At 6 AM, your phone alarm rings on time, jolting you awake with its harsh sound. Before even opening your eyes, your fingers instinctively swipe open your phone, starting to browse unread messages and emails from the night before. Does this passive way of starting your morning also make your day begin with anxiety?

More and more people are trying to keep their phones out of the bedroom, and the Glocusent Sunrise Alarm N17 Deluxe Sunrise Wake-Up Clock is a refined bedside companion designed to replace phone alarms. It’s not just a clock, but a multi-functional sleep aid that combines gradual wake-up light, white noise machine, and Bluetooth speaker.

Not Like a Clock, More Like a Lamp by the Bed

Most sunrise alarm clocks on the market look like a translucent plastic ball or a cold-lit electronic dashboard. But the N17 features a fabric shell design, making it look more like a quality speaker or a stylish home decor piece. Placing it next to books or on the nightstand won’t overpower the room’s ambiance; instead, it adds warmth and softness.

It only comes in white, but the pure white fabric can blend into almost any bedroom style. The included power cord is 59 inches long (about 150 cm), a thoughtful detail for users with awkwardly placed bedside outlets—no more ugly extension cords needed.

5-Minute Sunrise Wake-Up, Just Right for Your Body

The core function of this wake-up light is to gradually brighten the light over 5 minutes before the alarm sounds, simulating the sunrise process, paired with an alarm sound that goes from soft to strong, allowing you to wake up naturally in the light and sound.

Compared to products claiming 30-minute gradual light that often lead to oversleeping, the 5-minute setting feels closer to the real sensation of “pulling open the curtains.” If you’re a light sleeper or your family has different wake-up times, this quick yet gentle wake-up method is less likely to disturb sleep.

The device has 43 built-in LED beads, offering 20 brightness levels and 12 light modes. Besides sunrise and daylight modes, RGB colored lights are also available. On winter mornings when it’s still dark, switching to bright daylight mode is much more efficient than fumbling for switches in the dark. At night, dimmed warm light can serve as a gentle night light.

30 Types of White Noise, There’s Bound to Be One That Puts You to Sleep in Seconds

Besides waking up, falling asleep is also key to sleep quality. The N17 features 30 types of white noise, including rain, ocean waves, bird calls, etc., played through a 5W speaker.

You might think 30 is too many, but after using it, you’ll understand how much personal preference varies for sleep sounds. Some fall asleep instantly to rain sounds, while others might associate it with a leaking roof. Multiple options give you a week or two to test and find the frequency that suits you best.

The timer can be set from 10 to 180 minutes, or play all night. If you’re used to falling asleep with white noise all night, this feature is essential. It also supports Bluetooth streaming, so if you occasionally want to listen to a podcast or audiobook before bed, the sound quality is much better than your phone resonating on a water cup.

Dual Alarms + Power Outage Protection, Thoughtful Details Full of Care

The N17 supports dual alarm settings, whether for weekday early rises, weekend lie-ins, or different wake-up times for couples, one device meets both needs. You can set it via the device’s buttons or the App, and Glocusent specifically notes the App is subscription-free, which stands out in an era where smart home devices often charge fees.

The device has a built-in 1000mAh backup battery that keeps it running during brief power outages, so you won’t miss important plans the next day due to a midnight power flicker. The time also auto-corrects, with no need for manual adjustment during daylight saving time changes.

Who Is It Best For?

• People who need to wake up before dawn: In winter when it’s dark, the gradual light effectively reduces morning grumpiness.
• Couples or families with different schedules: Dual alarm design, no mutual interference.
• Those already used to listening to white noise on their phones: Separate phone functions, leave your phone charging in the living room, and completely break the habit of scrolling on your phone before bed.
• Parents wanting to help kids quit playing on phones before bed: One device handles night light and alarm, fostering regular routines in children.

The Glocusent Sunrise Alarm N17 Deluxe is priced under $99.99, yet offers complete features found in products priced near $200, plus a 24-month warranty and 30-day no-questions-asked return policy. If you’re looking for a bedside companion that gently wakes you and helps you sleep well at night, this is definitely a worthwhile investment in sleep.

Replace the harsh alarm with the first light of dawn, and tomorrow morning, you’ll thank yourself for making this decision.