Hatch Rest+ 2nd Gen

I got the original rest & then upgraded to this one because we really wanted to have the clock feature and the volume buttons on the back vs. underneath as the original rest was. In total, we've had Rest for 2 years now. The Rest+ is a great improvement! Our 3 year old has been sleep trained with this; I love how customizable it is and you can add a light +/- sound for any time of day. There's no limitation to what it can do! PROS: - Monitor: We keep the Hatch Rest on my kiddo's night-table & on toddler mode so he can't change the settings. So although the monitor doesn't filter out its own soundscape, it's not impossible to hear what is going on in our kid's room. We typically don't use the "Hold to Talk" button unless absolutely necessary, but so far no issues. - Timer: We love having a timer feature to count down to how long until we go outside, how long until lunch/dinner time, or whatever it is we're doing that day and we need our kiddo to be patient. It also SUPER helps with the "is it time yet?" questions. - Favorites: For our purposes we have 3 favorite settings. We tend to keep the same sound (wind) and have one setting to turn on (warm white light) in case we need to go into his room for any reason, but the sound remains the same to signify its still bed time which is helpful. When our kiddo was a baby we'd keep the favorite settings for nap time so we can quickly turn it on; our routine wasn't set in stone then, so our cycling through the favorite settings were our go-to! - Programs: Our motto for anything is to keep it simple! We have the soundscape & no light turn on at 6:30pm to signify the start of our bedtime routine. This stays on until 5am. At 5am, the same sound & volume remain, but we added a red low light to show that its not time to wake up. At 9am, the sound turns off and the light turns a bright green. Our kiddo usually sees the red light, will go pee and go back to bed and sleep some more or stay in bed until the light turns green. (Prior to this he was waking up at 6am everyday). When the light turns green, he happily runs out of his room straight for breakfast singing that the light is green & its time to wake up. At this point we have the routine completely automated so there is not much need for me to go into the app for any reason other than set the timer. - Design: Love that the top ring is now the off button with a simple long-press. Love that the volume and light buttons are at the back of the device (for reference, the previous model had the off, brightness, & volume buttons underneath making it difficult to adjust if you also had the coverlets for it). Rest+ has battery! Major plus! We've been in situation with a power outage or our outlet giving out leaving us without our trusted Rest, so def props on this new design! -- Digital Clock: Love this! We'd accidentally fall asleep with our kiddo and wake up not know how long we were in the room or how much time has passed; we'd also get super involved in books or songs that we'd stay in our bedtime routine for too long; so this has helped immensely in being better with our own time management. Contrary to other reviews, you are able to fully turn off the clock if needed; you can also dim the light. We have it at the lowest setting and it's perfect! Not too bright at all; we also don't rely on the clock throughout the day but even when we glance at it on a bright sunny day (curtains & shades wide open), we can still see those dim numbers and don't feel the need to adjust the brightness at all. In the past for naptimes, once the shades were closed we could clearly see the time as well. :D CONS: - App: The app can be wonky; it used to be perfect but once the Hatch Rest+ launched we did noticed a delay in connectivity with the Rest+. If you're still on manual routine mode, my recommendation would be to connect to the app to automate routine as we have done above so there's not much input needed on your end. Use the favorite settings & programs to your advantage; even if you down follow it to a "T." WARNING: If you're not a regular phone user, try to automate things as much as possible so you don't have to go into the app often as that will cause you headaches. The Rest+ is still a step up from the original, so even if you don't use the full features, I would still recommend this one over the original Rest. - Monitor: As mentioned, the device doesn't weed out it's own soundscape, which is part of the reason we keep this on his nigh table as a lamp so it's close enough that we can listen to him. Not a deal breaker. - Timer: The app makes it difficult to use this feature, especially in the last few months as the device seems to disconnect completely from our wi-fi; luckily this does not remove nor reset any of our settings. We've also moved on to simply using the stove's timer since our kiddo now spends a lot of time in the living room & we have an open concept apartment. - Favorites: No cons; this is awesome. - Programs: Motto is keep it simple; no cons here. It's worked amazingly over the last 2 years. - Design: No cons. SUMMARY (aka TL;DR): Overall, I have gifted this product multiple times as it's the best soundscape I've found on the market + alll of these amazing bonus features; it's definitely worth it for the price. Will recommend it over & over; hoping Hatch can fix/update the app, but it's still not a deal breaker if you're able to automate the "favorite" & "program" settings. BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR NEW PARENTS. LOVE this product! :D

Updating to a 5 because the company immediately reached out and offered a full refund. Great customer service! Overall I like this product but giving it a 3 since the base stopped working about two months ago when my daughter was 7 months old. It still works plugged in but it’s ridiculous that the base only lasted 7 months, since that was a main reason I bought this product.

My 2-year-old was up every couple hours, wide awake and crying, turning nights into a battle. Grabbed this sound machine after friends raved about it for toddlers. Setup was a breeze via app, and the white noise ocean sounds kicked in soft and steady. First night, she conked out faster and slept 8 hours straight. No more 3 a.m. wake-ups. The dimmable night light glows just enough for peeks without startling her, and the time-to-rise feature lets her know when it's okay to get up. Been using it for two weeks, and our whole family is sleeping better. Easy controls, portable for naps, total lifesaver.

I love the Hatch! I looked at several different white noise machines before selecting this one. I love it! I have not gone for the Hatch+ subscription yet, so everything I have done comes with the Hatch at cost. First, it sits on a charging base all day! I keep it in the living room where I sped my day time hours. At night I can put it near the bassinet without concern, there is no cord! If he falls asleep in his swing I can put it next to the swing. The sounds are better than the swing’s music. Secondly, it has a ton of different sounds and colors. You can use the app to set programs up to set the sounds to lights. You can set timers and link different programs. There is more you can do, I’m still exploring! Third, there is a clock display! Super helpful for quick reference! The battery holds a charge for eight to ten hours, depending on how much you use it. It sends an alert through the app when it needs to be charged- I appreciate the reminder! I was concerned with a review that said it would not link with the WiFi. Mine did this at first, but it ended up needing an update, once that was done it worked like a charm. I really like that I can take this room to room without plugging and unplugging it, super convenient. I also like that this can grow with my son. I think it was a good investment for the cost.

We had 2 separate machines for noise and light before getting the Hatch+. While it may be a little more cumbersome to change the settings through the app, the scheduling function works very well and has been hands off since the day I set it. You don't have the sign up for the premium. Everything you need is already free. Oh, the free story was terrible. "Nightime at the Zoo" is just a collection of un-funny puns read by an old man some aspiring comedian couldn't find work and got hired to be a VO artist. Make the ONE FREE THING good and people will want more.

Intenté hacer la devolución y me cobrar el doble del producto para el envío. Mal servicio y atención

My infants had difficulty sleeping, they are light sleepers and you can hear every little noise in the house and our neighbours which would cause many sleep disturbances. I purchased this as a last resort tried other sleep machines but they did not compare to this one and the multi function use. Even better, it can operate without power for up to four or five hours during times when you experience an unexpected power outage like we had a few times over the years. My children are older now at 5 years and they still use it to block out noise, create a comforting sleeping atmosphere and has other multi uses, I.e clock for telling time and scheduled lights for when it is time to wake up.

Didn’t connect to my phone unfortunately, unsure why, but managed to return with no problems and a full refund. Thank you!

I was warned that this item required a subscription to access features. What I found was that the most basic features DO NOT require a subscription (simple music and sounds, lights, etc). I read online after extensive research that this machine does not work if you are not connected to wifi - this was a concern as we bought this version specifically to use even when our power goes out (which happens a lot) - we were able to test that theory and I am happy to report that if you have a sequence setup, it will work even without wifii - as long as the battery is charged. Sound quality is unmatched - the sounds and music is so clear and not grainy like other machines. The light is adjustable in color and brightness - perfect to set a specific color for your babie's room. I have not subscribed yet, but I appreciate that they have different features for different ages; this machine really grows with your child. My 5 year old does not like the sound of lullabies (makes her sad), the hatch offers different sounds and music for her age group. My baby enjoys the lullabies.