philips wake up light plus, dusk vrs dawn sounds: Hello, does anyone know of a way to get this unit to play a different sound for the dusk simulation vrs the dawn wake up alarm?
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I don't think you can set different sounds to dusk vs sunrise because you can't even set individual sounds to either of the two alarms. It's not a true dual alarm clock which is a big drawback for a clock at this price. I returned mine and got the model below it because even though you can download extra alarm sounds, the USB display and non-dual alarm option is wonky.
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Mine too. Given the language issues in the user manual... I'm sure this is just a firmware variation. I also noticed that the menu says infrared LED, while the LED on my unit is visibly white.
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Yes. There are both options. You can set it so the light changes from "sleeping bunny" to "awake bunny" without noise. The other option is with sound and it sounds like a rooster when it goes off.
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Jim, I had the same question when I purchased the unit. The audible alarm is LOUD. Open the unit and remove the pill tray. There are 4 small philips head screws, when removed will allow you to lift the top of the unit off. Be careful when aligning the plastic drive gear for the pill tray when reassembling. The audible alarm has wires that are soldered to the circuit board. Just cut either wire and the audible alarm will not sound, but the light will work as designed. Hope this helps.
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SO I got one of these for my wife...its a simple device and works as expected..the issue is it it TOO BRIGHT at night. We have the dimmer set to mode 3 with -15 level and ON. and it is still WAYYYY too bright at night. Other than powering it off or covering the touchscreen with non-adhesive window tint any suggestions?
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Sorry I can't help you with your problem, but I bought the same one and most of the time I can't get it to ring at all! I've tried replacing the battery, several times and it doesn't help. I am very disappointed with this item. Maybe someone out there has a few answers for my problem?? I would not recommend this item to anyone. I was really looking forward to having the "Christmas chime" during the holidays too - what a disappointment! I've since taken it down. Plus the blue light is so dim you can hardly see it, and I live in an area that is pitch black at night which makes it even that much harder to see! Beware, do not purchase this item, try a different one! Sorry I can't help you with your problem, but I bought the same one and most of the time I can't get it to ring at all! I've tried replacing the battery, several times and it doesn't help. I am very disappointed with this item. Maybe someone out there has a few answers for my problem?? I would not recommend this item to anyone. I was really looking forward to having the "Christmas chime" during the holidays too - what a disappointment! I've since taken it down. Plus the blue light is so dim you can hardly see it, and I live in an area that is pitch black at night which makes it... » Read More Sorry I can't help you with your problem, but I bought the same one and most of the time I can't get it to ring at all! I've tried replacing the battery, several times and it doesn't help. I am very disappointed with this item. Maybe someone out there has a few answers for my problem?? I would not recommend this item to anyone. I was really looking forward to having the "Christmas chime" during the holidays too - what a disappointment! I've since taken it down. Plus the blue light is so dim you can hardly see it, and I live in an area that is pitch black at night which makes it even that much harder to see! Beware, do not purchase this item, try a different one! « Show Less
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My husband discovered that the base operates based on light. At first, we could barely get it to work and then it would only do Sofia's voice. When we put it near a light, we got the correct voice every time.
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I've had success pulling the power plug, counting to ten, and re-plugging. That it loses functionality seemingly at random and within a few weeks of purchase doesn't say much for the player. Has anyone else noticed how loud it is? That seems impossible to fix, a permanent annoyance.
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I haven't tried to test the sound, but I know if you put your ear up close to it, you can hear a very high pitched sound. I have mine outside and can't see the LED lights unless it's dark out. To be sure it works, try it on an inside plug and it should light right up.
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Hi there, I have found a couple of workaround solutions using OS7 but it is not perfect.First, although you are able to select your own music to fall asleep and wake up to, it won't play and the wake light will default to one of its own (limited) sound tracks.To get around this at night, deselect the "fall asleep to music" setting within the wake light program, then select your music and press play on your phone BEFORE docking and starting the sunset simulation.I haven't found a way to play my own selection in the morning.If I had it to do over again - I wouldn't have purchased now. I'd have waited until there is a bluetooth version. The lamp will be obsolete and unusable as soon as you move away from an iPhone 4. Hi there, I have found a couple of workaround solutions using OS7 but it is not perfect.First, although you are able to select your own music to fall asleep and wake up to, it won't play and the wake light will default to one of its own (limited) sound tracks.To get around this at night, deselect the "fall asleep to music" setting within the wake light program, then select your music and press play on your phone BEFORE docking and starting the sunset simulation.I haven't found a way to play my own selection in the morning.If I had it to do over again - I... » Read More Hi there, I have found a couple of workaround solutions using OS7 but it is not perfect.First, although you are able to select your own music to fall asleep and wake up to, it won't play and the wake light will default to one of its own (limited) sound tracks.To get around this at night, deselect the "fall asleep to music" setting within the wake light program, then select your music and press play on your phone BEFORE docking and starting the sunset simulation.I haven't found a way to play my own selection in the morning.If I had it to do over again - I wouldn't have purchased now. I'd have waited until there is a bluetooth version. The lamp will be obsolete and unusable as soon as you move away from an iPhone 4. « Show Less
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Tried this approach to get a good sync and no go. Philips is clueless on this issue. Support had never heard of it. I've tried two different Philips Soundbars and get the exact same problems.If anyone ever fixes this I'd love to hear it.
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I chiecked with Invellop. The wake/sleep problem is now fixed. The following is their reply.Yes, it has been fixed. The black once is available at this moment, and colored once will be available this Saturday. Sincerely,INVELLOP
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Dear SRB, Thanks for your inquiry. We are very sorry to hear that your unit seems to have intermittent difficulty waking up from idle mode and need to unplug/plug the unit for it to wake up.This behavior is not normal,please contact us for replacement. Any questions,please feel free to contact us. Best regards, Sunvalleytek Customer Service Team
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I personally use the bird sounds as the audio alarm but from what I can tell the best way to accomplish what you want is to turn the alarm volume down all the way. Then the light alarm will still do it's thing but the audio alarm will be very quiet/silent.
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yes, it's possible! you can turn off the sound and there will be only the light to wake you up:) but sometimes I don't notice the light without the alarm sound so it's better to turn it on
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Those are my sentiments exactly. I installed the alarm a little over a year ago and have looked around for something with a louder audible but have been unsuccessful in finding anything that will resolve the weak electronic chime that comes with the system. Maybe if the manufacturer gets enough requests for a louder more distinctive sound they will provide a replacement or at least market a chime that's louder
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You mean after the ladycomp alarm wakes you up? I hit any button once, and it seems to flash for me to take the temp. When it takes the temp, there is no more sound i believe. They have an email you can search for on google, and have been responsive to answer questions in the past. Hope you get it resolved. :)