I'll start by saying this: I'm not much of a gadget girl. In fact, I typically find to take up more space than enhance my life in a meaningful way. However, the ($100, originally $130) was gifted to me, and with claims of improving people's sleep and , it seemed worth putting to the test.
The smart device is equipped with a sound machine, light, and sunrise alarm clock all into one small gadget. The device sounds interesting in theory, but I was curious if it would hold up to its claims of . I tried this device for a month, and I can confidently say I see a difference in my morning and night routines — but still, is it worth it? Keep reading for my full breakdown and, for a limited time, shop it on sale.
The Hatch Restore's built-in sunrise alarm clock caught my attention right off the bat. I'm not much of a morning person, so I was hoping this alarm could change that. I quickly set it up using the Hatch Sleep app, which pairs with your device to help create a sleep routine.
You can choose to purchase a Hatch Sleep Membership for $50 a year or $5 a month, or you can go with the free version (like myself) that allows you to use select sleep sounds and lights, as well as create a bedtime and morning ritual. I set my alarm to go off automatically at 7:30 a.m.
Monday through Friday, and sure enough, I've woken peacefully every day at that time. Hatch's sunrise alarm (which you can alter the color of) slowly rises as the sun would, and you can choose from a list of sounds to gen.