We know getting up early can sometimes be a struggle, especially considering nearly half of Americans get up before the sun does. Perhaps these early-risers are aiming for increased productivity, but at the cost of a few extra Zzzzs thanks to an abrupt wake-up at 5am from a ringtone that's more abrasive than nails on a chalkboard. So what's the best way to balance getting up early without waking up tired?
That's where ilumi Rise & Shine (simulated sunrises) come to the rescue. A Rise & Shine schedule can be created using the free ilumi app (iOS or Android), and allows for the early bird to select the city, duration and days of the week that the sunrise should take effect. After setting the schedule once, the ilumi Smart Light Bulb remembers the schedule and will trigger each day that you've applied the Rise & Shine to (but remember to keep the power on to your ilumi when going to bed at night).
Here's a quick chart showcasing the wonderful, exotic cities that you can wake up to in the comfort of your own bed. Each Rise & Shine will progress through its pattern over the duration that you've selected while gradually getting brighter, eventually ending up on our Focus preset to get you up and going in the morning.
| ilumi Rise & Shine | Color Sequence |
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Venice, Italy Blood Orange, Fuchsia, Light Magenta, Lavender, Cool White (Focus Preset) |
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Denver, Colorado Dark Blue, Sky Blue, Pale Pink, Pale Gold, Cool White (Focus Preset) |
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Barcelona, Spain Dark Orange, Yellow Gold, Rose Pink, Light Blue, Cool White (Focus Preset) |
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Rainforest Green, Teal, Cyan, Orange, Cool White (Focus Preset) |
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Maui, Hawaii Strawberry Red, Red-Orange, Magenta, Peach, Orange, Cool White (Focus Preset) |
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Atlantis, The Ocean Floor Ocean Blue, Turquoise, Seafoam Green, Light Blue, Cool White (Focus Preset) |
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Fiji, South Pacific Golden Orange-Yellow, Light Blue, Light Pink, Lavender, Pink, Cool White (Focus Preset) |
Pro tip: Travel the world form your bedroom by scheduling a different sunrise for each day of the week--your body will thank you for the natural wake-up call. Which Rise & Shine theme is your favorite? Reach out to us on social media (Twitter , Instagram, and Facebook) with the hashtag #ilumisunrise to share your thoughts!
