Hatch Restore 3 combines a gradual sunrise alarm, wind-down lighting, sleep sounds and a reading light in one bedside device, shown in Putty. Ideal for ditching phone alarms and dark-morning wakes; much of the audio library needs a Hatch+ subscription.
Description
The Hatch Restore 3 is a bedside sunrise alarm, sound machine and reading light that uses sleep audio and circadian-style lighting to build a calmer bedtime and gentler wake-up. This one comes in the Putty colour.
Deciding on the Hatch Restore 3
Phone-alarm quitters will like the Hatch Restore 3
- Phone-alarm quitters
- Dark-morning wakers
- Routine builders
Not ideal for people avoiding subscriptions
- People avoiding subscriptions
- Shared rooms with different schedules
The Hatch Restore 3 at a glance
Hatch describes a sunrise alarm that brightens gradually, wind-down routines with dimming light, sleep sounds and audio content, and a bedside design meant to replace phone alarms. It is set up and customised through the Hatch app.
When the Hatch Restore 3 makes most sense
Replace a harsh phone alarm, wake on dark winter mornings, build a screens-off wind-down routine, or play white noise for a light sleeper.
Much of the audio library, including guided content and many sounds, sits behind a Hatch+ subscription, so check what the free tier includes before you buy; the device still works for alarms, light and basic sounds without it. Setup happens in the app, and routines take a few minutes to configure the way you like. A sunrise light helps some people wake more naturally, but it will not fix an irregular sleep schedule on its own. If your partner wakes at a different time, a gradually brightening light on your side may still reach them. Place it within reach so the touch controls are easy to use half-asleep, and keep firmware updated through the app.
Where the Hatch Restore 3 wins and loses
What the Hatch Restore 3 gets right
- Gentle sunrise
- Sleep sounds
- Phone-free bedside
Subscription for full library and other gripes
- Subscription for full library
- App needed for setup
Worth confirming: subscription for full library
Check Hatch+ pricing and what the free tier includes.
How the Hatch Restore 3 compares
Philips SmartSleep wake-up lights and Loftie clocks are alternatives.
Should you get the Hatch Restore 3?
A lovely bedside upgrade if you value calmer mornings.
