My mom has had bad insomnia for several years, more noticeably in the past year as she recovered from knee surgery that left her in a lot of pain even after her knee had "healed". She tried everything for sleep: melatonin, Ambien, a 1/2 glass of wine, herbal remedies, diets, low/no sugar, the list goes on and on. She already was eating healthy and exercising as much as could be expected, but she could not sleep. I got her DVDs and CDs from the library and she hated them all. Then I thought of this on 1/13/13, and now she sleeps!!!!!!
She doesn't have that blissful perfect sleep that she wants, but now she dozes off and wakes up more rested - without medication for sleep! We've had this for 5 days and the change is definitely noticeable!
The sounds are as listed: ocean, summer night, rain, thunder, white noise and brook.
"Ocean" is perfect, the dogs think the beach is in the bedroom and you think a surfer will walk in at any moment!
"Summer Night" has cricket noises and sounds like riding Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland (without the music)
"Rain" is by far the most relaxing.
The "Thunder" one is odd as you would think thunder is a scary noise for some, but hey if it works for you use it!
"White Noise" sounds just like a fan, a kind of noisy fan, but a fan.
"Brook" sounds bubbly and is my least favorite... it sounds like a brook but also like a faucet running.
My mom listens to this very loud for some reason - I can hear it 2 rooms away - but she can sleep with it like that. I come in and turn it down when I go by her room and she doesn't wake up. The sound is unobtrusive even when it is loud, and when I do hear it I am usually reading or something and it is pretty comforting.
The audio does not sound tinny at all and is very realistic. I was surprised at the sound quality especially when she had it turned up so loud, but it was very good.
I bought this model because it specifically did not have the heartbeat sound - maybe good for kids who have not read Edgar Allan Poe, but not for us!
Note: This one can play ALL NIGHT LONG!! I was afraid the timer feature was the only way to use it as with some other brands/models, but you just turn this on and let it run as long as you want. Thanks to the other reviewer who mentioned that feature.
The unit is very lightweight and I can see how it can be very portable for trips. Not sure how long the batteries would last, so will probably use it with the adapter whenever we can. It is so lightweight, I do think that if you dropped it, it would probably break or crack, so be careful with it.
Definitely worth the money!
Homedics SoundSleep White Noise Sound Machine, Silver, Small Travel Sound Machine with 6 Relaxing Nature Sounds, Portable Sou
4.5 | 57,130 ratings
Price: 23.99
Last update: 01-05-2025
About this item
White Noise Sound Machine: The Homedics White Noise Sound Machine includes 6 digitally recorded relaxing sounds designed to mimic the natural environment: White Noise, Thunder, Ocean, Rain, Summer Night, and Brook
Compact and Portable: This portable sound machine is lightweight, compact, and easily fits into your purse, bag, or suitcase
Baby Sleep Aid: Add these rhythmic sounds to your baby’s sleep routine to help them fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer; it makes the perfect baby sound machine and baby registry must-have
Auto-Off Timer and Volume Controls: Choose to play relaxation sounds on this ambient sound machine continuously or opt for the auto-off timer; the timer features 3 options: 15, 30, or 60 minutes; adjust the volume with convenient volume control buttons
What’s in the Box: (1) Homedics White Noise Sound Machine, (1) Wall Outlet Adapter, (1) Quick-Start Guide
Compact and Portable: This portable sound machine is lightweight, compact, and easily fits into your purse, bag, or suitcase
Baby Sleep Aid: Add these rhythmic sounds to your baby’s sleep routine to help them fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer; it makes the perfect baby sound machine and baby registry must-have
Auto-Off Timer and Volume Controls: Choose to play relaxation sounds on this ambient sound machine continuously or opt for the auto-off timer; the timer features 3 options: 15, 30, or 60 minutes; adjust the volume with convenient volume control buttons
What’s in the Box: (1) Homedics White Noise Sound Machine, (1) Wall Outlet Adapter, (1) Quick-Start Guide
Product information
| Item Weight | 8 ounces |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 6.5 x 6 x 2 inches |
| Country of Origin | China |
| ASIN | B00A2JBMRE |
| Item model number | SS-2000G-AMZ |
| Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. |
| Customer Reviews |
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56,905 ratings
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,263 in Health & Household (See Top 100 in Health & Household) #2 in Sound Therapy Products #4 in Sleep Sound Machines #454 in Sales & Deals |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Date First Available | February 24, 2010 |
| Color Name | Silver |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Size | 1 Count (Pack of 1) |
| Battery type | Alkaline |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
Top reviews from the United States
Regi
Miracle worker! Can use without the timer feature!
Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2013
Rita Rene' Ko
Best sound machine for the money
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2024Conscious Consumer
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simple and Effective: Homedics SoundSleep White Noise Sound Machine
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024David
Overall a good simple sound machine
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024Mamakitty
I love the option of multiple sounds
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2024PAT
Does what I wanted
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2024