Red light – When/how to use each lamp?

Red light

Red light is ideally used when it is dark outside. For the body, this moment naturally marks the transition from activity to rest. Whereas daylight and blue light activate the body, red light helps you slow down and prepare for the night.

At Alina, we do not see red light as a trend, but as a logical extension of how light naturally works.

At the end of the day, the natural light around us changes. The sun is low, the light becomes warmer and contains increasingly less blue. This is no coincidence: the human body is evolutionarily attuned to this transition.

Red light aligns with this natural process. Unlike blue and white artificial light:

• red light does not disrupt melatonin production

• promotes relaxation

• helps the body recognize that the day is coming to an end

You can think of red light as the artificial equivalent of the red evening sun: soft, low-stimulation and calming, while blue light acts more like bright midday light that switches the body “on”.

Would you like to learn more about how red light works and its scientific background? Then read our extensive blogs about red light.

When do you use red light?

• As soon as it becomes dark outside

• In the evening while relaxing, reading or watching TV

• During nighttime moments (using the bathroom, in the nursery)

• As an alternative to standard artificial light in the evening

The goal is not to avoid light entirely, but to use the right light at the right time.

Alina red-light products

Red-light reading lamp

The Alina red-light reading lamp is designed for focused, personal use.

Use:

• The lamp has a clip, making it easy to attach to a book, shelf or desk

• Fully charge the lamp first

• When the indicator light on the charger is green, the lamp is fully charged

The reading lamp is ideal for anyone who wants to read or work in the evening without using bright or blue light.

Red screw-in lamp (E27)

The red screw-in lamp is intended as a permanent light source in an existing lamp.

Key features:

• E27 fitting

• Can optionally be used with an adapter to E14

• Not dimmable

• Provides continuous red light

• Flicker-free!

This lamp is suitable for bedrooms, bedside lamps, or rooms where you always want the same calming light in the evening.

3 colors in 1 screw-in lamp

The three-color screw-in lamp offers flexibility throughout the evening and night.

Features:

• Not dimmable

• Works in any lamp with a standard on/off switch

• No app or remote control needed

Three colors, one lamp

Red light is the default starting setting and is used in the late evening and at night. It supports relaxation and aligns with natural melatonin production. Amber light is intended as a warm transitional color at the beginning of the evening, for example after dinner or in the bathroom for slightly better visibility without bright light. White light is functional and suitable for moments when bright light is needed, such as when entertaining guests or doing household tasks. This lamp is low-EMF and flicker-free!

Use:

• Press the on/off switch to change the color

• If the lamp is off for 6 seconds or longer, it automatically resets to red light

Sensor lamp 

The red-light sensor lamp is designed to provide automatic lighting without manual operation.

Use and operation:

• Plug the lamp directly into the socket

• The sensor only works in a dark room

• Turns on automatically when motion is detected

• Can also be operated manually:

  • On (always on)

  • Off

  • Auto (sensor)

Features:

• Sensor range of up to 6 meters

• Brightness fully adjustable
  

• No chance of accidentally leaving the light on

The soft red light does not disrupt your circadian rhythm and helps you easily fall back asleep after waking during the night.

Not sure which lamps suit you best? Feel free to email us at team@alinastore.nl and we’ll be happy to help!

Alina – sleep comfort for the hustle and bustle of everyday life.