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Circadian Lighting Basics
Align home lighting with your body clock
This guide explains how to set morning bright light, reduce blue light at night, and use timers to align lighting with circadian rhythms for better sleep and focus.
- circadian
- lighting
- sleep
- blue light
- health
Morning bright light
Expose yourself to bright, cool light within an hour of waking to cue alertness.
Daytime settings
Maintain moderate neutral light in work areas; avoid glare by diffusing overhead lights.
Evening wind-down
Shift to warm, dim lighting 2 hours before bed; enable night modes on screens.
Automate routines
Use smart bulbs or timers to schedule color temperature changes and ensure consistency.