Portable White Noise Machine – 10 Sounds, Timer & Rechargeable

Steady sound, without picking up your phone

Playing white noise from your phone works — until a notification lands on the same screen. A dedicated sound machine does one job: it plays a steady sound that softens sudden noises like conversations, traffic or a TV in the next room, so they're less likely to pull your attention. Because it's a separate device, your phone can stay in a drawer while you focus.

It's small enough (about 8 cm across) to sit next to a laptop, hang from a bag on its lanyard, or travel in a pocket, and it charges by USB so there are no batteries to buy.

What it does

• 10 sounds — white noise, fan, rain, waves, stream, campfire, summer crickets, birdsong, heartbeat and two lullabies.
• Sleep / focus timer — a dedicated timer button so the sound switches itself off.
• Adjustable volume — keep it low and in the background.
• Rechargeable — built-in battery with a USB charging cable in the box.
• Auto sound-detection mode — when enabled, it starts playing after it hears ongoing noise (designed for nurseries; you can leave it off for desk use).
• Portable — lanyard included for bags, prams or travel.

Good for

• Study and exams — mask a noisy house during revision. Pair it with a Pomodoro cube for 25-minute focus blocks.
• Open-plan offices and working from home — soften background chatter without wearing headphones all day.
• Sleep and travel — a familiar sound in hotel rooms, on planes or in shared rooms.

Not sure which sound suits you? Try our free white noise, brown noise and rain sounds in your browser first.

Specifications

What's in the box

• 1 x white noise machine
• 1 x USB charging cable
• 1 x lanyard
• 1 x user manual

Using it in a nursery

Many parents use sound machines for babies. If you do, keep the volume low and place the machine away from the cot rather than inside it, and follow current safe-sleep guidance from your health professional.

Frequently asked questions