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Contactless Sleep Tracker Revolutionizes Bedtime
14 Aug
Summary
- Hatch's new $249 Sleep Clock uses contactless radio signals.
- It learns audio preferences and bedtime consistency for personalization.
- The device offers privacy by avoiding cameras and microphones.
Hatch has introduced a new $249 Sleep Clock designed to enhance sleep by personalizing bedtime routines. This innovative device operates contactlessly, utilizing ultra-low-power radio signals from a nightstand to track breathing and movement, thus avoiding the need for wearables, cameras, or microphones.
The Sleep Clock learns individual sleep patterns, focusing on which audio aids relaxation and how bedtime consistency impacts rest. It then uses this data to shape the user's routine for the following night, offering personalized guidance in areas like listening habits, routine adjustments, and sleep hygiene advice.
This approach moves beyond traditional sleep trackers that merely score sleep. Hatch's CEO, Ann Crady Weiss, emphasizes the goal of actively helping people sleep better by understanding what works for them. An optional $6 monthly Hatch Plus subscription unlocks over 2,500 sleep-focused audio tracks.