Lamps with progressively brighter bulbs controlled by power outlet timers have given me the ability to have an artificial sun rise and set right next to my bed according to a mechanical policy. It did wonders for my sleep cycle :-)
I had a similar set-up for a while and it was quite useful. I used some X10 modules and cron jobs to turn on lamps in the morning. The automated lamps became superfluous after I moved to a place with east-facing windows. It’s not easy to shut off the morning sun.
Barring a bedroom with east-facing windows, I’d say the outlet timer is the best option. Home automation stuff is harder to set up and more expensive.
Lamps with progressively brighter bulbs controlled by power outlet timers have given me the ability to have an artificial sun rise and set right next to my bed according to a mechanical policy. It did wonders for my sleep cycle :-)
I had a similar set-up for a while and it was quite useful. I used some X10 modules and cron jobs to turn on lamps in the morning. The automated lamps became superfluous after I moved to a place with east-facing windows. It’s not easy to shut off the morning sun.
Barring a bedroom with east-facing windows, I’d say the outlet timer is the best option. Home automation stuff is harder to set up and more expensive.