Fan sounds for sleep
Lots of people can only sleep with a fan running. Its steady whoosh works like a natural white noise machine. Hit The Hay has real recordings of an oscillating fan, a box fan, an air purifier and air conditioning, chosen for a smooth sound with no whine or rattle, and looped seamlessly.
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Ad-free, no paywall and no interruptions mid-sleep – nearly every sound is free, with no sign-up, rather than locked behind tiers or subscriptions.
Choose your fan
- Oscillating fan – a desk fan slowly turning, with a gentle rise and fall.
- Box fan – a steady, full whoosh on one setting.
- Air purifier – soft and airy, great for nurseries and bedrooms.
- Air conditioning – a low, even hum of moving air.
We pick fan recordings carefully and filter them so there is no motor whine, clicking or rattle – sounds that many people find hard to bear.
Why use a recorded fan?
- No cold draught in winter, and no extra electricity.
- Take it anywhere – hotels, holidays and sleepovers – and it works offline.
- Mix it with rain or brown noise.
The fan, box fan, air purifier and air conditioning are also in the Babies & Children › Household tab, next to the hairdryer, tumble dryer and washing machine.
Frequently asked questions
Why do people sleep better with a fan on?
Many people like the steady sound, which softens other noises around the house. A recorded fan gives the same sound without the draught.
Is a fan sound like white noise?
Yes, a fan makes a broadband “whoosh” that is similar to white or pink noise, but with a more natural, airy character.
Can I use fan sounds for a baby?
Yes – they are in Babies & Children › Household. Keep the volume low and the phone at least 2 metres from the cot.
Related guides
- White noise for babies and newborns
- Brown vs pink vs white noise
- Ticking clock sounds for sleep
- All guides
Free, no ads, no sign-up. Works on iPhone and Android – add it to your home screen to use it like an app.