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
| Style | 2nd Gen (with Charging Base) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Hatch Baby |
| Color | White |
| Product Dimensions | 5.04"D x 5.04"W x 6.82"H |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Light Source Type | LED |
| Material | Plastic |
| Lamp Type | Night Light |
| Room Type | Kids Room |
| Shade Color | White |
| Shade Material | Plastic |
| Base Material | Plastic |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Night Light |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Controller Type | Amazon Alexa |
| Switch Type | Touch |
| Number of Light Sources | 1 |
| Connectivity Technology | Wi-Fi |
| Included Components | Battery |
| Mounting Type | Tabletop |
| Wattage | 40 watts |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Lighting Method | Adjustable |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Item Weight | 1.2 Pounds |
| Indoor/Outdoor Usage | Indoor |
| Specific Uses For Product | Reading, Sleep Aid |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Installation Type | Countertop |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Efficiency | High (inferred) |
| Voltage | 220 Volts |
| Is Cordless? | Yes |
| Is Electric | No |
| Item model number | HBR4600 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Additional product features | Portable |
| Batteries required | Yes |
| Item Weight | 1.22 pounds |
| Country/Region of origin | China |
