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Sound Sleep High Fidelity Sleep Sound Machine with 30 Guaranteed Non Looping Nature Sounds Sleep Timer and Adaptive Sound Technology
Last Updated: March 1, 2023 (Refresh Now)
5.5
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/10
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1000
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Detailed Mode
Sound
353white noise, volume, noises, loud, noise
+54%
-46%
" ... The sound quality is excellent, and there is a good selection of sounds to choose from. ... The brown noise is a particular favorite! ... "
" ... For my first three years working for a major film studio, my job was to record different sounds and environments to build up our sound effects library. ... When connected to decent computer speakers or a sound system, the sound effects in this machine sound terrific. ... I use mine to pipe the different sounds through the sound system in my dog kennel. ... "
" ... Then my favorite sound effect, "rainfall" stopped working and shut down the machine. ... "
" ... My wife and I love this product, specifically for the train sounds. ... Thanks Adaptive Sound Technologies! ... "
" ... I was looking for a good ocean sound that was not just a short loop. ... "
" ... I liked the white noise sound, but after a while the sound deteriorated. ... "
" ... Great sound but, not enough volume. ... "
" ... It supposedly has 64 different sounds. ... really like the rain/thunder sound and the Meadow (with crickets.). ... The thunderstorm one sounds very authentic ... Another thing I really like is I can look at the machine and I know which dial is for which sound ... There’s a sound for everyone’s liking. ... "
Reliability
285stopped working, machine, lasted, 6 months, randomly
+16%
-84%
" ... Now, tonight all of the sounds have stopped working. ... "
" ... Then the static started. ... I spent $80 plus tax for my defective unit. ... "
" ... Broken after 18 months! ... "
" ... There is just something wrong with this product that will not allow it to play all night long for over a year. ... "
" ... I was getting very frustrated by all the reviews indicating machines fail after a couple weeks or months. ... What a mistake that was, as it is just as bad as all the other machines out there that fail shortly after you buy them. ... The second or third night that I used this machine it turned itself off shortly after I turned it on. ... I disregarded this as a glitch in a new machine that hadn't been "broken in" yet. ... After about 2 months it got to the point where it was doing this nearly every night - I never had to turn it off in the morning as it was almost always shutting itself down every night and I would need to unplug it and plug it back in to use it again the next night. ... Now, after about 3 months, it has gotten to the point that it will no longer power up. ... "
" ... So sad that it quit working after 5 months. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, it started to malfunction within a couple months of purchase. ... "
" ... But after only 8 months, it started shutting off on its own for a few days, and now it won’t stay on for longer than 5 or ten minutes. ... "
Sleep
122machine, night, sound machine, sleeping, noises
+74%
-26%
" ... I am using this in place of an actual fan and my brain accepts this and allows me to sleep without hearing things that would otherwise wake me up. ... "
" ... I really do like the Sound+Sleep Mini. ... 5 stars for a product that has helped me sleep ... "
" ... I haven't used it for sleep yet. ... "
" ... Drowns out outside noise, quite effective for better sleep ... "
" ... I enjoy this for bedtime sleeping. ... It is great for helping me sleep and staying asleep. ... "
" ... I had been using a different sound machine for sleep and when I got this one my sleep has been 10 times better. ... "
" ... Now he can't sleep without it and reminds me to turn it on if I forget. ... "
" ... I sleep with eye masks and this machine and now am sleeping without constantly being woken up. ... "
Usage
99volume, room, sounds, button, traveling
+71%
-29%
" ... and get the same sound with however long I want with a press of the button. ... "
" ... It is easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy operation, good choice of sounds and volume, timer feature is nice. ... "
" ... I use it for my kids when they nap and I’m busy in the house doing chores. ... All the many different natural sounds are so beautiful and has an enhancing button that brings out “extra”sounds like more thunder or birds chirping in the background. ... "
" ... easy volume control and timer (although I leave the sound on all night) ... "
" ... +1 star for an easy fix ... "
" ... The richness setting adds in additional layers of sounds in the various settings. ... "
" ... The multiple settings for each type of sound is nice, though I think some of them get to complex too quickly. ... Hopefully they have their quality control set now. ... "
Marketplace
93amazon, replacement, refund, return window, returned
+18%
-82%
" ... Went back to using the $29. ... "
" ... I returned the product. ... "
" ... For me it died 10 days outside of the return window. ... "
" ... I have not reached out to customer service so I don't know if they'll replace or refund me. ... "
" ... I'm outside the return window. ... "
" ... And of course there is no ability to return it after 30 days . ... "
" ... It has of course failed well outside the return period. ... "
" ... Just outside the return date. ... "
Body
87rain, travel, traveling, broke, size
+60%
-40%
" ... My favorites are the train and the rain. ... "
" ... It’s pretty large to travel with, not sure why the review asked about that. ... You can pack it with you but it’s not super portable. ... "
" ... In the end, the product, itself, is very well put together. ... "
" ... Sounds like we have a house on the water… . ... "
" ... The ocean was my favorite until my husband pointed out the seagull everyone and then. ... "
" ... It us too big to easily take when traveling ... "
" ... My personal favorites are ocean and rain. ... "
" ... I really liked the various sounds, especially the water sounds. ... "
Price
76worth, waste your money, worth the money, waste of money, waste
+26%
-74%
" ... Don’t waste your money. ... "
" ... Not worth the money. ... "
" ... Don't waste your money. ... "
" ... This product is a total waste of time and money and should not be able to be sold on Amazon. ... "
" ... very disappointing and not worth the money! ... "
" ... This product is hardly worth $30. ... "
" ... Not at all worth the money, the $30 one we bought from HomeMedics lasted for three years. ... "
" ... don't waste your money ... "
Marketplace / Returns
69refund, return window, replacement, returned, sent
+6%
-94%
" ... Would have returned it but worked great until the return period lapsed. ... "
" ... Unfortunately for me it was only eligible for return or exchange for 30 days. ... "
" ... Just a buzzing noise had to return ... "
" ... I should have sent it back but I was so angry I just threw it away! ... "
" ... I contacted customer support the day after it arrived and they said I was not eligible for return or refund. ... "
" ... I should have kept the receipt for a refund. ... "
" ... I'll be returning it. ... "
" ... If I had heard from her earlier, I would have returned it. ... "
Size
40traveling, size, large, smaller, fall asleep
+70%
-30%
" ... This thing, very amazingly, fit the bill. ... "
" ... It’s pretty large to travel with, not sure why the review asked about that. ... You can pack it with you but it’s not super portable. ... "
" ... It us too big to easily take when traveling ... "
" ... And the smaller machine is better for travel. ... "
" ... As for travel the unit is a bit large but I don't travel that much but it seems like it would be sturdy enough to handle travel. ... "
" ... I used to only leave it on my night stand but I now find space in my suitcase to take it with me if I'm going to be gone for more than a couple of days. ... "
" ... AND I take it with me when I travel. ... "
" ... I started using it 3-4 days of the week during the fall of 2020 and to be honest LOVED it. ... "
Features
28timer, feature, lights, shut, night
+75%
-25%
" ... I also like the feature that lets you turn off the lights in the machine. ... "
" ... I got it to work last night though all the lights lit up at one time. ... "
" ... I chose this machine because it listed a number of appealing features, and I thought it would be a quality product at this price point. ... "
" ... The lights illuminate but go off after a few seconds . ... "
" ... Well built great features. ... "
" ... You can set it for all night use or set various shut off timers. ... "
" ... • Being able to turn off the display light is a great feature. ... "
" ... Although it is expensive, the quality and features are incredible. ... "
Marketplace / Marketplace
27support, manufacturer, works, response, replacement
+37%
-63%
" ... The first unit Amazon sent through troubleshooting, so the manufacturer got involved. ... "
" ... Amazon will only replace it once. ... "
" ... Any chance Amazon will have a click on an American flag to only show products made in America? ... Write in and tell them as I've suggested it already, but no response from Amazon. ... "
" ... Support for this product conveniently ended on March 19, 2021. ... "
" ... Quite disappointing for the amount I paid and the fact that I had it shipped all the way to Malaysia. ... "
" ... I ordered this product March of 2020. ... "
" ... I am unable to return through amazon. ... "
" ... All the sounds, sounds fake! ... "
Battery
21hours, battery, plugged, charge, usb ports
+62%
-38%
" ... fresh batteries but have always used the 110v plug. ... "
" ... Pros: size, number of sounds, portability, battery power. ... "
" ... I contacted customer support and they immediately sent me a new replacement, no charge, no questions asked. ... "
" ... I like it all and the options to charge my cell phone and used it as a speaker for my music. ... "
" ... Added bonus is 2 USB ports for charging on the side! ... "
" ... Free of charge!! ... "
" ... Sounds great, too - and you can charge your cell phones as there are two USB ports. ... "
" ... it'll work fine for several hours, then reset five times in 30 seconds. ... "
Connectivity
17speaker, phone, usb ports, usb, unplug
+47%
-53%
" ... I had to unplug it from the wall outlet and then plug it back in again. ... "
" ... Tried different USB AC adapters and running on batteries and all with the same result. ... "
" ... I ended up returning it and purchased a bluetooth smart speaker. ... "
" ... I tried resetting, unplugging, but nothing. ... "
" ... I bought this item on the Australian site and it arrived with a foreign plug so I had to pay extra for a converter plug. ... "
" ... I have to unplug the unit, and plug it back in to get it to work again. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, there is something seriously wrong with the power jack. ... "
" ... I could revive it by disconnecting the unit from the wall socket. ... "
Comfort
14several, falling asleep, ringing, loved, helps
+57%
-43%
" ... It makes it easier to fall asleep ... "
" ... Perfect to fall asleep to. ... "
" ... Beats wearing a mask to fall asleep. ... "
" ... This works great and helps my wife to fall asleep ... "
" ... I have used the headphones several times and slept fine but I prefer not to wear anything like that while sleeping. ... "
" ... I really like the realistic sounds, and they are the types of sounds you can use to fall asleep. ... "
" ... I started using it 3-4 days of the week during the fall of 2020 and to be honest LOVED it. ... "
Programs
13settings, use, machine, variety, never
+31%
-69%
" ... Even when the timer is not on, it switches off every single time I use it. ... "
" ... The timer is NOT set and has never been set. ... "
" ... Not on timer. ... "
" ... And no the timer is not in use when this happens. ... "
" ... so I don't use the timer feature on this machine. ... "
" ... Im assuming the timer is bad now. ... "
" ... The timer feature is not the source of the problem. ... "
" ... The machine cuts off after apparently I overused 2 of the modes. ... "
Storage
12sent, sd card, contacted, replacement, customer service
+58%
-42%
" ... Nonetheless, when I emailed the company they did not hesitate to ship me out a replacement SD card (that contains all the sounds). ... "
" ... To my surprise they replied that it was probably the SD card and they would send me a new one. ... "
" ... Reported it to the manufacturer's customer service, which sent a replacement memory card immediately, and that seems to have fixed the problem of auto-shutoff. ... I'd give it 5 stars but for these sound imperfections, and having to go through a memory-card replacement. ... "
" ... Called manufacturer and got a new memory card. ... "
" ... They quickly sent a replacement SD card and the unit worked fine for almost the same time as the original. ... "
" ... I called it and when I told the person the problem they immediately responded by saying I needed to replace the SD card in the unit. ... "
Performance
11job, tried, seconds, restart, randomly
+9%
-91%
" ... Sucks bc it’s kinda pricey and literally has one job. ... "
" ... I was not able to reset it again. ... "
" ... And I try to turn it off and it won't turn off, and it won't restart . ... "
" ... I have tried the factory reset but it did not help. ... "
" ... This did not solve the main issue though of the constant shut down. ... "
" ... Randomly shuts off after a few seconds even when plugged in. ... "
" ... I reset and it fails again. ... "
" ... Now it will not work at all, reset does not help. ... "
Battery / Charging
11batteries, usb ports, plugged, free of charge, cell
+82%
-18%
" ... They apologize and sent me a brand new part to fix it free of charge. ... "
" ... I like it all and the options to charge my cell phone and used it as a speaker for my music. ... "
" ... Added bonus is 2 USB ports for charging on the side! ... "
" ... I finally called the tollfree number on the quick reference card - they are replacement them free of charge. ... "
" ... fresh batteries but have always used the 110v plug. ... "
" ... Free of charge!! ... "
" ... I contacted customer support and they immediately sent me a new replacement, no charge, no questions asked. ... "
" ... Sounds great, too - and you can charge your cell phones as there are two USB ports. ... "
Lagging
9tried, seconds, restart, randomly, help
-100%
" ... Randomly shuts off after a few seconds even when plugged in. ... "
" ... Now it will not work at all, reset does not help. ... "
" ... And I try to turn it off and it won't turn off, and it won't restart . ... "
" ... I reset and it fails again. ... "
" ... This did not solve the main issue though of the constant shut down. ... "
" ... it turns on, but then randomly turns itself off, sometimes after a few seconds, sometimes after a few hours of running. ... "
" ... I have tried the factory reset but it did not help. ... "
" ... I was not able to reset it again. ... "
Marketplace / Delivery
93, received, response, delivery, box
+56%
-44%
" ... Came packaged well, so far so good! ... "
" ... Love this box. ... "
" ... I received it in 3 days. ... "
" ... I received a response back within 24 hours. ... "
" ... It was shipped that same day and arrived quickly. ... "
Software
8app, phone app, better, white, update
+13%
-88%
" ... I've heard better ocean sounds on phone apps . ... "
" ... Machine will not factory reset. ... "
" ... It will not reset to factory settings. ... "
" ... My phone's app is more satisfactory and there was a 30 day return window. ... "
" ... UPDATE TO MY UPDATE. ... "
" ... I'm disappointed the newest purchase is not as well made and will use the free phone app instead. ... "
" ... JUNE 2021 update: ... "
Cable
8wire, power, loose, jack, cord
-100%
" ... Packaging was opened cord was not tied up as our first one was. ... "
" ... Unfortunately, there is something seriously wrong with the power jack. ... "
" ... Next day investigated it and it seems like there was a loose speaker wire of some sort. ... "
" ... I checked the power cord as they are frequently a source of power failure. ... "
" ... I bought this item on the Australian site and it arrived with a foreign plug so I had to pay extra for a converter plug. ... "
" ... 3) Jack that plugs into the machine is on the bottom of the machine vs side ... "
" ... I took the unit apart to see if it could be a loose wire or something that could be easily repaired. ... "
" ... I disconnected the cord and reattached it to see if that was the issue . ... "
Design
6works, well, nice, looking, good
+83%
-17%
" ... Looks good, works good . ... Looks great and works great when it works, but you can buy a product for half the price that works just as well here on Amazon. ... "
" ... It even looked cool on my dresser. ... "
" ... This is a nice looking piece of equipment. ... "
" ... overall, a good peace of equipment that looks nicer than most. ... "
Clock
6set, alarm, wake, turn, night
+17%
-83%
" ... I do not set the timer as I want it to stay on all night. ... "
" ... I would turn it on and set the timer for 1 hour, but it would shut off after 2 - 5 minutes. ... "
" ... When it did that it woke us up very abruptly like an alarm was going off. ... "
" ... It sounds like an alarm clock from the 1940s or something with a primitive tiny speaker. ... "
" ... Yuk, and how would I hear my alarm? ... "
Power
5voltage
-100%
" ... It acts as if there is no power. ... "
" ... The unit will not power on. ... "
" ... No power surge. ... "
" ... It will not power on at all. ... "
" ... I though the issue may have been the voltage fluctuation at the receptacle. ... "
Marketplace / Defective Delivery
5defective, unit, received, box
-100%
" ... This was a defect unit right from the manufacturer. ... "
" ... DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT as it is clearly faulty. ... "
" ... I spent $80 plus tax for my defective unit. ... "
" ... This is a defective product in more ways than one. ... "
Cut
5worked, time, months, cutting
-100%
" ... Worked great at first, then nose dived over 48 hours and it's now a complete brick. ... "
" ... I had this product for 3 months and one day it just started cutting off. ... "
" ... The company even replaced it and now it cuts itself off after a few minutes. ... "
" ... It makes a flat tone and cuts off at varying lengths of time. ... "
" ... It worked for a short time and now cuts off after using it. ... "
Network
4line, street, coverage, buy
+50%
-50%
" ... Tried rebooting, checked for possible loose connections, etc. ... "
" ... I then assumed that the line voltage signal was "Dirty", with noise. ... "
Cooling
4winter, air, uses, sometimes, fan
+25%
-75%
" ... Sometimes runs for about 30 minutes, sometimes shuts off after 5 minutes. ... "
" ... This device closely imitates the fan noise, uses less electricity and doesn't blow cold air around in the winter. ... "
" ... and should take only five minutes! ... "
Cleaning
4clean
+25%
-75%
" ... I suspect that there must be a manufacturers defect in the circuitry, since I experienced the same issues with the two units, with a clean and constant 120 volt power supply. ... "
" ... I have no doubt this one will last me 3 weeks or so before it bites the dust. ... "
" ... Once in awhile it stays on, but mostly just collects dust because it will not play for a long period of time as it should for over $100! ... "
Calling
4call, someone, hearing, asti, voices
+25%
-75%
" ... Call me stupid, same thing happened with the second one - don't waste your money like I did . ... "
" ... The ASTI representative said someone would call me back during business hours. ... "
Marketplace / Product As Described
3exactly, advertised
+100%
" ... Works exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... I purchased 2, both work as advertised. ... "
Display
3turn, lights, able, white noise, really
+100%
" ... • Being able to turn off the display light is a great feature. ... "
" ... Love that you can turn off the display lights. ... "
" ... Pros: the display lights have the option to be turned off, completely, using the "display" button, so at least you can wake up in a completely dark room when the static randomly blasts you out of your peaceful slumber. ... "
Camera
3night, lights
+67%
-33%
" ... I got it to work last night though all the lights lit up at one time. ... "
" ... Helps me focus. ... "
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