I've used my phone as my alarm clock for nearly all my adult life. Terrible, I know. Besides the obvious temptation to scroll on social media late into the night, the alarm and vibration combination would jerk me awake. I'll be honest; that left me pretty cranky. My solution was the Hatch Restore 3 sunrise alarm clock. It's on sale for $30 off through Prime Day, which ends on July 11.Â
This sunrise alarm clock and sound machine helped me kick my late-night phone habit and get uninterrupted sleep at night. At $170, it's a significant investment for an alarm clock, though the $30 off sale for Prime Day knocks the price down. I'll share why I love my Hatch Restore 3 below, but don't miss the best Prime Day deals under $25, the top headphone deals and what's hot in tech right now.
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Why I love the Hatch Restore 3 alarm clock
The Hatch Restore 3 has features that induce sleep; it's CNET's choice for the best sunrise alarm clock. It combines all the benefits of a sunrise alarm clock with a sound machine into one nightstand essential that I'm pretty sure I cannot live without now. The complete library of sounds, colors and routines offers much customization to find your ideal bedtime routine. The app is easy to use, and once you establish your combination of lights and sounds, you put your phone down and relax.
My nighttime routine includes an evening reset of guided sounds for stress to relax me enough to fall asleep. I usually pair this with my usual nightly reading session. Once that's up, my rain sounds start, and I settle into sleep.
This is just how I do it, but there are many options. From true crime to mindfulness to podcasts to the collection of ambient sounds, Hatch has a lot. The library of sleep sounds is seriously massive. They've got something for everyone from denim to orange shag carpet to zodiac sounds; there's no way you won't find your ideal sound for relaxation.
The full library is locked behind the One Hatch+ subscription, which costs $4.99/month for all Hatch devices in your home. It's not a necessary purchase to use the device, so if you go through the 30-night trial and find that the cues and routines aren't moving the needle as much as the basic features, you still have the basics, which are some of my favorite parts.
The sunrise alarm -- which I have set to a lovely creamy orange -- is easily the best part of the Hatch Restore. The best part is that only one button on the Restore 3 allows you to snooze, silence and adjust the sound of your alarms.
Why this deal matters
The $30 off deal for Prime Day is the perfect time to snag a Hatch Restore 3 for less. Right now, you can get the new Rosy color, which is a soft pink. The sale only runs through July 11, and we don't know when the Hatch catalog will go on sale next.
If you're looking for a better way to wake up or need a gift for someone who loves their sleep, I can't recommend the Hatch Restore 3 enough. It has changed my mornings. I'm such a fan of the sound machine feature that I actually bought my niece a Hatch Rest. She's a fan of the purple rain sounds.
