Why is it so hard to get a good night's sleep? Every year more and more people are presenting with sleep issues. Something that comes so naturally from the day we are born, gets harder and harder as we get older, especially in the fast-paced world we live in today.
And like everything else it didn't take long for the market to recognize and give us technological solutions, but do any of these new high-tech sleep products actually work?
To find out our editors tested the most popular and talked about sleeping devices out there, Hatch Restore and Dodow. Here's what they thought of both and whether a device on your nightstand can really help you get a better night's sleep.
Key Similarities
- Both use light to optimize your sleep
- Both have smart touch displays for easy device control
Key Differences
- Hatch Restore has a range of sleep sounds, wake up sounds, meditation, and sleep stories, whereas the Dodow just has an eight-minute or 20-minute light session to choose from
- Hatch Restore has a wind-down function - Relax your body and mind
- The Dodow uses a pulsating blue light that reflects on your ceiling that you match your breathing too
- Hatch Restore has a Natural Sunrise Alarm, while Dodow only emits a a harsh blue light
- Hatch Restore offers you more features with customizable light, sound, and timers.
- Hatch Restore blends in with your bedroom decor as compared to the plain white Dodow disc that sticks out
Hatch Restore Overview
Hatch Restore is an amazing device for anyone who's stressed by everything from relaxing before bed to falling asleep and even waking up the next morning. This beautiful device sits on your nightstand tackling every aspect of your sleep routine
Your Hatch Restore syncs to the app where you can customize a whole new sleep regimen, allowing you to put your phone away as everything can be controlled on the device itself. Set your favorite sounds and personalize your sleep routine, from winding down and reading with a Warm White light to falling asleep to Pink Noise. Everything is set to what your mind and body need.
The Natural Sunrise Alarm that gently wakes you up with calming sunrise hues is a gamechanger. Say goodbye to those irritating alarm noises and get ready to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. You can even choose a specific sunrise, some of the options being a Malibu Sunrise, Morning in Prague, and Hiking in the Dawn.
The Hatch Restore wind-down system is what everyone needs right now. Simply customize it with music or sounds that will help you relax and shut your mind off. And for those that need a little extra help preparing their body to ease into a restful sleep, Hatch offers sleep meditations like Counting Down to Sleep, Autogenic Meditation, and Deep Body Relax
You can also use Hatch Restore to set the mood, using lighting and sound to relax perfectly. It has a subtle reading light that eliminates the need for a harsh lamp, and you can even schedule time for reading when you set up your routine. Set your light to turn off after a certain time and end the all-night book binges and wake up feeling refreshed.
Hatch has a wide library of sleep sounds (like White Noise, or Rain on Leaves) that help you fall asleep and stay asleep. And If you wake up in the middle of the night, you can program the device so all you have to do is push a button, and it will take you through your sleep routine again from the top.
When you purchase a Hatch Restore, you also get a six-month subscription to Hatch Premium which grants access to an unlimited number of sleep sounds.
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Dodow Overview
The Dodow is described as a much simpler device. It's a metronome with a light system that teaches you how to fall asleep naturally in 25 minutes or less. It uses a hypnotizing blue light to coordinate and slow down your breath, stimulating your body's natural resting state.
The Dodow even looks simple, a small white disc shape that won't take up too much space on your nightstand. It is very easy to set up, being battery-operated but only comes with two options; an eight-minute session or a 20-minute session to get to sleep. They advise you to start with the 20-minutes.
Tap once for the eight-minute cycle and twice for the 20-minute cycle. From there the blue light will reflect up onto your ceiling and all you have to do is match your breathing to the pulsating light. The idea is that it will slow down your breathing, helping you fall asleep.
It definitely takes some time to get used to it and Dodow advises consistent use in order to see any benefits.
Final Thoughts
After using both, Hatch Restore is clearing miles ahead of Dodow in every way. Dodow offers a one size fits all approach that doesn't work for everyone, especially when sleeping is so personal. Hatch offers everything you would need to create your path in and out of sleep.
With Hatch Restore we can schedule our sleep, set a wind-down routine, meditate, shut off from the world, and ensure we enjoy soothing sleep sounds throughout the night.
If you struggle with falling asleep, staying asleep, or even waking up then we recommend getting yourself a Hatch Restore. It is the best thing we did for ourselves in a long time!