It would be nice if there was a bit more personalization.īecause the Charge 5 is also a sleep tracker, it monitors when you go to bed and get up. It only vibrates for about 15 seconds before automatically snoozing for 9 minutes, and there isn't a way to change either duration. The buzzing is very insistent and can be pretty jarring. You can set up to eight alarms right on the device and choose each day you want it to go off. Plus, many Fitbit models are at least $100 less than an Apple Watch. The Fitbit Charge 5 can go about a week before you need to plug it in. Usually, I wear an Apple Watch and am consistently awoken when it vibrates on my wrist when the alarm goes off.īut my Apple Watch battery only lasts around 18 hours, and not everyone remembers to charge their watch every night before bed. Pros: Won't disturb your partner, logs sleep, good battery lifeĬons: Requires regular charging, not a gentle wake up, lacks some customizationįor a reliable, difficult-to-ignore, and nearly silent alarm, a wearable is the way to go. I found it pretty ineffective when I used a sleep mask, for example. The app is easier than the on-device controls, which could be a bit clunky. You'll need the accompanying SleepMapper app ( iOS and Android) for most of this functionality. You can choose how long before your alarm goes off you want the wake-up cycle to begin, between 5 and 40 minutes. You can set over a dozen alarms with different light hues several sound options, from waves to birds to Nepal bowls and varying snooze lengths. But if your partner is a light sleeper, they may wake up from the brightness.Īlmost everything about the SmartSleep Connected is customizable. I found that I wasn't disturbed by the light when it was on my partner's nightstand if I was facing the other direction. It gets pretty intense, which you might need if you're a deep sleeper. You can increase the brightness level (or fully go without the light if you prefer). There are sound options, too, if you need them, including FM radio. Before your alarm is scheduled to go off, it dimly lights up then gradually brightens as your wake-up time approaches. If your goal is a completely silent wake-up, the Philips SmartSleep Connected light might work for you. Pros: Very customizable, has options for helping you fall asleep, gentle wake-up, optional sound, many alarmsĬons: Light alone may not work for everyone, on-device controls aren't intuitive, may disturb your partner Battery backup: No, but the device will work for 8 hours during a power outage.

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