What are Bedside Clocks? Bedside clocks are a typical apparatus in our bedrooms, that is designed to give us an alarm at a specified time. The primary function of these clocks is to awaken someone from their sleep at night or short naps in the afternoon. During the past decade, with the increase of popularity of mobile devices, we have become accustomed to using our phones not only to call and send messages but also as an alarm for us to wake up when we have to. Even the simple idea of using a special device on our bedside table seems a bit obsolete. However, there are a number of clocks that serve as alarms and can also help you with some sounds and vibrations to improve your sleep cycles. There are also those that offer various functions to wake you up more easily if you are one of those who have a heavy sleep and more than once you have fallen asleep for not hearing the alarm on your cell phone. It’s essential to get only the best bedside table that will adapt to your lifestyle, your budget and the hours you want to sleep.
Is it really good to get up with a bedside clock? It is very difficult for most people to wake up in the morning and we do it because the alarm tells us that it is time to get up and start the day, but nevertheless there are those who have the power to wake up and open their eyes just a moment before the scheduled time and without the need for the alarm to sound. This is due to what is known as 'circadian rhythm' or 'biological clock’, by which our body has synchronized with our needs and routines. The body tells us when it is time to eat providing us with the sensation of being hungry (we usually listen to the roar of our stomach and if we go out of the hour we even get in a bad mood), it also indicates that the time has come to lie down making us enter sleep (and yawns) the same thing happens to us when we get up to start our journey: we wake up (sometimes)
before the alarm sounds.
Tips to remember when choosing the best bedside clock for you: 1. Don't be deceived by the design
Just because the design of a clock looks very cool, does not mean that it can work best for you. You must look and focus on its functionality first before buying it. Always go for a product that is easy to use and with buttons that can easily be found. You don't want to wake up and become irritated with a non-stop noise in the morning just because you cannot find the press button to stop the alarm.
2. Don't Go Too Bright
Most electronics, including smartphones, bedside clocks, and tablets display a bright blue light that is very disrupting in the eyes and might stimulate you to become restless during the night. Choosing a bedside clock that emits an orange, red or similar hue of light will give you a better and peaceful sleep.
3. Choose your preferred Sound
Bedside clock's main function is to distract you with a sound to wake you up. Nowadays, there are lots of advanced technology that makes a bedside clock have a sonic option. You must find something that perfectly suits your character. Are you the guy who wants to wake up on your favorite playlist or the radio? Or maybe you are someone who enjoys listening and waking up to nature sounds to entice you to wake up from your deep sleep? Perhaps you are someone who is not easily distracted by anything and wants something with a growing volume that starts with a low noise then gradually getting louder to gently wake you up. Everyone has a unique preference for what they want to hear, while others can be very sensitive when it comes to the sounds that will wake them up. So it's best for you to pick what you know is going to be suitable for your needs.
4. Be open to new and unique features
For those who are extremely deep sleepers out there, It might be a good idea for you to pick a bedside clock that will vibrate while ringing because that shaking might be the most effective wake-up call for someone that is too attached to their beds. There are some that can also act as a lamp, so if your room is dark, and it alarms, it automatically flashes and will make you alert.
CONCLUSION: for an alarm clock to gain a place on your bedside table, it must be reliable, versatile and allow you to personalize your experience so that it is not traumatic or puts you in a bad mood.