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CES - Las Vegas, Nevada (USA)– Signify (Euronext: LIGHT), the world leader in lighting, has collaborated with Google to bring consumers the ability to use voice commands with the Google Assistant to activate sleep and wake light effects, using Philips Hue functionality, that replicate the optimum light performance for winding down before
From launch, features will include:
What light can do
Research is increasingly showing the important role light plays in how we feel and how well we sleep. Melatonin, the hormone that helps to regulate our wake and sleep cycle, is influenced by light, whether that’s natural or artificial light[1]. By having the right light as we prepare for bed, we can get a better night’s sleep, whereas waking up with the right light can help us start the day feeling more energized.
While many people need an alarm clock to wake up in the morning, by using light that simulates sunrise by gradually increasing light levels before the alarm goes off, you can improve well-being, mood and cognitive performance even much later in the day[2].
The new feature will be accessible to all consumers in English speaking countries by March 2019.
For more information about Philips Hue products visit www.philips-hue.com
Signify became the new company name of Philips Lighting as of May 16, 2018.
[1] Santhi N, Thorne HC, van der Veen DR, Johnsen S, Mills SL, Hommes V, Schlangen LJM, Archer SN, Dijk DJ (2011) The spectral composition of evening light and individual differences in the suppression of melatonin and delay of sleep in humans. J Pineal Res 53: 47-59. 10.1111/ j.1600-079X.2011.00970.x [doi].
[2] Luc Schlangen (2016). The effect of light on our sleep/wake cycle
Signify, Philips Hue Global Communications
Kathrin de Graaf
Tel: +31 6 50 29 43 14
Email: kathrin.de.graaf@signify.com
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