working day.

If we receive your order during office hours it will leave the same day and be with you the next working day; please don't leave it until late in the day to order as our couriers usually collect around 4pm. If you really do need it quickly and want to be sure, it's best to give us a ring.

These delivery times apply to the UK mainland and Northern Ireland. Deliveries to some areas such as the islands of Scotland, Scilly Isles, Isle of Man and Channel Islands may take a little longer.

Disclaimer: Once your parcel has been collected from our warehouse the courier - not Lumie - is responsible for getting it to you within the stated time. Please be aware that during busy periods, like Christmas, they may not always be able to deliver when they say they will!

Overseas delivery

Check first to see if you can order from one of our overseas distributors. If you order here on the Lumie website you can find out the delivery charge before you confirm your order.

Returns and our 30-day Home Trial

Our 30-day Home Trial  gives you the chance to try Bodyclock STARTER for yourself and make sure that it's right for you. This is one of the big advantages of buying direct from Lumie.

• 30-day Home Trial is available in the UK only.
• If at any time up to 30 days from the date of delivery you decide to return something, please contact us first.
• If a unit is returned scratched or damaged we will tell you what the problem is and may have to charge for any repair at a cost of £20/hour plus materials. We will not charge for minor problems.
• The unit should be returned in its original packing if possible.
• This does not affect your statutory rights.

Most people notice an improvement in their symptoms after just a few days, so please give us a call if you feel that Bodyclock STARTER isn't having an effect and we'll try to help. It is your responsibility to pay for and return it - we recommend Recorded Delivery to be on the safe side. As soon as we receive it we will refund your money less a £10 re-stocking fee. We do not refund express delivery charges.

Cancellation

By law, you also have a 'cooling-off' period, the right to cancel any purchase and receive a full refund by e-mailing or writing to us up to seven working days the day after you receive it. To return any item, please send it securely - the original packaging is best if you have it - to our usual address. Please note that you will be responsible for the cost of returning the goods to us.

Overall rating: 4.6/5 (114 customer reviews)

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Customer reviews

Bought in Oct 2010 and was an instant success - I hate waking up in the winter when its so dark but with the Lumie is so much easier & there is no stumbling to the bathroom and that shock of putting the lights on is gone. I had an issue with it Dec 2011 and was delighted to see it had a 2 year guarantee. I posted it off and had it returned within 4 working days. It was not nice going back to a normal alarm.
pringg Jan 13, 2012

I was very sceptical about spending so much money on an alarm clock that i thought might not work for me as i really do struggle to get out of bed in the scottish winters when the mornings are so dark...but not any more! I am highly impressed and love the gradual wakening of the light which is much more natural way to wake up than an alarm shouting at you (although you have this option too if you need it!). v impressed!
ljs279 Nov 10, 2011

I am not a morning person in the winter and really struggle to jump out of bed when I want to go for a run or swim before work. The feeling that my new light gives me is really spooky! I simply can't stay in bed! I wake up around 20 minutes through the gradual sunrise and then there's not going back to sleep. The lamp also has the same effect on my husband who is in bed with me. He finds it somewhat less welcome as he usually wants to get up later than me! Without a doubt the lamp really works in creating an energetic start to the day in the winter. I have the basic product and I find it easy to use and it reliably wakes me. I don't use the alarm feature with it - just the light alone is enough.
Macdonan@BUPA.com Nov 7, 2011

I have now had this product for about a month. After the first week of useing it although i did not turn off the alarm (as i like the back up) i have been waking up before the alarm goes off which is great. It is a much nicer way to wake up and it leaves me feeling relaxed in the morning as appose to being shocked out of my sleep. I also want to add how as much as it helps in the morning for anyone who has trouble getting to sleep the 'sunset' has really helped me get into a good routine and every night one i set the sun set off i am alseep within the half hour which is a mirical for someone who has had trouble sleeping for years. As far as i can say a month in i could not be more pleased with the product :)
amie norcliffe Nov 2, 2011

I would say that this product does make it easier to get up in the mornings as it is much nicer to wake up to a light room, the light is much less bright than I had hoped and does not really simulate daylight. Also, even after 10 months of every day use, I still have to use the alarm to get up as the light alone does not wake me - and i'm a morning person who doesn't struggle to get up! Also my bulb ran out after 6 months. Having said that, I still take it with me when I travel anywhere.
nadinehazeldavies Nov 2, 2011

Both my partner and I have difficulty getting up in the dark winter mornings so we have bought this light to try it out and see if it makes a difference to our day. We are still in the early days of trying the Bodyclock Starter 30, but so far we are pleased with the results - i am feeling less sluggish in the mornings and i like the sunset option for winding down at bedtime too. Am not so keen on the alarm sound, but then again no one likes their morning alarm clock sound!!
Carrie-Ann Nov 1, 2011

This has helped me wake up gradually in the morning and I dont feel as sluggish. I dont regret buying this product. However I still have a backup alarm with music on my phone because I dont like the beeper sounds.
sleepy Nov 1, 2011

In hindsight I wish I had gone for the model with the dawn chorus and may upgrade in the future. This does help my body to start waking up before the dreaded sound of the alarm. Occasionally if I am deeply asleep I will sleep through until the beeper sounds which is why I think I'll upgrade to the one with birdsong just as an extra stimulant to wake me gently. All in all am very pleased with product and always use it from end September right through til end March.
lynnroach@hotmail.com Nov 1, 2011

I always thought I just wasn't a morning person, until I tried this. It has changed my life!
LIPSTICKLYNDA Nov 1, 2011

We actually have the earlier model 25 but this has to be the nicest way to wake up in the morning, teased gently in waking rather than kicked into consciousness by a screaming alarm.
JD Oct 31, 2011

I am so glad I bought this. It really does wake you up, even before it is fully bright, so I adjusted the light-up time just slightly. I feel less groggy and have much more time to get ready for work in the mornings and not rush, which means less stress at the start of the day. The sunset function is great too, especially if you read a little bit before bed to relax. Great stuff!
Kazzard Oct 31, 2011

I have had one of these for years (the last one wore out after 6 years of continual use) and I didn't hesitate to get another one. The only thing that makes winters bearable!
Angela Oct 31, 2011

I have had the original basic sunray light, the earlier version of this one, for about 3 years. It makes waking up on winter mornings vastly easier and more pleasant. Buy one of these and you will never have to squint while your eyes adjust to the light being switched on ever again. Brilliant!
Kathryn Tyne Oct 31, 2011

This is the best way to wake up on winter time! It makes it so much easier to wake up, it feels like you wake up on your own. I love it.
Lucie Oct 31, 2011

So much nicer waking up slowly to light rather than a harsh awakening to an alarm clock. I've had mine a couple of years now and don't know how I managed before. Well, I do - I was grumpy in the morning!!!
Stells Oct 31, 2011

Amazing. I have had mine for about 3 years now, and I can honestly say it has transformed my life. I used to find waking up in the dark really hard, which left me feeling lethargic all day. But now I get up easily all winter, not an easy task when I am up before 6am every day! Brilliant.
Lennie_rw Oct 31, 2011

Works really well at waking you up and I don't feel as tired as before. Unfortunately mine malfunctioned, but I contacted Lumie and they sent me a replacement with no messing around. Great service.
sherrypuss Oct 31, 2011

Really works! Knew it would with waking me up but the sending you to sleep bit works well too! :) No more sleep problems. :D Thank you!
bfresnell Oct 31, 2011

I wish I would have bought one these years ago. A whole different way to wake up. Definitely feel more alert and energised in the mornings. Dark winter mornings? Bring it on!!!
davidkennaugh@manx.net Oct 30, 2011

I've been using this for a couple of years and it really helps get me up in the mornings especially when it is dark and cold! It feels like a much softer and real light than a normal lamp. Is a simple and great price light box for anyone to use everyday!
DannyFortis Oct 30, 2011

It really works! I have admit I was sceptical but my wife and I purchased one last year and we simply couldn't live without it now! With a 6am start winter mornings used to be a groggy and slow start, not any more! We still use the beeper on the bodyclock but by the time it goes we're much more ready to get up and it doesn't come as a horrible shock. Just brilliant!
Stuart Boyes Oct 30, 2011

I had the first generation of this product and just bought the bodyclock starter and it's even better than the one before. It's a lovely sleek design-sturdy; rubber feet and a nice digital display that doesn't look too bright in complete darkness. What this product enables me to do is quite simply get up in the dark mornings without feeling like I need an extra 3 hours in bed. It cures my winter blues, and prevents me feeling grumpy and groggy by gently waking me up slowly, preventing the flow of sleep hormone. It is ingenius; am recommending it to anyone who feels they can't get out of bed on dark mornings, or feels down/depressed or ultra tired in winter. I can't get through the winter without it.
LisaNash Oct 30, 2011

This is so good,i have always found it very difficult to get up in the winter mornings.but this has really made a difference.i wake up alert and ready to go first time ever in my life.great productxx
sallyhep@hotmail.co.uk Oct 30, 2011

Brilliant product.A family member has one and recommended it. Also liked the trial period and money back guarantee which was reassuring for us as it was hard to believe it would work. Our 5.30 am alarm is not so painful now and the day starts well. The dark winter mornings ahead do not seem so daunting.
happycustomers Oct 30, 2011

this product is well worth the money. not only does it wake you up gentley but puts you in a better mood all day
Claire Goodman Oct 30, 2011

Wasn't sure this would work as I'm terrible at waking up in the mornings, however it's been great and I've been using it for about a year now. I tend to set the buzzer just in case but the majority of the time I wake up to the light and can switch off the buzzer before it sounds. The sunset is very relaxing too and it's great to use as a normal night light as well. Bulb is lasting well, haven't had to change it yet.
Donz Oct 30, 2011

i like it more for the sunset than wake up but i do use both. Also the "Friday night" setting is great for the weekend
BethanyMarie Oct 30, 2011

It has a great design and style and seems pretty bright at max. I'm not sure if its always efefctive at waking in the mornings yet and I would recommend a backup such as a cheap musical alarm whilst you get used to it, it does have a beeper option but those can get annoying. However either way I think it can help even if complementary to other measures. It can act as a bedside mood lighting by having it on and dimmed which is a nice touch though I need to figure out how to keep it on permanently when using it this way. The instructions could also be more detailed and this seems to be one of its major pitfalls.
florana Oct 30, 2011

I thought this was quite expensive but bought it to give it a try and 3 years on still love it and would recommend to anyone. It wakes you up just before your alarm and is lovely to wake to a nice bright room instead of an alram buzzing in the darkl. i use mine all year round and do find it helps in the horrible winter months to get you up and ready to go quicker than you would if you were waking in the dark. definetely a great buy.
Kirsty Oct 30, 2011

I absolutely adore my wake up light - it has improved my moods and has cut my symptoms of SAD in half if not more. I cannot fault this product at all and would recommend it to anyone. Buy it!
Rachiebaby Oct 30, 2011

I couldn't do without my light anymore...love it! Originally had the more basic version which had some faults- customer service was superb, sent me back a working light immediately, and have still been helpful when out of warranty. Only gripe with this new version is that the alarm sound is a bit vicious! Still, wouldn't do without it...if you're wondering, I reckon you should just go for it!
kc Oct 30, 2011

I love my wake up light, it makes getting up early for work through the winter a far less arduous task. In fact the patterns on the wall make me smile morning. Is there a battery powered model though as I would like one on my boat?
deblobbie Oct 30, 2011

It took a week of use before I could see the benefits. Now i actually enjoy waking up. No loud shock of an alarm, just a gentle return to the light of day.
domino woodstock Oct 30, 2011

Excellent, really makes you feel more refreshed in a morning and during the day
Gallon Oct 30, 2011

Amazing!perfect alarm clock, really wakes you up. Thanks
Tamsin89 Oct 30, 2011

I bought this clock 2 years ago as I hated being waken up by a piercing alarm in the darkness! I am so impressed with the clock I've recommended it to everyone. The slow light is great and I'm not miserable when I wake up any more. It's great and well worth the money and I'd recommend it to anyone! :)
Prodigygal Oct 30, 2011

A great way to wake up in the morning especially on these dark winter mornings. No more waking up with a jolt. The sunset function is also a great way to wind down at the end of the day to aid sleep.
cruski Oct 30, 2011

I have used Lumie sunrise clocks for years and would not be without them. It REALLY does help you wake up more gently. It is especially important for me as I use blackout curtains to aid getting to sleep, so daylight does not get through in the morning to help me wake up. The only improvement to the model I have would be a snooze facility.
Joy Oct 30, 2011

Fantastic product - really makes it much easier to wake up in winter ... sunrise simulation has been very effective for me. Highly recommended!
Joanna5175 Oct 30, 2011

I bought the Lumie Bodyclock for my husband. He doesn't seem to have an internal clock such that his sleep cycle creeps forward until he sleeps during most of the day and is up half the night, and then he has to continually reset it by staying up all night. This was especially a problem in the dark British winter. He has had this problem all his life, even in childhood. However, when we starting using the Bodyclock to wake up, he stopped shifting. It took about a month but he no longer has the problem. It's amazing to me that the association between light levels and the internal body clock hasn't prompted the creation of these products sooner. The Lumie Bodyclock has improved our waking lives.
ah Oct 30, 2011

I was bought this alarm clock as a Christmas gift as I am notoriously sluggish in the dark mornings. It makes a real difference to me, the dawn helps me wake naturally without even needing the alarm setting any more. An exttra bonus is that it has helped my two small children wake at the right time too-it can be hard to know when it's nearly morning in the winter!
jobarber Oct 30, 2011

I will never be without a lumie alarm clock! It has made getting up in the mornings 100x easier. I recently bought one for my friend's birthday and she said it's the best present she's ever had!
catk1986 Oct 30, 2011

I cant live without this. I love it and its the best thing I ever bought. Recently the bulb went and I was without it for 2 days. I missed it sooo much. I have had it almost 2yrs now with no probs whatsoever.
willowfarmhols@aol.com Oct 30, 2011

I bought this product 2 years ago, and unfortunately the light no longer works. I've tried replacing the bulb but it has no effect, so I'm assuming that the mechanism has broken. However, I would definitely repurchase as waking up to a gradual light rather than a noisy beep is fantastic - it really sets the tone of your day!
caroline Oct 30, 2011

This has transformed winter mornings. We now both wake up before the alarm and feel ready to get on with the day.
Graham Oct 30, 2011

My son had terrible trouble waking up in the morning and alarm clocks put him in a bad mood all day, so we all suffered! The Lumie has transformed waking up, the gradual daylight increase the lamp/clock gives wakes him gently and naturally. Heartily recommend it!
bensonn Oct 30, 2011

Great alarm clock combined with light, seems to work try well as I normally wake up prior to the alarm going off. Only criticism is the buttons/controls are a bit cheap and not that simple to use.
Justin Oct 30, 2011

Anything before 7am and I am like a bad-tempered zombie; but since I have started using my Lumie to waken me gently I am much happier and calmer. The winter wouldn't be bearable without it.
Genny Oct 30, 2011

We bought one of these and it worked for about a year and then the light packed up. Replacing the bulb made no difference. It still works as a traditional alarm but that's not really the purpose of buying one of these.
chrishix Oct 30, 2011

I love my Lumie Bodyclock Starter- I wake up feeling refreshed and ready to face the day- everyday !!! No more snooze button for me :D
diz91 Oct 30, 2011

I have to confess I was a bit sceptical but took the plunge and have no regrets. It does exactly what it says on the tin!
Pete Oct 30, 2011

We've had our Lumie Bodyclock for a while now and it's been super reliable. So much nicer to be woken up gradually on these dark mornings, feeling much happier and more refreshed as a result of it. I was a little sceptical at the beginning and thought it might not make a difference, but I'm a complete convert now and wouldn't be without it!
Izzy Oct 30, 2011

I bought this when I was really struggling to get out of bed, to the point I'd be rushing every day so as not to be late for work. With this it's much easier to 'surface' and get moving and much nicer than being jarred awake by an aggressive beeping alarm!
LeiaLS Oct 30, 2011

Wonderful! I wake up refreshed on dark mornings instead of - well, honestly, not wanting to move! Simple to use, and works a treat. Good value for money
Beth Oct 30, 2011

I didn't think it would work - but it did! I've had it for about three years now and wouldn't be without it. I find my mood is so much better in the winter. I also tested it on my children and instead of sleepy, grumpy children I now have bright, happy awake little people in the mornings. Instead of moaning and groaning when I go in to wake them up they're often reading by the light of the Lumie. We now have three. We did have a slight issue with bulbs which was quickly and efficiently resolved by Lumie.
Maggie Christie Oct 30, 2011

This clock certainly does the job - the light brings me out of a deep sleep before the alarm goes off which has made my mornings much more calm! Just a couple of things I would change if I could - 1) when the alarm is not set the display is too bright, so if I want a lie-in I have to set the alarm for a time I know I will have already woken up. 2) the buttons are very noisy and have to be pressed several times to set an alarm to a different time, which can disturb someone else asleep in the room already. But this is good value for money and has lasted well so far (had it for a year now).
RebekahLewis Oct 30, 2011

Really great - I have an early start & a long commute, so a light clock is really necessary for me to feel at my best. Although it 's a basic model, there are still a few features I would have expected as standard, such as being able to set the length the light stays on once the wake-up time is reached. But all in all it's been my most useful purchase of the last few years - very impressed.
coffeebucks Oct 30, 2011

This bodyclock makes getting up on a dark morning so much easier. I just wish there was a way to lessen the light levels on the display if the alarm isn't set. It can be like trying to sleep with a full moon in the room. I often stand a book in front of mine at the weekends!
Jules Oct 30, 2011

Good value product and certainly makes my husband less grumpy on winter mornings. He does slightly object to a faint illumination from the light during the night
alison Oct 30, 2011

Am on my second Bodyclock as my first one had a problem where the light wouldn't come on. Lumie replaced it promptly. The second one now also has a problem, after about a year of use. The clock is gradually getting more and more behind, making it useless as an alarm clock as I have to keep changing the time. As it's over a year old am not sure what Lumie will say but for the price it should last more than a year! Shame though as I used to really like waking up to the light.
Clare Jones Oct 30, 2011

Second of this type purchased. Highly effective with regards to the waking up process. Manipulating the clock - i.e. changing alarm times etc - is less impressive. Buttons are small and, at times, unresponsive. However, good value for the price and does its job well
James38 Oct 30, 2011

The Lumie light has been brilliant, so much easier to wake up when it's dark and dreary outside!!
mka Oct 30, 2011

A fantastic product! We've had the lumie light for 2 years and it's always brilliant. My husband is hopeless in the mornings and it has made a huge difference to 5:45am starts! We use it all through the year but it really comes into its own through the winter. On the occasions I forget to set it the difference is amazing. I was sceptical to begin with but wouldn't be without it now! Easy to use and very effective!
JAbsalom Oct 30, 2011

The Lumie light has been brilliant, so much easier to wake up when it's dark and dreary outside!!
mka Oct 30, 2011

We bought a Bodyclock Starter 30 to help our teenage daughter wake up. It has really helped her and saves all the grumpiness of being woken up by someone else. Having tried several types of alarm clock, we have found the Lumie is gentle and effective.
Deb Oct 30, 2011

Love it! The gentle warm glow is perfect for waking up to go to work in the winter. Much prefer it to waking up by radio alarm. An added bonus is that it makes a great nightlight to feed our baby by - the adjustable level is perfect.
Sarah Bowden Oct 30, 2011

This got me through last winter!
daniel.1402@live.co.uk Oct 30, 2011

I must admit that I'm not sure I trust it wholly to wake me up in the mornings and so have separate buzzer alarms just in case but every time the gentle increase in light has woken me up way before the buzzer goes off. Just get rid of the snooze option - it's just too easy. In all seriousness - get one. You won't regret it.
Fatworm Oct 30, 2011

This is invaluable, especially now it's getting darker in the mornings, I wake up much more naturally in the morning, I use the sunset mode when reading in bed and it sends me off easily!
clefty Oct 30, 2011

Ive had the older model of this for a few years now and wouldn't be without it. No more yukky dark mornings in the winter. It's also been a godsend for feeding young babies during the night as I can turn the light on just enough to see what I'm doing without disturbing my husband or getting the babies too awake by turning on bright lights.
Catherine Oct 30, 2011

I've had the older model of this for years and it is still working well. Don't know what I'd do without it! The sunset helps me wind down for sleeping and the sunrise helps me wake up more naturally and less grumpily. I find it particularly good to use in combo with blackout blinds.
Tessa Oct 30, 2011

Have used this light every day/night since purchase. Very good quality product lots of smart simple features. I never get that jarring feeling from a loud alarm clock anymore just simply wake up in a calmer more natural way.
Simon Oct 30, 2011

Absolutely fantastic light. It really works. I wake up refreshed and feel great!
Bianca Soave Oct 30, 2011

Great product, really helps me wake up in the morning!
Giannie Oct 29, 2011

I have the older model of this, and it is still going strong! I use it all year round to help my waking process, but it is truly invaluable in the winter time when the mornings are so dark. Has significantly improved my mood on waking... Just get one, you won't regret it!!
ClaireL Oct 29, 2011

Brilliant for runners in the winter! Really effective and no more groggy confusion when my alarm goes off!
GraemeNotskroy Oct 29, 2011

I love this clock! I really struggle to get up in the winter when it's cold and dark, and in the couple of years I've had the clock I've definitely noticed a difference when it's time to get up - the light is a lovely gentle way to wake, and I'm not nearly as grumpy in the mornings! Replacement bulb was sent out quickly when I needed one, and the first one lasted over a year of regular use.
emu2007 Oct 29, 2011

Winter mornings are never going to be great, but the dawn simulator makes them tolerable. I travel a lot for work and I used to really miss my big, old light box when I was away. This alarm is small enough to take with me which really helps. At home, I still use the light box over breakfast for an extra boost.
Chris Oct 29, 2011

I love my Bodyclock! It makes waking up in dark morning so much easier. Great service from Lumie too - when I order replacement bulbs they always arrive very promptly.
joeyanne Oct 29, 2011

I LOVE my Lumie Body Clock! I always wake up just before the alarm, which is a much gentler way to wake up. The only reason for not giving 5 stars is that the replacement bulb only lasted a couple of months, which was disappointing.
Susie Oct 29, 2011

I love this for waking up on a cold dark morning. It's also been really helpful going to sleep with a slowly dimming light as I have problems sleeping sometimes. The only reason not for 5 stars is that the bulbs seem to need replacing quite often which is a bit frustrating.
mewithME Oct 29, 2011

One of the best purchases I've ever made.
marc_bone Oct 29, 2011

Works as described, and a replacement bulb was rapidly sent out when the first one ran out.
robmsmith Oct 29, 2011

It's a really great way to wake up. It did take me a week or so for it to properly work though, so do persevere. The only thing I don't like about it is the audio alarm. The sound is really piercing and should be a softer sound in the morning. I therefore have to use my mobile audio alarm if I think I'm ever going to need it. Also, did find that over the last year since I've had it, it's gained time. Not sure if anyone else has found this. Overall, the light waking you up is far more natural.
Normanshire Oct 29, 2011

As the nights have been drawing in, my Lumie has been excellent at helping me get up in the morning. I highly recommend it as an excellent tool for fighting SAD.
Arianwen Oct 29, 2011

I've had my Lumie Starter for 4 years now and absolutely love it. Always start using it around this time of year and makes a huge difference waking up to a brightly lit room instead of a pitch black one. Bought my Mum and sister one for Xmas last year and they said they were the best presents they'd had in years. A must for surviving Scottish winters!
hollyjunesmith Oct 29, 2011

I have been using this light for a few weeks now and it certainly helps you wake up more gently in the morning. It really does feel like natural light and stops you waking up midsleep. I have not noticed much difference in my mood yet but it certainly makes me feel like i have woken up naturally.
se22as Oct 29, 2011

Those dark mornings make it very hard to get up but this product makes all the difference. The room lights up as does my mood. The downsides is that the light behind the clock is too bright and lights up the room. The other downside is that the bulb needed replacing within a year. However, I bought a new one for £5 and it was easy to replace.
MikeClingan Oct 29, 2011

I love my Lumie Bodyclock Starter and use it everyday. It helps me wake up feeling refreshed even on dark winter mornings. My job requires an early start, so it definately helps me start the day positively. Can also be used on 'sunset' mode to help me get to sleep too.
physioLoz Oct 29, 2011

I bought this for my wife to give her a boost through the dark winter mornings which it does. However an unexpected bonus was that it helps her to wake refreshed when she is working nights and would otherwise wake in the dark.
nigelfreeney Oct 29, 2011

What a difference this makes, we have a couple of these and the gentle coming to with the light before the alarm makes all the difference on dark mornings. I would not be without this
Euanbayliss Oct 29, 2011

I've always struggled with getting up in the morning. Thought I'd give a wake-up light a go and after looking at different companies and products, settled on this one. I've used it for nearly a year and can say without a doubt, whenever I use the light I wake up better, more refreshed and on time. The only thing I would say is think about how a long a wake up time you would like. In retrospect, I could probably do with a Bodyclock with 60min.
C20 Oct 29, 2011

Baught this for my partner along with black out blinds to help get his sleep times sorted out, loved it and baught one for myself and now my little boy has one too to help him learn night from day and when to wake!
Kmum Oct 29, 2011

Been using this for a month now and am very impressed. I'm not a 'morning person' but this has made early starts for work much more pleasant.
Ivy Bridge Oct 29, 2011

I've been using one of these for about 5 years now, and would totally recommend it. It is a very natural way to be awoken, and by the time the alrm goes, it is never a rude surprise. It makes a huge difference to my ability to get out of bed during the winter months. I use it all year round!
damiangb Oct 29, 2011

Really helps to wake up with this this light. Easy to use and looks good too.
LinziC Oct 29, 2011

This has made so much difference to my sleep patterns! Even though I'm still not brilliant at getting up I don't have to drag myself out of bed in the same way that I used to (though I do use the sound alarm to make sure that I wake up). Highly recommended.
Fran Oct 29, 2011

This product has literally changed my mornings. Having been sceptical, my grandmother bought me this light alarm clock, I use it every morning. Where I used to struggle to wake up, I now feel refreshed and much happier. I would recommend this 100% whether you think you suffer with SAD or not. It's simply amazing. Thank you Lumie!
Hankie Oct 29, 2011

I couldn't imagine a morning waking up without my lumie bodyclock. I bought the original version of this about 5 years ago. So when my lumie bulb went pop, I was distraught! But a quick visit to the website and realised you can get a replacement for about £5 which is brill. It turned up within a few days and my morning 'alarms' went back to normal. I love Lumie! And for a bulb to last 5 years, particularly one that I use everyday, is pretty good going!
NPickford Oct 29, 2011

I am truly surprised the unit wakes me up, just by light, no noise. I don't have that jet lagged morning feeling. It was bought for my wife a genuine SAD suffering person and she has become noticeably more energetic/lively, its early days still, but I am impressed. The clocks go back today so it will be well tested over the next months.
michael cummings Oct 29, 2011

Bought this for my partner a few years ago and she has used it every day since. Great product and works as advertised. Very reliable and has backup battery in case of power loss. Cannot recommend enough.
Wicker Oct 29, 2011

I have definitely noticed a difference in getting up in the morning since I started using the light. I no longer have to use the back-up alarm! I have just ordered another for my mum, I would definitely recommend it to anyone who has trouble waking up in the dark mornings.
hamilton1803 Oct 29, 2011

Great product! No fancy features but does what it's meant to do - wake you up gently. It's great that you can have a beeping alarm if you want in addition to the light. Easy to use too. Only criticism - the light turns off after about 20 mins or so, so snoozers beware!
Charlotte_E Oct 29, 2011

The Bodyclock STARTER 30 is one of the best devices I have ever bought. It's a life saver! It makes waking up on gloomy dark mornings so much easier. Would definitely recommend it.
Hellie Oct 29, 2011

With the clocks going back soon, this is a must have. Although it doesn't have any fancy features like a radio it still does what it's meant to and makes you feel a lot better in the morning!
cknight27078 Oct 29, 2011

I have always found waking in winter very hard on my wellbeing. The Lumie light significantly changed that. No more feeling like I'm an animal waking from hibination. The light slowly growing in strength wakes my body so that when the alarm finally goes off I feel ready to jump out of bed. Can't wait to upgrade to a longer sunrise!
MJH Oct 29, 2011

This light just works! Always gets me up and feel so much better when I wake. Really notice the difference when I don't use it!
peterlyonmarrian Oct 29, 2011

This really makes a difference on dark mornings. Only thing it could do with is perhaps a radio or cd player
mrsmack Sep 20, 2011

I got my Lumie to replace a far more expensive option from another manufacturer - for which replacement lightbulbs were not available. The clinching factor was that I can get replacement lightbulbs for it, plus the price is very reasonable. I was extremely impressed that when I needed a new lightbulb it arrived within less than 24 hours of placing the order! I was away from home on business recently and really missed my sunrise and sunset - and quite often don't need the alarm to go off to wake me as I'm already stirring... wouldn't be without it!
SRPoll Apr 18, 2011

Great product - just what I need to get me out of bed in the mornings, especially in the Wintertime! I often find myself waking up before the alarm goes off (this is a good thing). As others have said, a battery backup option would be nice, but I use my mobile as a second alarm anyway so it's not essential for me. Overall, I'd say it's well worth the money from my point of view.
David Apr 16, 2011

I have the original version of this. It truly is a lovely calm way of waking up and going to sleep. Once you use it you will not want to use anyting else.
yvonnehagan@hotmail.com Apr 13, 2011

My lumie arrived on day 1 of a 10day stretch of early shifts, getting up at 5.15am, it's made getting up so much easier, I set the alarm too but haven't needed it. Next stretch of days is a mix of late shifts followed by early starts so this will be a true test.Would have liked a battery back though incase of power cut, so still set my battery alarm!!!!
notsosleepysue Jan 24, 2011

I bought a Lumie with the onset of Autumn and dark mornings and I have really noticed a difference. It feels like much less of a wrench to wake up on dark days when the room has been lit in advance. Also I rather like the sunset option, I can go to bed and read for a while and it's the lack of light which lets me know it's time to put the book down and get some sleep. I really hate the alarm sound though, I'm sure there's a less offensive beepy noise which could be used!
homeworker Jan 10, 2011

I've had a Lumie for a year. Two days ago, I managed to drop my radio on top of it, rapidly killing the sunrise; after which both radio and Lumie stopped working - not a good start to the day! Only then did I realise that the Lumie was making such a big difference to my life - I have literally been unable to get out of bed without my Lumie sunrise, and when I do I feel less energetic. Bring on the new bulb, which I hopefully arriving in the post shortly.
Anna Nov 2, 2010