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Gadgets for better sleep and easier mornings

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Short answer: a sunrise alarm replaces the phone alarm, and an e-reader replaces scrolling in bed.

Phones are great at keeping you up and jolting you awake. These swaps aim at the opposite.

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Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm & Sound Machine (generic illustration)
01 · Wake up to light

Hatch Restore 3 Sunrise Alarm & Sound Machine

The Hatch Restore 3 wakes you with a slow, glowing sunrise instead of a blaring alarm, and has built-in sounds to help you wind down at night.

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Kindle Paperwhite (2024) (generic illustration)
02 · Read without notifications

Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

A Kindle Paperwhite gives you something to read in bed without the notifications that come with a phone.

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Bose QuietComfort Headphones (generic illustration)
03 · Block out noise

Bose QuietComfort Headphones

Noise-cancelling headphones like the Bose QuietComfort help on noisy flights, commutes or a loud house when you need to relax.

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MZOO Contoured Sleep Mask (generic illustration)
04 · Total darkness

MZOO Contoured Sleep Mask

Total blackout with zero eye squish. Naps hit different.

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Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs (generic illustration)
05 · Mute the noise

Loop Quiet 2 Ear Plugs

Soft silicone plugs that mute snoring and street noise. Comfy for side sleepers.

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JALL Sunrise Alarm Clock and Sound Machine (generic illustration)
06 · Budget sunrise alarm

JALL Sunrise Alarm Clock and Sound Machine

Sunrise wake-up on a budget. Nature sounds and a radio too.

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Yogasleep Dohm Classic White Noise Machine (generic illustration)
07 · Steady background sound

Yogasleep Dohm Classic White Noise Machine

A real little fan inside, so it sounds natural. The OG sound machine since 1962.

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The short version

Start with the sunrise alarm if mornings are the problem, and the e-reader if late-night scrolling is.

FAQ

Do sunrise alarms actually help?

Many people find a gradual light easier to wake to than a sudden sound. It isn't a medical treatment; talk to a doctor about ongoing sleep problems.

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