Desktop White Noise Sound Machine

A bedroom is rarely as quiet as it looks. Doors, hallways, upstairs neighbours and the low rumble of the street all find their way in. This desktop sound machine lays down a steady layer of sound that helps mask disruptive household noise, so the room feels settled rather than interrupted every few minutes. It is small enough for a bedside table, a nursery shelf or the corner of an office desk, where it doubles as a focus aid.

Inside is a library of 28 soothing sounds - white noise, fan and rain textures, and slower nature loops - so you can pick the one that suits the room instead of settling for a single hiss. Volume is adjustable across a wide range, from barely there to loud enough to cover a television in the next room, and a soft colour night light gives you just enough glow to cross a dark bedroom safely.

An 1800mAh rechargeable battery means it keeps running unplugged, which makes it easy to move between rooms or pack for a hotel, a rental or a night at family. If you are using it in a nursery, place it on a stable surface out of reach, keep the charging cable well away from the crib and any bedding, and keep an adult nearby - it settles a room, it does not supervise one.

• 28 soothing sounds including white noise, fan, rain and nature loops
• 1800mAh rechargeable battery for cord-free use in any room
• Adjustable volume from a whisper to full household-noise masking
• Soft colour night light for safe movement in a dark room
• Desk-friendly size for a nightstand, nursery shelf or office
• Keep the unit and cable out of reach in a nursery and supervise children