Since getting my first iPhone over a decade ago, buying an alarm clock has felt unnecessary.I did not see a reason to spend money on a separate device when there’s a free app pre-installed on my phone.
I now realize that being startled awake by a blaring ringing noise is a terrible way to start my day.Plus, keeping my phone next to my bed offered too much of a temptation to answer one last email or watch one last TikTok before dozing off.The solution was obvious, though it came in the form of a product I’d sworn off: an alarm clock.
But not just any alarm clock.My research led me to the Hatch Restore 2, a customizable sunrise alarm clock that uses light and sound to guide users awake.
It also acts as a sound machine, night light and clock.NBC Select associate updates editor Zoe Malin uses the sunrise alarm clock on her Hatch Restore 2 to wake up around 6:15 a.m.during the week.Zoe Malin / NBC NewsNow that I’ve used it for months, I can safely say that the Hatch Restore 2 (which the brand sent me to try) has altered my sleep for the better.
I no longer dread waking up because I have the device’s beautiful lightscape and serene noises to look forward to, and listening to relaxing river sounds calms my mind as it lulls me to sleep.Below, I’ll share my experience trying the Hatch Restore 2 and why I think it’s worth investing in, regardless of what type of sleeper you are. SKIP AHEAD What is the Hatch Restore 2? | How I tried the Hatch Restore 2 | My experience with the Hatch Restore 2 | Potential drawbacks to keep in mind | Who is the Hatch Restore 2 best for?RelatedselectedselectedDo you really need to use a top sheet? Experts explainWhat is the Hatch Restore 2?The Hatch Restore 2 ($199.99) is a cross between a sunrise alarm clock and a sound machine.
If you’re unfamiliar with a sunrise alarm clock, it’s a device that mimics a sunrise by gradually emitting light up to an hour before your scheduled wake-up time.Sunrise alarm clocks gently encoura...