So instead of buying a white noise machine ... Instead of searching through Settings each time you want to turn Background Sounds on, here's how you can set up a toggle in the Control Center ...

Credit: Tom's Guide Your iPhone offers a hidden audio sanctuary in its accessibility settings with Background Sounds — a feature that surrounds you with calming ambient audio whether you're ...

By default, Background Sounds is turned off. Tap Backgrounds Sounds. Use the toggle to turn on Background Sounds and then select Sound. Next, select a sound to play from the list of options.

To enjoy Background Sounds when other media is playing, select Use When Media in Playing. To allow sounds to play on the Lock Screen, turn off Stop Sounds When Locked. Swipe down from the top ...