Droply Fan Noise for Sleep
The steady hum of a fan, without the draught. Many people have fallen asleep to a fan since childhood, and it is one of the most familiar sleep sounds there is.
The sound fades out gently when the timer ends. In the app it keeps playing with the screen locked.
Why so many people sleep with a fan on
A fan makes a steady, low, broadband hum, very close to brown or pink noise. It masks household sounds and doesn't change, so the brain quickly stops paying attention to it. For many families it's also a familiar, homely sound.
A recorded fan gives the sound without the draught, which matters in winter, for children who get cold easily or when you don't want a real fan running near a child's bed.
Fan sound vs a real fan
A real fan also moves air, which can be pleasant in summer but can dry the eyes and throat or make a child cold. If you only want the sound, a recording at a low volume does the job. Keep the phone or speaker away from the bed, as with any sleep sound.
Fan noise in the Droply Kids app
Gentle Fan Hum is part of Droply Premium. Like all Droply sounds, it loops seamlessly and fades out with the sleep timer. The free sounds include white and pink noise, which are similar.
Questions about fan noise
Why does fan noise help me sleep?
It's a steady, unchanging sound that covers other noises. The brain stops noticing it after a few minutes, which makes it easier to relax.
Is fan noise the same as white noise?
Not exactly. A fan sounds deeper and softer, closer to brown or pink noise. White noise has more high frequencies and sounds hissier.
Can I play a fan sound for my child all night?
Yes, at a low volume and with the speaker away from the bed. A timer is a good alternative if your child only needs help falling asleep.
Tonight, let bedtime be the calm part of the day
A story, a short meditation and a soothing sound, one after another, then a gentle fade-out. Free download, no ads, works offline.
Droply Kids is for iPhone and iPad. Scan the QR code or open this page on your iPhone.
iPhone and iPad · iOS 18.6 or later
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