The LumaSleep Blog

Sleep guides & tips

Practical, science-aware guides on the sounds, habits and data behind better sleep.

A calm cat resting on a blanket at night with soft soundwaves — sounds to calm anxious pets, dogs and cats
June 10, 2026 · 5 min read

Sounds to Calm an Anxious Dog or Cat

Fireworks, thunderstorms, and being left alone can terrify pets. Here are the best sounds to calm an anxious dog or cat — from white noise to rain — and how to use them.

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Calm soundwaves over a workspace at night — white noise for the office and open-plan focus
June 10, 2026 · 5 min read

The Best White Noise for the Office and Open-Plan Work

Open-plan offices are full of focus-killing chatter. Here's how white noise masks office distractions, which sounds work best, and how to use it at your desk.

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Layered soundwaves over a night sky — white noise for tinnitus relief and sound masking
June 10, 2026 · 6 min read

White Noise for Tinnitus: How Sound Masking Helps

White noise can make the ringing of tinnitus easier to live with. Here's how sound masking works, which noise colours help, and how to use them for relief.

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Soft calming soundwaves over a serene night sky — the best sounds for anxiety and stress relief
June 10, 2026 · 6 min read

The Best Sounds for Anxiety and Stress Relief

When your mind won't slow down, the right sound can help. Here are the best sounds for anxiety and stress relief — from rain and ocean to white noise — and why they work.

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Deep brown soundwaves over a calm night sky — brown noise for ADHD focus
June 10, 2026 · 6 min read

Brown Noise for ADHD: Does It Really Help You Focus?

Brown noise has gone viral for ADHD focus. Here's what brown noise is, why so many people with ADHD find it calming, and how to use it to actually concentrate.

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Green and white soundwaves over a starry night sky — white noise vs green noise for sleep
June 9, 2026 · 5 min read

White Noise vs Green Noise: What's the Difference for Sleep?

Green noise sounds like nature; white noise sounds like static. Here's the real difference between white and green noise — and which one helps you sleep better.

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Amber soundwaves beneath a crescent moon — is it bad to sleep with a sound machine every night
June 7, 2026 · 5 min read

Is It Bad to Sleep With a Sound Machine On Every Night?

Is sleeping with a sound machine bad for you? Here's what to know about nightly white noise, safe volume levels, dependency, and how long to use it.

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Blue soundwaves over a starry sky — how to play white noise on iPhone all night
June 5, 2026 · 5 min read

How to Play White Noise on iPhone All Night

Want white noise on your iPhone all night? Here's how to keep sleep sounds playing with the screen off — using Background Sounds and a dedicated sleep app.

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Soft pink soundwaves beneath a moon — best white noise for babies and safe volume
June 3, 2026 · 6 min read

Best White Noise for Babies (and How Long to Use It)

What's the best white noise for babies, how loud is safe, and how long should you use it? A practical, safety-first guide to helping your baby sleep.

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Teal soundwaves over a night sky — can you leave Alexa playing sleep sounds all night
June 1, 2026 · 4 min read

Can You Leave Alexa Playing Sleep Sounds All Night?

Yes — you can leave Alexa playing white noise or sleep sounds all night. Here's how to loop sounds, add a timer, and whether it's safe to run overnight.

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Amber soundwaves beneath a moon — how to build a bedtime routine that sticks
May 26, 2026 · 6 min read

How to Build a Bedtime Routine That Actually Sticks

A simple, science-backed bedtime routine helps you fall asleep faster and wake up rested. Here's how to build a wind-down routine you'll actually keep.

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Restless blue soundwaves over a starry sky — why can't I sleep and what helps
May 25, 2026 · 7 min read

Why Can't I Sleep? Common Causes and What Actually Helps

Lying awake at night? Here are the most common reasons you can't sleep — from stress and screens to caffeine and routine — and practical fixes for each.

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Glowing soundwaves beneath a crescent moon on a starry night — best sounds to fall asleep fast
May 24, 2026 · 6 min read

Best Sounds to Fall Asleep Fast: A Complete Guide

From rain and ocean waves to brown noise and fireplaces — here are the best sounds to fall asleep fast, why they work, and how to pick the right one for you.

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Blue soundwaves over a night sky — rain sounds for sleep and why they work
May 23, 2026 · 5 min read

Rain Sounds for Sleep: Why They Work So Well

Rain sounds are the most popular sleep sound for a reason. Here's the science behind why rain helps you sleep, and how to use it for the best results.

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Coloured soundwaves over a night sky — white vs pink vs brown noise for sleep
May 22, 2026 · 5 min read

White vs Pink vs Brown Noise: Which Is Best for Sleep?

White, pink, and brown noise sound different and help in different ways. Here's how each one works and which colour of noise is best for falling and staying asleep.

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Cyan soundwaves over a starfield — the best sounds for focus, studying and deep work
May 21, 2026 · 5 min read

The Best Sounds for Focus, Studying & Deep Work

The right background sound can sharpen concentration and block distractions. Here are the best sounds for focus, studying, and deep work — and why they help.

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Violet soundwaves over a starfield — how AI-generated sleep sounds work
May 20, 2026 · 5 min read

How AI-Generated Sleep Sounds Work (and Why They're Different)

AI sleep sounds let you describe any soundscape and hear it within seconds. Here's how AI sound generation works and why it beats a fixed library of loops.

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Teal soundwaves over a night sky — understanding your sleep score, stages and REM
May 18, 2026 · 6 min read

Understanding Your Sleep Score: Stages, REM & Deep Sleep

What is a sleep score, how is it calculated, and what do light, deep, and REM stages mean? A clear guide to reading your nightly sleep data.

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