![]() ![]() In a true trial of its dependability, our family testing the device used it as an alarm to wake up and feed their newborn every three hours throughout the night. (A variation with Amazon Alexa is also available, but not both in one.) In addition to having the clock answer questions, set reminders, play your music, and tackle other standard functions of the Google Home smart platform, you can issue voice commands to control the alarm clock itself. ![]() What we found most convenient was the built-in virtual assistant Google Assistant in the model we tested. In the back is a night light with adjustable brightness. The display is dimmable and automatically adjusts to the room's brightness. A clear and easy-to-read LED display on the front shows the time, temperature, and a weather icon (we would've liked to see the date as well). With no sunrise lamp or collection of sleep-assisting audio, the device is more of a straightforward alarm clock than its more decked-out competitors. It's not easy to find a quality alarm clock with true smart features at a bargain price, but Lenovo's Smart Clock Essential is an excellent value-and is often on sale. (At the time of writing, a new Hatch Restore 2 model was available for pre-order, with upgraded features and a list price around $200.)ĭimensions: 2.75 x 7.5 x 5.75 inches | Display Features: Adjustable brightness/color, sunrise/sunset alarm | Power Source: Power cord | Battery Backup: Noīuilt-in voice commands and virtual assistantĬustom alarm sounds and smart speaker functions While our reviewers found the device's $130 base price worth it for the benefits to their sleep routines, an extra monthly cost may not be necessary for most. Hatch additionally offers playlists of music, sleep stories, guided exercises, and other restful audio from the Restore, but this requires an optional subscription. Instead of just buzzing, you can wake up to subtle, natural sounds like chirping birds or fall asleep to ocean waves or other calming white noise in the background. The other aspect you can personalize is sound. Through the mobile app and a Bluetooth connection, you can set which of the light's 22 color options you want and how and when it should dim or brighten. Plus, it serves as a night light for reading or visibility. Thanks to the Hatch Restore's gentle glowing light, you can ease into wakefulness in imitation of the rising sun. ![]()
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