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Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 review
A bedside wake-up light from British light therapy maker Lumie with a 15 to 90 minute sunrise and sunset, 15 sounds and FM radio.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 9, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 8.8
- Ease of use (25%)
- 8.6
- Value (35%)
- 8.3
Lumie has made light therapy products since 1991, and the Bodyclock Shine 300 is the model in its range that best balances features and price for a light-first wake-up. The sunrise and the evening sunset can each run anywhere from 15 to 90 minutes, which matters if a 30 minute dawn feels too abrupt, and you can set how bright the sunrise ends. Sound is optional: there are 15 sleep and wake sounds and an FM radio, with tap-control snooze on top of the unit. You can set daily or weekly alarms, so weekends can start later without changing settings each Friday. At night the light-sensitive display fades to low or turns off, which helps light sleepers. Lumie lists a 3-year warranty and a 45-day trial, and the product page mentions no app or subscription. The trade-offs are a simpler color range than Philips or Loftie, and a $5 US shipping charge on top of the $169.00 price.
Who it is for
Adults who want a long, adjustable sunrise and a full set of alarm options without an app or subscription.
Price
$169.00 at Lumie's US store when checked, plus $5 standard US shipping.
Bodyclock Shine 300 $169.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 9, 2026.
Key features
- Sunrise and sunset duration adjustable from 15 to 90 minutes
- Adjustable sunrise intensity and fully dimmable bedside lighting
- 15 sleep and wake sounds plus FM radio
- Daily and weekly alarm schedules with tap-control snooze
- Light-sensitive display that fades to low or switches off at night
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Longest sunrise range on this list alongside the Luxe 700FM
- Strength: Set up on the device, with no app or Wi-Fi mentioned on the product page
- Strength: 3-year warranty and a 45-day trial
- Weakness: LED colors are limited to warm white, orange and red
- Weakness: US orders add $5 standard shipping
- Weakness: No Bluetooth speaker, unlike the Luxe 700FM
Key facts
- Sunrise length: 15 to 90 minutes
- Sounds: 15 sounds plus FM radio
- Light source: Integrated LED: warm white, orange and red
- Warranty: 3 years
- Trial: 45 days
Where it ranks
Lumie Bodyclock Shine 300 is No. 1 in our Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks verdict.
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