Lost an hour? Time to gain the $75 ‘budget-friendly alternative’ to the Hatch Alarm Clock

We know the trade-off of daylight savings: an extra hour of light means an hour less of sleep.

While we gain brighter evenings, losing that hour can throw off sleep schedules and routines and make you feel simply…. bleh. It’s one of the reasons many people turn to sleep supplements and devices that can support their circadian rhythm.

It’s also why the viral $144 Hatch Restore may be popping up on your feed. Several of our editors (myself included) know and love their Hatch Alarms for helping themselves and their little ones wind down and wake up with soothing sounds and soft light. But it’s not the only sunrise alarm clock on the market.

A few more affordable alternatives offer similar features — including the Dreamegg Sunrise Sound Machine. The Dreamegg device is currently on sale for just $75 on Amazon, and it lets users set up custom bedtime and wake routines through its free companion app.

One reviewer raves that the Dreamegg is “a budget-friendly Hatch alternative.”

Dreamegg Sunrise 1+ Sound Machine, Sunrise Alarm Clock

Amazon

The Dreamegg doubles as a full-featured white noise machine and offers 34 immersive soundscapes, including nature sounds, white noise, pink noise and gentle melodies.

Users can set up to six custom alarms and daily routines to stay consistent — whether you’re sleep-training your child, waking up early for work or enjoying a slower, gentler start on the weekend. It’s fully programmable through the app or the touch control panel, and best of all, no subscription fee is required.

“It has routines similar to the Hatch, like a nighttime routine that automatically starts to help you wind down,” one reviewer shared. “It’s not quite as customizable — there aren’t as many options — but you’re also not paying nearly $200 or paying for an app subscription, so I think that’s a fair tradeoff.

So if you’re not ready to splurge on a Hatch but still want to improve your sleep, the Dreamegg might be the device you’ve been dreaming of all along. Now’s your chance to grab it while the deal lasts.

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This article was written by Miska Salemann, New York Post Commerce Writer/Reporter. As a health-forward member of Gen Z, Miska seeks out experts to weigh in on the benefits, safety and designs of both trending and tried-and-true fitness equipment, workout clothing, dietary supplements and more. Taking matters into her own hands, Miska intrepidly tests wellness products, ranging from Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint Longevity Mix to the viral Oura Ring to Jennifer Aniston’s favorite workout platform – often with her adorable toddler by her side. Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette.