11 Best Sound Machines and White Noise Machines (2022)
I can not sleep in complete silence. I need a fan or a fire. Too much outside noise and I can’t turn off my brain, but it’s too much quiet and any squeaking, head-turning, or sniffling sounds are amplified.
Whether you feel the same way or not, you can still not getting enough sleep, and for many, it’s not a lack of trying. But help is available. A good sound machine (also known as a white noise machine or a sleep machine) is just one tool in a warehouse of utilities that might get you the recommended z.
WIRED device reviewers have filled their homes with sound machines for everything from muffled Witcher living room battles while the kids snoop to keep us asleep while night owl friends sneak into bed. These are our favorite machines to get some control over.
Check out our many more buy guide to get a good night’s sleep, such as Best mattress and The best sunrise alarm clock.
Update March 2022: We’ve added new picks from Lectrofan, Hatch, Dreamegg, Morphée, and Snooz.
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