Deal of the Day: The Hatch Restore 2 is at its lowest price ever

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The Hatch Restore 2 is the perfect choice for anyone who wants a more gentle start to their morning.
Waking up can be a chore, but sunrise alarm clocks make tough mornings more pleasant. Many of our staffers improved their morning routines with the Hatch Restore 2, which was featured in our best sunrise alarm clocks. Luckily, this device is currently 40% off on Best Buy.
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Hatch Restore 2
The Hatch Restore 2 is a sunrise alarm clock and a sound machine to improve your sleep quality and wake you up serenely in the morning with a combination of light and sound. It is available in three colors, Slate, Latte and Putty, and features white noise, pink noise, brown noise and other sleep sounds to help you sleep more deeply. It can be controlled on the device itself or the free companion app (iOS or Android) via Wi-Fi.
The Hatch Restore 2 is a staple for many in our team. Our reporter Bianca Alvarez has used the device to enhance her morning and bedtime routines. 'I was a chronic snoozer and would sleep through all of my alarms, but once I got my Hatch sunrise alarm clock, it was a complete 180 for my morning routine. I now have a pleasant start to my day because the sound and light are less jarring than my standard phone,' she says. You can read more about our experience with the device in our Hatch Restore 2 review.

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