#PHILIPS SMARTSLEEP HF3520 FULL#

Hatch has no battery backup, but it will save settings for whenever the power returns. Another small gripe is that the main touch sensor on the device isn’t capable of turning the light on/off. This is especially true when the room is dark. My only real complaint with the design of the Hatch Restore is that the subtle design of the buttons makes them challenging to locate. You can adjust the clock brightness, and also program it to turn off during certain times. This gives it an easy-on-the-eyes look that is reminiscent of an E-reader. The digital clock is crisp enough to be readable, but has blurred edges and projects from behind the fabric. It looks like a device that was designed with sleep and relaxation in mind. Hatch has a rounded appearance, with smooth edges and a fabric covered base. Hatch Restore has a nicer design, and it isn’t even close. There is more customization allowed, including sunrise color options, breathing routines, and a sunset feature. Both of these products offer relaxation sounds, as well as a built-in port that allows for charging a phone. The high-end Philips SmartSleep comes in a version with no app (HF3650/60) and an app-connected version (HF3670/60). It provides more brightness adjustment settings, and offers auto-dimming to adjust to the room’s lighting.

The Philips mid-range wake up light (HF3520/60) allows you to turn the audio alarm off, and wake up to the light only. And the audio (beep) alarm can’t be silenced, so you are stuck waking up to a blaring alarm alongside the wake up light. Most other sunrise alarms on the market also have a sunset feature. To begin, while it has a sunrise alarm, it lacks a sunset feature. We love the simplicity and price of the Philips base model (HF3500/60), but it does feel cheap and lacking in user-friendliness at times. The others can be operated entirely with buttons on the device. Of the Philips products listed above, only one (HF3670/60) is dependent on an app to function. While the Hatch Restore packs a lot of features into an app-powered product, the Philips SmartSleep line scores points for having simpler devices with less app dependence. Thankfully, Hatch can be adjusted so that there is no light being emitted. In many sunrise alarms we have tested, it is impossible to turn off all the lighting on the device. When you wake up in the middle of the night, the last thing you want to do is use an app to turn on a clock display. For a device that sits on your nightstand, it is aggravating to be tied to an app. For example, to turn off all the lights on the Hatch, you need to use the app to dim everything to zero.

#PHILIPS SMARTSLEEP HF3520 FULL#

The big downside, in terms of features, is that Hatch only allows full access with a paid subscription.Īnother disadvantage to the customization is that it causes Hatch Restore to be dependent on the app. Users can change the color of light, steps in their bedtime routine, sounds, and the clock display brightness. Hatch Restore is feature-packed, with a sunrise alarm, sound machine, lamp, traditional alarm clock, and meditation app in one device. High-end with app integration: Philips Sleep and Wake-Up Light Therapy Lamp HF3670/60 (also called Philips Somneo)įeatures: Hatch Restore vs.High-end: Philips SmartSleep Sleep & Wake-Up Light HF 3650/60.Mid-range: Philips Wake-Up Light Therapy Alarm Clock HF3520/60.Base model with a built-in FM radio + nature sounds: Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock with Radio HF 3505/60.Base model: Philips Wake Up Light HF3500/60 (also called the Wake-Up Alarm Clock with Sunrise Simulation).Within the Philips SmartSleep sunrise alarm lineup, there are three different wake up lights.

Philips SmartSleep products include not only sunrise alarms (which we will cover in this article), but also snoring relief bands, deep sleep headbands, sleep apnea devices, and a “better sleep” program. Writing about Philips SmartSleep products is terribly confusing. And the Philips brand offers good support, reliability, and warranties. However, they have a large number of devices, so there is one to fit every budget. The cheaper products in the lineup tend to be poorly built and lacking in features, while the premium products seem overpriced considering their imperfect design. Philips SmartSleep is not just one device, but rather a whole lineup of sunrise alarms. Hatch Restore comes with a high price tag, but is the most feature-packed and functional wake up light we have tested yet. Both products are significant upgrades from a basic alarm clock, and provide features to make your wake-up routine more enjoyable. Hatch Restore and Philips SmartSleep are two of the most popular sunrise alarms available.

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