Sleep PicksWhite-noise machines: fan or digital?
Steady sound doesn't make you sleep; it masks the sudden changes in noise that wake you. That's why a steady hum helps while a single car door ruins a night.
Fan-based (like the Dohm) sounds natural and never loops. Digital machines offer more sounds and volume. Placement: between you and the noise source. Volume: as low as still does the job. A phone app works too, but the phone in the bedroom is its own problem.
Our pick
A white-noise machine
Yogasleep Dohm Classic
Why: A real fan in a dome, so the sound never loops or clicks. It has been the category standard since 1962. Steady sound masks the sudden noises (car doors, heating, a partner) that pull you out of deep sleep.
How to use it: Put it between you and the noise, not by your head. Start quiet.
The honest downside: Only one kind of sound, and it needs a socket. If you want more sounds, a digital machine like the LectroFan does more, but some people hear the loop.
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