# The New Hatch Is Also a Sleep Tracker You Don't Need to Wear
Hatch, the company behind the popular sunrise alarm clock, has released a new bedside device that tracks sleep without requiring you to wear anything. The Hatch Sleep Mini combines a nightlight, sound machine, and sleep tracker into one gadget that sits on your nightstand.
The device uses contactless sleep detection technology to monitor your sleep patterns. Unlike wearables like smartwatches and fitness trackers, you don't need to charge a band, sync your wrist device, or deal with a device pressing against your skin all night. This addresses a real friction point for sleep tracking. Many people abandon wearables because charging them becomes another task, or wearing them feels uncomfortable during sleep.
The Sleep Mini analyzes light, sound, and motion through its sensors to estimate when you're asleep and awake. It tracks total sleep time and sleep stages, then feeds this data into Hatch's mobile app. The approach differs from gold-standard laboratory polysomnography, the sleep test done in clinics that measures brain waves, eye movement, and muscle activity. But for most people seeking basic sleep insight, contactless monitoring offers a lower-barrier alternative.
What sets this device apart from competitors is its philosophy around sleep scoring. Rather than assigning you a numerical "sleep score" that can fuel anxiety and obsession, Hatch keeps the focus on actionable patterns. The company has positioned the device as a tool for understanding your sleep without adding performance pressure.
Sleep trackers serve different purposes depending on what you need. Someone with diagnosed sleep apnea should work with a sleep specialist and validated diagnostic tools. But for people simply curious about their sleep habits or trying to improve consistency, a contactless tracker removes common barriers.
The Sleep Mini costs $129 and works with Hatch's existing app ecosystem. It