The Evolution of Waking Up
For the vast majority of human existence people awoke using sunlight. This 30-45 minute process allowed humans to wake gradually which plays a crucial role in our readiness in the morning. When you wake gradually the hormone responsible for keeping you asleep (melatonin) slowly decreases while the hormone responsible for waking you up (cortisol) increases. This allows for a person to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to seize the day.
In contrast loud sound alarms scare your subconscious mind into perceiving a threat. The body’s goal then becomes to wake you up as quickly as possible to deal with the potential danger. So your heart rate spikes, followed by adrenaline and cortisol being flooded into your system to do so. Meanwhile melatonin has had no time to diminish. This results in high levels of both hormones sending mixed signals to the brain of “I should sleep” and “I should get up”. The word we have for this hormone imbalance is grogginess. Its effects reduce energy, impair cognitive function, and cause stress.
The Need for a Smarter, More Effective Wake-Up Method
In modern times waking up in a timely manner is crucial to nearly all of our days. Depending on light to wake us is not viable. It simply takes too long, does not work for the entire sleep spectrum, and will not align with everyone’s schedules.
This is why we created the SilentWakeUp to provide the most relaxing, energizing and natural timely wake up possible. We distilled the benefits of a gradual wake up down to a ten minute process providing the serene transition from a deep to light sleep state. Giving much needed balance of your hormones, mind and body.
Reclaim Precious Hours of Rest
Sleep is not just essential for you - it’s essential for your loved ones. Traditional alarms don’t just wake the user; they disrupt entire households, causing unnecessary sleep deprivation for partners, children, and roommates.
With SilentWakeUp, couples no longer have to sacrifice sleep due to differing schedules. One person can wake up without disturbing the other, leading to thousands of hours of sleep gained over the course of a year. Parents can rise early without waking their children, and students or roommates can start their day without disrupting shared living spaces.
One Alarm Inclusive For All
Traditional alarms fail to accommodate those with sensory sensitivities, leaving many frustrated by a daily wake-up experience that doesn’t work for them. We've heard from individuals in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community, those on the autism spectrum, and people with PTSD, all expressing their struggles with existing alarm options. SilentWakeUp changes that. It’s the first truly inclusive wake-up solution, designed for everyone, regardless of their sensory needs. Imagine what could be achieved if everyone could start their day with more energy, better focus, and a positive outlook.
