Play rain sounds and other ambient noise with Background Sounds
Play ambient soundscapes in the background with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Listen to ocean, rain, bright noise sounds, and more.
iPhone or iPad
Requires iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 or later
Open Control Center, then tap the Background Sounds button
to start or stop playing background sounds. If you don't see it, add the Background Sounds button to Control Center.Touch and hold the Background Sounds button
to choose or change the background sound and listen to a preview. Tap the background to go back to Control Center.
To stop playing when your device is locked or lower the volume when other media is playing, tap Background Sounds Settings then choose an option.
If you use Headphone Accommodations, your current settings are automatically applied to Background Sounds.
Mac
Requires macOS Ventura or later
Learn how to play background sounds on Mac
