It's time to clear a space on your nightstand — the new Hatch Sleep Clock is here and I'm already won over. Combining contactless sleep tracking with a circadian-friendly sunrise alarm clock, the Hatch Sleep Clock, now $249.99 at Hatch, promises to be the smartest thing next to your bed.Adding a sleep tracker to a Hatch sunrise alarm clock is, in my opinion, an excellent idea. It takes the sleep-friendly tech of the best sunrise alarm clocks and adds the data to see the benefits at play. All without needing a watch, ring, or headband. I was eager to get my hands on it.But can the reality of the Hatch Sleep Clock live up to the promise? I've been taking it for a spin — placing it delicately on my nightstand, in other words — to see we should throw away the wearables.What is the Hatch Sleep Clock?
(Image credit: Hatch)The Hatch Sleep Clock is a sunrise alarm clock and sleep tracker, rolled up in one neat package. (It's also a white noise machine, making it a true triple threat.)As a white noise machine and sunrise alarm clock, the Hatch Sleep Clock will gradually ease you into sleep and gently waking you up in the morning.As a sleep tracker, the Sleep Clock observes your rest throughout the night. It then delivers insight into your sleep cycle and routine.And it does all this from a position on your nightstand. No wearable required.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.How does the Hatch Sleep Clock work?As a sunrise alarm clock, the Hatch Sleep Clock isn't exactly breaking new ground. At least, nothing that hasn't already been covered by the Hatch Restore 3. It slowly floods the room with light to naturally trigger your circadian response and wake you up. I'll dive into all that later.The sleep tracking is the real story of the Hatch Sleep Clock. Contactless trackers are driving the next generation of sleep tech, offering a way to observe your sleep without the intrusion of a health wearable.
