Brief Description:
- Use smart lighting to simulate sunrise, gently waking you up with natural light progression.
Key Benefits:
- Easy way to wake up without lousy alarms
- Enhance your morning routine by waking up naturally with light that mimics the sunrise, improving mood and energy levels.
Requirements:
- Devices Needed: Smart bulbs capable of color changing (e.g., Brilliant Smart Bulb).
- https://jdlighting.com.au/brilliant-smart-white-e27-9w-led-cct-globe-900-lumen.html
- Integration: Compatible with a smart home hub or app that allows scheduling (e.g., Philips Hue Bridge, Google Home).
- Skill Level: Easy
Step-by-Step Implementation:
- Purchase compatible color-changing smart bulbs.
- Install the smart bulbs in your bedroom fixtures.
- Download the app or use compatible hub app i.e. Google Home
- Use the app/hub’s app to schedule the lights to gradually begin brightening at your desired wake-up time.
- Adjust settings to simulate a sunrise, choosing colors and brightness that best suit your preference.
- Test the setup to ensure it works as planned for several mornings, making adjustments as needed.
Estimated Setup Time:
- Duration: 10 mins
Cost Estimate:
- Approximate Cost: $20 per bulb, depending on the number of bulbs and specific products used.
This use case applies smart home technology to create a more natural and pleasant waking experience, leveraging the power of light to align with your body's natural circadian rhythms.
