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Some wake-up lights are confusing to set up right out of the box. Consumer Reports ranked five options from easiest to hardest to use

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A wake-up light promises a gentler alarm than a jarring beep, but a confusing setup can undercut that promise fast. Ease of setup, everyday usability and included features like white noise, calming sounds or a radio tuner can vary widely between wake-up lights priced within a similar range.

Consumer Reports ranked five wake-up lights from most to least user-friendly, testing ease of setup, everyday use and features, so shoppers can find one that actually gets easier every morning, not harder.