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Hidden feature on all iPhones that helps you get to sleep faster leaves people mind-blown

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Updated 15:14 28 Jun 2024 GMT+1Published 15:12 28 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Hidden feature on all iPhones that helps you get to sleep faster leaves people mind-blown

If you're having trouble sleeping, you're going to want to read this

Joe Yates

Joe Yates

The second you start thinking about trying to sleep, it's game over - you're in your head.

Lying in bed almost lifeless, trying not to move or scratch that itch on your leg that has only come about because your body knows you want to sleep, what can you do?

Getting to sleep can be tough, especially when you start 'doom scrolling', but Apple has come up with a solution. (Getty Images)
Getting to sleep can be tough, especially when you start 'doom scrolling', but Apple has come up with a solution. (Getty Images)

Well, if you struggle to sleep like me, and if you're also an iPhone user like me - then you'll be happy to hear Steve Jobs' predecessor at Apple, Tim Cook, has thought of it all with a feature that might be able to help.

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When people on Reddit discovered this feature, it's fair to say they were mind-blown.

One user commented: "OMG WHAT KIND OF MAGIC IS THAT."

While another said: "Previous Apple employee here. I had no idea this was a thing, never heard anyone talk about it once. Having kids I’ve used videos to do this same thing, knowing this would have been good when I needed it. Thanks."

But what were they so grateful for? Let's cut to the chase - after all, that's why you're here.

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iPhone users will need to have IOS15, or newer updates, downloaded to their phone. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
iPhone users will need to have IOS15, or newer updates, downloaded to their phone. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Back in 2021 Apple brought out iOS15, and users who have downloaded the update, or any of the newer updates, will be able to play ambient noises to help ease them to sleep.

It is a game changer, and if you previously listened to background noises through Spotify then it will simply cut out the middle man.

So how can you play the sound of rainfall on your phone? It's simple.

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First, you need to call up the 'Control Center', then tap the 'Hearing' button - if you can't see it, add the Hearing button to Control Centre.

Now exit out of there and swipe down from the top right of your screen and you should find a little ear - tap it.

CEO of Apple Tim Cook rolled out 'Background Sounds' on all new iPhones. (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)
CEO of Apple Tim Cook rolled out 'Background Sounds' on all new iPhones. (Alexi Rosenfeld/Getty Images)

Next, click on the 'Background Sounds' switch button to start or stop playing background noises.

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Then, press the name of the current sound to view other sounds, then choose a sound name to listen to a preview. After you’ve chosen a sound, tap 'Background Sounds' to go back.

It's as simple as that; no more sleepless nights, no more closing your eyes and picturing complete darkness before having an urge to Google something completely random like 'what is the biggest stadium in the world'.

Nope, none of that, just tune into the pitter patter of that rainfall, or the sound of waves rolling in.

Featured Image Credit: TikTok/@mytechsocial101/Apple

Topics: Apple, iPhone, Sleep, Tim Cook, Spotify

Joe Yates
Joe Yates

Joe is a journalist for UNILAD, who particularly enjoys writing about crime. He has worked in journalism for five years, and has covered everything from murder trials to celeb news.

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