Rain Sounds

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Sleep sounds

Press play for soft rain over a deep bed of brown noise, with a faint breeze: one even mix with nothing sudden in it. Set the sleep timer and the black screen, and the sound fades out on its own.

Want a different sound? Each kind has its own page, already set up: rain, ocean waves, white noise, brown noise and more. They are listed below.

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What you're hearing

Most sounds here are generated live in your browser, so nothing long downloads before it plays. The full mixer adds more sounds, other versions of each, and real recordings.

Questions

What is the best sound to sleep to?
There is no single best one. Most people pick a steady sound with no sudden changes, such as rain, ocean waves or noise, because it hides the sounds around them. Try a few and keep the one you stop noticing.
Do sleep sounds work?
Many people say a steady sound helps them drift off, mostly because it hides sudden noises. The research is still thin: a 2021 review of 38 studies rated the evidence for noise as a sleep aid as very low quality. Source: Riedy et al., “Noise as a sleep aid: a systematic review”, Sleep Medicine Reviews, 2021.
Can I leave it on all night?
Yes. It plays until you pause it, or set the sleep timer for up to 10 hours. Keep the volume low, just loud enough to soften the noises around you.
Rain or brown noise: which is better for sleep?
It is personal. Rain has texture, with drops and patter; brown noise is a smooth, even rumble. This mix uses both, and the two sliders let you lean either way.
Is it free?
Yes, for now everything is free, the real recordings included. There is nothing to sign up for, nothing to install and no ads. Later some real recordings may move to a paid option; the sounds made in your browser will stay free.

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