Your iPhone has a hidden feature that can play ambient sounds like ocean waves, rain, or white noise to help you or your baby sleep. This feature is part of the Accessibility settings and is available on iPhones running iOS 15 or later.
To enable it, go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Background Sounds. You can choose from sounds like Balanced Noise, Bright Noise, Dark Noise, Ocean, Rain, and Stream. The sound can be set to play continuously or stop when the device is locked.
This feature is designed to mask unwanted environmental noise and create a more serene atmosphere, which can be beneficial for sleep. It works with other audio, so you can listen to music or podcasts while the background sound plays underneath.
For parents, this can be a convenient tool to help soothe a baby to sleep without needing a separate sound machine. However, it's always important to follow safe sleep guidelines for infants, such as placing the device at a safe distance and at a low volume.
