Fan sounds
The familiar bedroom fan hum, without the cold air in winter.
Lots of people can't sleep without a fan running. This gives you the sound without the draught on cold nights.
Tip: keep the volume low, around the level of a quiet conversation, and set the timer so it fades out after you're asleep. On a phone, keep the screen on or the browser may pause the sound.
Want it on the TV or without your screen on? Listen on our YouTube channel — 10-hour versions that fade to a dark screen.
Other free sleep sounds
Brown noiseDeep, soft rumble like distant surfWhite noiseBright, even hiss that's best at covering voices, traffic and sudden soundsPink noiseSoft and balanced, like steady rainRain soundsSteady rain on the roof, generated live so it never repeatsOcean wavesSlow waves rolling in on a quiet beach at night
Want to mix several sounds at once? Try the full sound mixer.
Still can't sleep?
Have a look at the Sleep Kit, sorted by what's keeping you up.