This new innovation combines the features of a traditional alarm clock with an exciting new way to start the day. Like a sunrise, the Sun Alarm wakes you naturally and energizes you for the day ahead. The Sun Alarm gradually increases the intensity of it's special built-in light, which simulates a natural sunrise. Your body wakes instinctively, as if waking with the light of the sun.

With the low levels of light utilized in dawn simulation devices, one might wonder how it can be possible to actually wake up to it. The answer lies in the fact that human eyes are ultra-sensitive to light in the early morning. As a result of having been in darkness all night long, they are able to perceive and register even the smallest amounts of light. When our eyes detect this increased level of light, a signal is sent to the brain's pineal gland. The pineal then triggers the production of the hormone serotonin, which causes us to slowly awaken. This natural method of waking leaves us feeling refreshed and energized.

A very important difference between audio awakening and retinal-visual awakening is that the latter actually "sets" our biological clock for awakening. The time one wakes up today, by light, is the time the brain and body are now programmed to awaken tomorrow. The audio-awakening stimulus has no biological or chemical capacity for such programming, so it must be repeated morning after morning. Some people get into a simple habit of awakening at a certain time of day, but most don't. Audio stimulation must be repeated each and every morning. Once a pattern is established with light-stimulated waking, one is more able to wake up at a regular time which has been set by retina-triggered serotonin, regardless of whether the Sun Alarm is used every morning.

Features:

• Are you a heavy sleeper? - These selectable features assist with waking by flashing or beeping at the end of the alarm cycle.
• Nap Timer - When taking a nap, there's no need to reset the alarm time. Nap timer can be activated at intervals from 15 to 120 minutes.
• Security - Automatically turns the lamp on at random intervals to give the impression that someone is at home.

Specifications:

• Easy-to-read Digital Display
• Battery Back-up
• Super Bright Krypton Bulb
• AM/FM radio
• Snooze button
• Flash & Beeper
• Compact size- about 5"x4.5"x3"
• Works with travel converters.
• UL approved transformer