I just purchased the Hatch Restore 2, and it has totally exceeded my expectations in terms of functionality and design. This smart alarm clock is not your typical alarm clock"¦ it offers a range of features that help promote better sleep (and I am in need of all the help I can get!)

The design of the Hatch Restore 2 is great. Is fairly compact and the soft fabric cover gives it a fancy feel. The touch-sensitive buttons on the top are super easy to use and responsive.

For me, one of the best features is the sunrise alarm. Instead of being abruptly woken up by a loud annoying ring tone, the alarm simulates a natural sunrise and gradually gets brighter to wake you up. So far, I don't feel nearly as groggy or disoriented waking up.

Another great feature is the wind down feature which features a selection of guided meditations, mindfulness exercises and breathing techniques. The production/sound quality is great, and they have a great roster of talent to guide you into a deep slumber.

The Hatch Restore 2 can be controlled via a user-friendly app which allows me to customize my sleep routine, adjust the brightness and volume, and set up specific wake-up and wind-down programs. I'm found it super easy to set up the device, and to navigate around the app.

A few more options for the alarm clock sound would be great, but overall the Hatch Restore 2 has really improved my sleep routine sleep quality. I am a chronic phone user in bed, so being able to program my wind down routine, and leave my phone out is the bedroom is so important for my sleep hygiene.

The Hatch Restore 2 has transformed my bedtime routine and gently wakes me up by simulating a sunrise. Instead of being jolted awake by a loud, abrupt sound, I now wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start my day.

The clock's design is sleek and modern, fitting seamlessly into any decor. The display is easy to read with adjustable day/night brightness. I especially enjoy the touch to wake feature so my bedroom can be as dark as possible during the night. Personally, I don't use the night light feature, but that could certainly be useful in a kid's bedroom or when you need a gentle light in the middle of the night.

The Hatch app is intuitive and allows many customization options. Rest mode allows you to choose from many nature sounds as well as more standard white/brown/pink noise. Rise mode lets you simulate sunrise with the light progressively changing colors and a good selection of sounds to ease you into the morning. All the sounds are high quality and you'll never hear it loop like some other sound machines. The rest/rise buttons on the unit enables you to start your routine with a simple tap without the need to open the app on your phone. There are plenty of built-in sounds included, but a Hatch Sleep Membership provides even more with the added bonus of mindfulness practices and sleep stories to help you unwind.

If you're looking to transform your sleep experience and create a more peaceful morning routine, I highly recommend giving the Hatch Restore 2 a try.

The media could not be loaded. When my youngest (now 2) was born, we jumped on the Hatch bandwagon and never looked back. She's now using it as white noise at night and as a time-to-wake alarm in the mornings. So why were my husband and I still using a 30-year-old alarm clock to wake us and a glitchy smart speaker for white noise?! I finally bit the bullet and got the adult version, and wish I had this years ago!

Pros:
- Sound options are fantastic. We like the "rainstorm" sound best, but there are many others to choose from. I've only tried the wakeup sounds a couple times, and so far I like the "ocean shore" sound best.
- The clock is a perfect size and brightness. You can set it to be always on or only on certain times. I like to leave it always on.
- The physical interface is sleek and intuitive. The video shows how easy it is to start the sleep routine and change volume.
- Speaking of volume, sound quality and volume are great. Better than our smart speaker.
- It is attractive. I was skeptical of "putty" color but it blends great with my off-white paint and dark furniture (and white baby monitor as shown in the picture!)
- Once you set up your sleep and wake routines through the app, it's easy to control from the hatch itself.
- The gradual increase of light on the wakeup setting is pretty great! This time of year (summer) the sun already wakes me up, but I think and hope this feature will be a game changer in the winter when I have to wake up before the sun.
- Unlike the nonsense I deal with with my smart speaker, I never have to begin my night with an argument with a device ("I SAID, play sleep sounds babbling brook!!")

Cons:
All of my cons relate to the app user interface - while not optimal, I hope these will slowly get resolved as the product gets more popular and the team receives feedback! Fingers crossed.
- The app is a bit clunky to get everything set up. For example, you can't preview different sound options with only one click (like you can for the regular Hatch)
- When you go to the "library" of sounds, you can't even access the alarm/wakeup sounds, only the "sleep" sounds. When you select "wake", you don't get the same options as in the alarm setting, but you only get options for sleep stories and the premium features that come with the paid membership. I don't want that - I just want to be able to look up and preview the alarm sounds!
- It seems just about everywhere you click in the app, there's an ad to upgrade to (or get a free trial of) a premium membership

Aside from my issues with the app, now that I have taken the time to set up my Restore with the settings and sounds/lights I like, it's super user-friendly and I never even need to use the app. All in all it still gets 5 stars for overall quality, function, and appearance.

Love my HATCH! Just what I needed to detach myself from ALL the negative effects of sleeping with my phone. The Sunrise Alarm - calm and soothing- is such a gracious, gentle way to begin the day! My husband is very happy not to hear my cell phone alarm, too! If I'm curious about what time it is during the night - no blaring blue light to disrupt my REM sleep - the HATCH time display is muted so it whispers the time to me.
Nightime use has taken some discipline as I was scrolling on my phone before going to sleep. It took about a week before I let the tranquil rest routine lull me to sleep.
Check out the science of Dr. Matthew Walker to learn the enormous benefits of good sleep. The HATCH will help you put it into practice!!!

This is a lovely system! I don't have a child, but I do work night shifts as a nurse. The ability to wake up to a little bit of light is really beneficial to me, especially with my blackout curtains. There are so many different lighting options to choose from to really tailor your experience. My favorite part are all the options for white noise so I can block out the noise from my dogs, family, and nearby construction during the day. Thunderstorm is my jam, but pink noise and forest wind are also really nice options to quiet my mind a little when I'm trying to sleep! The app is easy to use and beautifully designed. The modern design of the alarm clock looks really gorgeous on my night stand, too. I don't pay for the sleep membership plan because I already have a few podcasts that I really like for drifting off, but for me it works well to just play half an hour of a podcast on from my phone while running the white noise in the background. The Hatch wakes me up gently, and I feel more rested when I head in to start my shift at 7p!