Hatch Restore 2 Review — The Smart Alarm That Fixed My Sleep Routine

What Makes This Different From a Regular Alarm

The Hatch Restore 2 isn’t just a sunrise alarm — it’s a complete sleep system:

Evening Routine (Wind-Down)

30-60 minutes before your target sleep time, the Restore 2 begins a wind-down sequence:

• Warm, dim light (mimicking sunset)
• Calming sounds or guided meditation
• Gradual dimming to complete darkness

Wake-Up Routine (Sunrise)

30 minutes before your alarm time:

• Gradually brightening warm light (mimicking sunrise)
• Gentle sounds that increase in volume
• Full brightness at alarm time

30-Night Test Results

Our chronic light-sleeping tester tracked sleep metrics:

• Time to fall asleep: Reduced from 35 min to 20 min (avg)
• Wake-ups per night: Reduced from 3 to 1 (avg)
• Morning grogginess: Significantly reduced (sunrise wake vs. phone alarm)

The Subscription Problem

The Hatch Restore 2 works out of the box with basic features. But the full library of sounds, meditations, and sleep stories requires Hatch+ at $4.99/month ($59.88/year).

Without the subscription, you get:

• Sunrise/sunset alarms
• Basic light controls
• A few default sounds

With the subscription, you get:

• 100+ sleep sounds and meditations
• Sleep stories narrated by voice actors
• Breathing exercises
• New content added monthly

Sound Quality

The built-in speaker is surprisingly good for a device this size. Bass-heavy sounds (rain, ocean) fill a bedroom nicely. It won’t replace a dedicated sound machine, but it’s adequate for most users.

Who Should Buy This?

• People who hate waking up to jarring phone alarms
• Anyone who struggles with a consistent sleep routine
• Couples (partner can set different routines)
• People willing to pay the subscription for premium content