SOUND TOOLS

White, pink and brown noise

Play continuous noise for a background sound. Choose white, pink or brown and an optional stop timer.

Start quietly. Stop immediately if uncomfortable. Volume settings are not calibrated safe levels.

Ready when you are

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Keep this page open. White noise may continue in a background tab, but your browser or screen lock can interrupt it. The timer is not an alarm.

01 / Meter

How to use this tool

  1. Start with device volume low.
  2. Choose a noise color and timer, then start.
  3. Keep the sound unobtrusive and stop when finished.

02 / FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How do the noise colors differ?

White has equal power per hertz; pink has equal power per octave; brown falls more steeply at higher frequencies.

What are the limits?

No sleep or health benefits are promised. Never use a volume percentage as a safe listening reference.

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03 / IPHONE APP

Keep your noise checks together

dB Pulse: Decibel Meter is for iPhone with iOS 26+. Keep track of daily noise dose, sustained-noise alarms, saved sessions, Lock Screen Live Activity and widgets.

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Pro adds advanced alarms, a spectrum analyzer, unlimited history, report export, session notes, supported microphone profile matching and an Apple Watch meter.

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