Wake-up App: Content of Help pages 1. Take the tour 1a. Welcome 1b. Wake up 1c. Fall asleep 1d. Stats 2. The Wake-up Light 2a. How it works 2b. Wake-up function 2c. Fall asleep function 2d. The light source 2e. Optimize your settings 2f. Troubleshooting 2g. Where can I get one? 3. Wake-up Stats 3a. Why this feature 3b. What is measured 3c. How to use the results 3d. Healthy bedtime routines 4. Well-being by light 4a. Light and a healthy lifestyle 4b. Light and alertness 4c. Light and sleep 4d.
1. Take the tour 1a. Welcome Welcome! The Wake-up Light uses a unique combination of light and sound to wake you in a gentle way, so you are ready for the day ahead. This app is compatible with the Philips Wake-up Light HF3550. 1b. Wake up Wake up naturally The Wake-up Light wakes you in a natural way, by using light that increases gradually and simulates the sunrise. Personalize your waking experience by choosing a natural sound or music from your iPod library. 1c.
energetic. Starting the day with the Wake-Up Light may also have a positive effect on your productivity throughout the day. Position the appliance on your nightstand at 1620in/ 40-50 centimeters from your head. Make sure the appliance is located at such a height that the light is not blocked by your bed, comforter or pillow. The 20 light intensity settings allow you to use the product as a bedside lamp, whether your iPhone is docked or not.
Because the sensitivity to light differs per person, you can set the light intensity of each alarm to a level that matches your light sensitivity for an optimal start of the day. The light intensity of the Wake-up Light can be set up to 250 lux. You may have to experiment with different settings for a few days to find your optimal level. See the page “Optimize your settings” for more information. The duration of a natural sunrise varies with the seasons and the geographic location.
Remember to leave the app running overnight to ensure the Wake-up Light wakes you up at the set alarm time in the morning. The “Bell” symbol on your Wake-up Light is a confirmation that an alarm is set for the next day. 2c. Fall-asleep function Your Wake-up Light can help you drift off to sleep by gradually decreasing the light and/or sound for 5 to 60 minutes. The light decreases from bright daylight to warm evening light. At the end of the set duration, the light and sound turn off completely.
consumption of this appliance is 18W (when the light is turned on at maximum intensity, the sound is playing at maximum volume, and an iPhone is charging). The display of your Wake-up Light is equipped with a light sensor that adjusts the brightness of the clock depending on the light level in your room. When your iPhone is docked you can choose between 4 brightness levels. If you are very sensitive to light at night, you can choose level 1.
2f. Troubleshooting TROUBLE SHOOTING Q1. Which Apple products can I use in combination with the Wake-up Light? A1. You can use iPhone 3GS and above, or iPod touch 3 and above. Make sure that you at least have iOS5 installed. Q2. Does the Wake-up Light work without an iPhone/iPod? A2. No, The Wake-up Light only works in combination with an iPhone or iPod touch. Without an iPhone/iPod touch you can only use the Wake-up Light as a normal lamp. Q3.
1. manually switch off the screen: After docking your iPhone/iPod, switch off your screen by pressing the SCREEN ON/OFF button on top of your iphone. 2. automatic switch-off: After docking, the iPhone/iPod will lock its screen after a certain time (between 1-5 minutes). This time can be set by the user, in the general iPhone/iPod settings, automatic lock. Q8. How can I stop the dimming? A8. It depends on what you want to do.
To find prices or buy our latest products, please visit your local retailers for prices and availability. In the United States: - Apple Store - Amazon.com In Canada: - Apple Store - Costco In the United Kingdom: - Apple Store - Amazon.co.uk 3. Wake-up Stats 3a. Why this feature The Wake-up Stats menu will help you use your Wake-up Light better by observing how your body reacts to light when you try different settings.
this app, please send us your feedback via the “Contact Us” link in the main Help menu. 3b. What is measured The Wake-up Stats only record data when your iPhone is docked and the app is running. Therefore, docking is the beginning of the time line on the summary page and undocking is the end of the time line. Each night, the system records if you use the fallasleep function or if you simply operate the lamp manually. In the morning, your wake-up settings and number of snoozes are memorized.
The summary page visualizes your bedtime routine in the last week of use. You can swipe up or down to load other weeks. Every line represents a night when your iPhone was docked. You can also swipe left and right to see additional hours if the bar doesn’t fit on the main screen. You can tap on a time line to get a detailed view of that morning. On this page you can find more information about your wake-up and docking behavior.
Try to avoid caffeine at least 4 to 6 hours before bedtime Exercise regularly, but not late in the evening Try not to drink alcohol 2 hours prior to your bedtime If you do need to nap, take short naps (30-40 minutes) and preferably before 4PM. Maintain regular schedules for meals and choose the right balance for food and fluid intake in the evening Make your bedroom a sleep-inducing environment 4. Well-being by light 4a.
In modern society we have the capability to prolong the light part of the day by using artificial lighting. Our bodies are not synchronized to the rhythm of the sun, but to our lifestyle. Many people extend their daily activities towards the evening, delay their bedtime and, in case of work or school obligations the next day, shorten their sleep. Insufficient sleep has an impact on daily functioning, and it is often only in weekends that people try to compensate for their shortage of sleep.
Werken MV et al., Effects of artificial dawn on sleep inertia, skin temperature, and the awakening cortisol response. J Sleep Res 2010. Furthermore, Philips and the National Sleep Foundation are working together to help people understand the effects of light on their overall well-being.
