Hatch Restore 3: The Glow-Up Your Mornings Needed

The design

First things first: it looks good. The Hatch Restore 3 comes in three neutral shades (Putty, Greige, and Cocoa) and blends seamlessly with any aesthetic. It’s minimal, easy to use, and doesn’t take up too much space. The top knob lets you adjust volume, change settings, or snooze without fumbling for your phone in the dark. Bonus: There’s a built-in night light feature that’s clutch for late-night water runs.

To subscribe, or not to subscribe?

You can use the Restore 3 for free, but to unlock its full potential, you’ll need a $5/month membership. Normally, I’m skeptical about paying extra for anything, but the sheer variety of content makes this feel worth it. We’re talking meditations, bedtime stories, nature sounds, and even pop culture updates. There’s even an ASMR section if that’s your thing. Hatch also refreshes its library regularly, with seasonal updates and celeb collabs (yes, RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Jaida Essence Hall has a bedtime story).

If you don’t want to commit to the subscription, you’ll still get basic sounds and lights—but if you love variety, the upgrade is a solid investment.

The verdict

If you’re looking for a miracle fix that’ll turn you into a 6 a.m. yoga person overnight, this isn’t it. But if you want a realistic way to create a better bedtime routine and wake up without feeling like you got hit by a truck, the Hatch Restore 3 is a game-changer. After a month, I noticed a huge difference—I even started waking up before my alarm a few times a week (who am I?).

Hatch Restore 3

Struggling to ditch your phone before bed and wake up without feeling like a zombie? The TikTok-famous Hatch Restore 3 uses soothing lights and sounds to help you unwind at night and wake up gently—because your mornings deserve better than a blaring alarm.

What others are saying

If you still need more convincing, keep scrolling to see what our other E! editors are saying about the Hatch Restore 3.

Demi Graham, E! Social Coordinator:

“Pros are the light color options we can wake up to. Our fave cue is the red light and fave sound is the meditative flute. My fiancé and I wake up at different times so in addition to using it as an alarm clock I use it as a subtle light when getting ready without turning on the room’s overhead light and it doesn’t disrupt him and vice versa on days he gets up before me. There are so many in-app features to explore I feel like this is the first tool that really brought my nighttime routine together and has kept

me off my phone in the morning. I also haven’t had to hit snooze since using the hatch. It’s such a pleasure to wake up to a calming environment/ambiance rather than alarms and harsh lighting.”

Julia Totaro, E! Audience Editor:

“The Hatch is my saving grace! I'm typically an early riser on weekdays and can say with 100% truth that this alarm clock is the reason why I get out of bed. Thanks to the sunrise feature—even in the darkest of mornings—I'm waking up before the alarm goes off. There are a bunch of sounds to choose from for unwinding after the day, and I usually opt for the light rain with a calming blue light that puts me right to sleep. I don't pay for the membership so I can't say much about the guided meditations and podcasts, but even without those features this alarm clock does wonders!”

Hatch Rest 2nd gen

The Hatch Rest 2nd Gen makes bedtime easier with soothing sounds, a customizable night light, and a time-to-rise feature that helps little ones sleep longer. Designed for growing families, it’s a must-have for peaceful nights and stress-free mornings.

As for the mommies out there, take it from one of our own who’s a mother of two adorable little ones.

Megan Gray, E! Commerce Editor:

“Living in a small NYC apartment with a ton of noise, I knew that I needed a sound machine and night light when my baby was born. A fellow mom raved about the Hatch Rest so I immediately added it to my registry. Now that my son is 5 years old, and I have a 2-year-old in the mix, we use that same Hatch every night (and it’s evolved with the needs of my family). For my older son, he loves picking out the lights and the sounds. There are so many color options and I like the variety of nature sounds. For my younger son, the time-to-rise alarm is a key feature. I can set the colors to change when it’s time to get up, which means he can’t get out of bed until then (although he tries). Everything is easy to set up on the app and my sons won't go to sleep without it.”

The Hatch is so popular and beloved by our team, it even has the attention of a curious E! editor who doesn’t own one (but is thinking about it).

Alexa Vazquez, E! Commerce Editor:

“I don't own one but when I stayed at my sister's house, I was pleasantly surprised and thoroughly impressed by how easy it made it to wake up. I always thought it was a gimmick and that it was essentially an overpriced/glorified alarm clock, but after experiencing it, I totally understand why someone would want this, especially if you struggle to get out of bed in the morning. I also think it makes a great luxury gift.”

Overall

If waking up is your personal nightmare, the Hatch Restore 3 might just be the dreamy fix you need.

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