But when I travel (or nap beyond the bedroom), I don’t have that fan with me, and without that white noise, there’s no sleep to be had (not even till Brooklyn). What is there to do? Well, if you happen to have an Android phone, there’s a built-in tool that is ready to give your sleep time a helping hand. Also: This hidden iPhone feature can help you fall asleep faster Let me show you how to use this handy feature.
How to access Sleep sounds
Requirements
The only thing you’ll need is an Android phone. The feature was added somewhere around Android 10, which most new (and new-ish) phones support. That’s it. Let’s get to it. Because different versions of Android and different manufacturers tend to place configuration options in different locations, if you don’t find Bedtime in the Clock app, you should first look in Digital Wellbeing. You can also open Settings and type Bedtime in the search field to locate the feature. Also, if you find your version of Android doesn’t include Bedtime mode, you can always install an app from the Google Play Store (such as White Noise Lite) to get a similar experience.
How to use Sleep sounds
When it’s time to sleep, open the Clock app and tap Bedtime. Tap the play button associated with Sleep sounds to reveal a new page, where you can select how long to play the sound (10, 20, 30, 40, 50, or 60 minutes). These two configurations are optional and do not affect the Sleep sounds feature. Once you’ve selected your sound, back out of the Sleep sounds window. Also: The top headphones for sleeping After selecting the time frame, tap the play button and your selected sound will start playing to sing you to sleep. And that’s all there is to having Android help you nod off to sleep. If you’re like me, and the constant thrum of nothing prevents you from drifting off to your favorite dreamscapes, you’ll find this feature to be an absolute necessity – especially while on the go.
