The listening reference Fan
Fan sounds for sleep
Hear a recorded fan and decide whether a steady mechanical sound fits your bedtime routine.
Compare the recordings
Taptanium publishes this guide and makes every app featured in it. These are our editorial picks for different listening preferences.
- Recorded fan An even mechanical wash from a recorded fan.
Listen for the motor as well as the air
A fan can have a tonal hum under the broader sound of moving air. Compare that texture with your own fan if you have one. The device you play it on can change how much of the lower sound you hear.
Start with one sound
Try the fan on its own before adding white, pink, or brown noise. Sleep Better Fan gives you four recordings to try and a timer that can fade the sound out. A physical fan also provides airflow if that is part of what you want.