The best tools for getting the phone out of the bedroom

Independent reviews of alarm clocks, white-noise machines, and wake-up lights built to replace the phone as your bedside device. Each option covers what it replaces, what it costs to run, and whether it needs an app or subscription to work. Research-based recommendations for anyone whose phone is the last thing they touch at night and the first thing in the morning.

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Top pick

Editor's Pick
Loftie Alarm Clock
A genuine alarm clock with a two-stage wake sequence and a built-in sound library that works without paying for a subscription — the honest default pick for getting the phone off the nightstand.
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All bedroom & sleep we've reviewed

Product Review Mechanism Price
Loftie Alarm Clock Read review alarm-clock ~$160 (often ~$128) Buy →
Hatch Restore 2 Review pending alarm-clock ~$170 (often ~$150) Buy →
Yogasleep Dohm Classic Review pending white-noise ~$45 Buy →
Philips SmartSleep Wake-up Light HF3520 Review pending light ~$80 Buy →

Reviews

Loftie Alarm Clock white bedside alarm clock with sunrise light and sound library
Bedroom & Sleep
Loftie Alarm Clock Review (2026): A Real Alarm Clock, No Subscription

A genuine bedside alarm clock with a built-in sound library that works fully without a subscription — the honest default for getting the phone off the nightstand.