Sleep sounds and sleep guides that keep it simple

Soothing Sleep makes hour-long 3D sleep sounds for YouTube, a free sound mixer you can run all night, and short guides that separate what helps you sleep from what is just a trend.

Soothing Sleep is a sleep and relaxation channel and site. Watch hour-long 3D nature sounds on YouTube, build your own mix in the free Canopy & Tide player, or read short, evidence-based guides to sleeping and resting better.

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Sleep sound videos

Uninterrupted sleep sounds, from one hour in 3D to a full night with a dark screen. Best on headphones.

Tropical rain sounds for sleep, 1 hour
Tropical rain1 hour · 3D audio · YouTube
 Ocean waves sounds for sleep, 1 hour
Ocean waves1 hour · 3D audio · YouTube
 Forest sounds for sleep, 1 hour
Forest1 hour · 3D audio · YouTube
 River stream sounds for sleep, 1 hour
River stream1 hour · 3D audio · YouTube
 Tibetan singing bowls sounds for sleep, 1 hour
Tibetan singing bowls1 hour · 3D audio · YouTube
 Deep focus piano & shakuhachi sounds for sleep, 30 minutes
Deep focus piano & shakuhachi30 minutes · focus music · YouTube
 Tin roof rain sounds for sleep, 10 hours
Tin roof rain10 hours · dark screen · YouTube
 Piano & rain sounds for sleep, 10 hours
Piano & rain10 hours · dark screen · YouTube
 Temple bell & mountain wind sounds for sleep, 10 hours
Temple bell & mountain wind10 hours · dark screen · YouTube
 Music box lullaby & rain sounds for sleep, 10 hours
Music box lullaby & rain10 hours · dark screen · YouTube
 Koshi chimes & garden stream sounds for sleep, 10 hours
Koshi chimes & garden stream10 hours · dark screen · YouTube
 Deep ocean & temple bells sounds for sleep, 10 hours
Deep ocean & temple bells10 hours · dark screen · YouTube
 Bamboo flute & mountain stream sounds for sleep, 10 hours
Bamboo flute & mountain stream10 hours · dark screen · YouTube
 Thunderstorm sounds for sleep, 1 hour
Thunderstorm1 hour · 3D audio · YouTube

Sleep guides

Sleepmaxxing: what actually works, and what to skipSleepmaxxing, explained: the sleep habits with real evidence, the viral hacks with little or none, and a simple routine to get better sleep without obsessing.
White, pink and brown noise for sleep: which sound is best?White noise vs pink noise vs brown noise vs rain and nature sounds for sleep: what each sounds like, what the research says, and how to use them safely.
How to relax before bed: a 20-minute wind-downA simple 20-minute routine to relax before bed and rest better: dim the lights, slow breathing, muscle relaxation, a to-do list and calming sound.

Make your own sleep mix

Canopy & Tide is our free browser sound mixer: rain, thunderstorm, ocean waves, forest, river, wind, light rain and Tibetan singing bowls in 3D, with a sleep timer. Nothing to install.

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Frequently asked questions

How many hours of sleep do adults need?

Adults should regularly get 7 or more hours of sleep a night, according to the joint consensus of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society.

What sounds help you fall asleep?

Steady sounds such as rain, ocean waves, wind or pink and brown noise help many people by masking sudden noises. Evidence is still limited, so pick whichever you find easiest to ignore and keep the volume low.

What is the fastest way to relax before bed?

Dim the lights, put the phone away and do a few minutes of slow breathing with a longer exhale than inhale. Writing tomorrow's to-do list before bed can also help you fall asleep faster.

Is Soothing Sleep free?

Yes. The YouTube videos, the Canopy & Tide sound mixer and these guides are all free.