Hatch Restore 2
Sunrise alarm, sound machine, and reading light in one.
Combines a sunrise alarm, white-noise machine, and reading light in one device. The core alarm and light work without a subscription, but the full sound and routine library sits behind Hatch+.
Pros & cons
- Combines a sunrise alarm, white-noise/sound machine, and dimmable reading light in one device
- Core alarm, light, and a rotating set of free sleep sounds work without ever paying for Hatch+
- Sunrise light intensity and up to two alarms are customizable through the app
- 18 light colors and dozens of free sound combinations available with no subscription
- Full sound and routine library sits behind Hatch+ ($4.99/month or $49.99/year after a 30-day trial)
- Requires Wi-Fi and the Hatch app for setup and most configuration
- Physical button controls are described by some users as unintuitive at first
- Hatch has since released the Restore 3 as its current adult model — the Restore 2 is being phased out, so availability and price vary
Setup and what's included
According to manufacturer specifications, the Restore 2 combines four bedside devices into one: a sunrise/sunset alarm light, a white-noise and nature-sound machine, a dimmable reading light, and a clock. Setup requires the Hatch app and a Wi-Fi connection — there's no meaningful way to use it without connecting it to your phone at least once, even though day-to-day use doesn't require the app once routines are configured.
What's free vs. what needs Hatch+
This is the detail most reviews undersell. All Sleep sounds and the free Wake alarm tones are included with no subscription, and you can build a custom Sleep Routine from 18 light colors and 24 free sounds. Hatch+ ($4.99/month or $49.99/year, with a 30-day free trial included) unlocks the full and seasonal content library — more guided routines, more sound variety, and new content as it's added. In practice, the Restore 2 is fully usable as a sunrise alarm and sound machine on the free tier; the subscription buys variety, not core function.
Who should buy it
The Restore 2 suits people who want one bedside device to replace a phone alarm, a separate sound machine, and a reading lamp, and who don't mind occasionally opening an app to adjust settings. Based on user reports, the sunrise function is genuinely effective at making waking up feel less abrupt than a phone alarm, and the customizable light/sound combinations suit people who want variety night to night rather than the same white-noise loop.
Who should skip it
If you want a phone-free bedside device with zero ongoing decisions — no app, no account, no subscription prompt — the Yogasleep Dohm is the simpler, cheaper alternative that does one thing (fan-based white noise) with nothing to configure. If sunrise simulation is the main draw but you don't want a smart-home device at all, the Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light delivers that specific feature without an app or account. And because Hatch has moved to the Restore 3 as its current model, buyers who want the newest hardware and the full current sound library without hunting for Restore 2 stock should look at the Restore 3 instead.
The bottom line
The Restore 2 is the most capable device in this category — sunrise alarm, sound machine, and reading light in one — and its core functions work without ever paying for Hatch+. The honest trade-off is the app dependency and a subscription that gates the full content library, not the device's basic operation. For anyone who wants zero ongoing decisions after setup, a simpler single-purpose device is the better fit.
Vs. closest alternative
Both are smart bedside devices with app-driven routines, but they split on where the subscription line falls. The Loftie's two-stage wake sequence and built-in sound library work fully without paying anything beyond the device itself. The Restore 2 does more overall — sunrise light, sound machine, and reading light combined — but its deepest content library sits behind Hatch+. Choose the Restore 2 if you want the most complete feature set and don't mind an optional subscription; choose the Loftie if you want a full-featured alarm clock with nothing to pay for after the initial purchase.
The most full-featured bedside sleep system in this category — as long as you're fine with a subscription gating part of the content library.
FAQ
Do I have to pay for Hatch+ to use the Restore 2?
No. The alarm, sunrise/sunset light, dimmable reading light, and a free set of 24 sleep sounds across 18 light colors all work without a subscription. Hatch+ ($4.99/month or $49.99/year, 30-day free trial included) unlocks the full and seasonal sound/routine library on top of that.
Does the Restore 2 need Wi-Fi to work?
Yes, for setup and most configuration through the Hatch app. Once routines are set, day-to-day use (waking up, sound machine, light) doesn't require you to open the app every night.
Is the Restore 2 still the current Hatch model?
No — Hatch has released the Restore 3 as its current adult device, and the Restore 2 is being phased out. The Restore 2 can still be a reasonable buy if priced meaningfully below the Restore 3, but check current availability and pricing before assuming it's the newest option.