To light:
The light is to stand on the highest level bright enough as a normal clock in the living room.
On the lowest setting, it is comparable to a small status light to the monitor.
All I can fall asleep without any problems, as you noticed with closed eyes, the light of the display no.
Hopefully I could help someone, because I myself was doubted by the bad reviews.
Finally:
Design super
Sound similar to each other Docking Station
The connection raises problems
Feel free to ask any questions.