Dohm (White/Gray) The Original White Noise Machine, Relaxing Natural Sound from a Real Fan, Sleep Aid & Noise Cancelling for Adults & Baby, Office Privacy & Meditation, Baby Registry

This thing has the best ambient noise that really helps both my wife and me sleep like babies. I have had devices that have trains, storms with thunder, birds, trickling brooks and more and I tolerated some of the sounds but found them too busy with a tion sound that it was difficult to actually relax and fall asleep. This unit has pure white noise that allows you to adjust the volume and fullness of the noise, but without all the action sounds. It's so easy to just listen, relax, tune out and fall asleep. And I've been having happy dreams which I hadn't been having at all, which shows I'm relaxing enough to get into REM sleep. Just love it. 💕

My quest for uninterrupted sleep has been a long and often frustrating journey. External noise pollution – be it enthusiastic nocturnal wildlife, distant traffic harmonics, or the unpredictable percussive maintenance schedule of my neighbors – frequently disrupted my sleep architecture. Digital sound machines, while offering a plethora of simulated environments (tropical rainforests, bustling cafes, the inside of a whale), often introduced audible looping artifacts that were, frankly, unacceptable to my auditory cortex. I required a solution based on continuous, non-repeating broadband noise generation. My research led me to the Yogasleep Dohm, the purported "Original White Noise Machine." Upon physical inspection, the Dohm presents as a deceptively simple electromechanical device. Its core functionality is derived from a standard AC-powered motor driving a small impeller fan. This fan is strategically housed within a resonant acoustic enclosure constructed from what appears to be injection-molded ABS polymer. The genius lies in the adjustable physical geometry of the enclosure. A simple rotary manipulation of the external cap and collar allows for precise modulation of the airflow pathway, thereby altering the spectral characteristics and amplitude of the emitted sound pressure waves. This analog control mechanism provides a continuous spectrum of sound profiles, effectively bypassing the discrete steps and potential looping discontinuities inherent in digital audio playback systems. Deployment was straightforward: plug into a standard 120V AC receptacle, initiate motor function via the binary toggle switch (High/Low velocity modes), and calibrate the output signature by rotating the housing components. The resulting sound is a pure, unadulterated whoosh of moving air. It is, analytically speaking, a form of pink noise with spectral density inversely proportional to frequency, providing effective masking of transient environmental noise events across a broad frequency range without the high-frequency emphasis sometimes present in true white noise. Subjectively, the effect is profound. The constant, non-invasive ambient sound creates an acoustic shield, effectively rendering minor external disturbances perceptually irrelevant to my sleep state. It's like having a tiny, benevolent atmospheric anomaly in my bedroom, smoothing out the sonic landscape. My sleep onset latency has decreased, and sleep continuity has demonstrably improved. The device performs its noise-masking function with remarkable efficiency, a testament to the elegance of its simple, fan-based design. If you seek a robust, non-digital solution for environmental noise masking, appreciate the technical simplicity of a well-engineered electromechanical system, and desire a consistent, non-looping sound profile for enhanced sleep or focus, this machine is a superior performer. Its effectiveness in creating a tranquil acoustic environment is genuinely impressive, transforming my bedroom into a sanctuary of analog calm.

We recently moved and are contending with intermittent, pretty intense noise from roads within a mile of our house. Our bedroom has a sliding door with a broken seal and 50-year-old windows, which we believe are at least partly to blame. Until we can address those problems, if the degree of traffic and the wind are right, it can be hard to fall asleep. For years, we've used a color noise app on our phones at night, but that was failing us badly against this new issue. After some sleepless nights, we finally decided to give an actual white noise machine a try. Our Dohm has been a lifesaver! The spectrum of settings available for the volume and character of sound bring peace of mind that we can find the right experience for us even if our sleeping challenges evolve. I also appreciate how the Dohm is louder than our phones without sounding loud like phones do when you crank up the volume to fight unwelcome sounds--the machine fills the space so effectively without creating this pinpoint of intense noise that grates on you AND still doesn't envelop the room, which is what our phones were guilty of. Also, since it's a fan, it sounds "natural" compared to digital sounds, so it's like the AC is running, which is what I like for masking sound. Our app had also taken to quitting in the night, waking us up. With Dohm, we have reliable sound the whole night through. And, as a side note, I find the Dohm oddly cute on my nightstand. Before Dohm, I'd get into bed anxious if I heard traffic. Now, I turn on the machine and feel totally relaxed. It's truly been a life-changing purchase for me. Since using it nightly, I haven't struggled to fall or fall back asleep due to noise intrusion. My only complaint is the settings for the Dohm are sensitive; it's very easy to make the necessary adjustments. This is nice when you're setting up your Dohm for the first time, but it's a detriment when you're trying to turn it off in the morning or move it to clean your nightstand. I value having a consistent experience to rely on, so I want to "set it and forget it." I wish there was a way to "lock" your settings in place that would still allow for painless unlocking and tweaking.

If you like white noise, this is the one. It’s not obtrusive on your nightstand. It seems like it cost a lot but there’s a reason for that because it works! It’s well-made. You can adjust the intensity or the pitch of the white noise with a simple twist of the vent surrounding the unit. It can sound like a gentle breeze or a jet plane engine. I love it.

10/10 recommend, I’m a spa owner & own a studio in a busy business center/ plaza where although my space is big I can hear constant business ongoings outside my door and business meetings next door. I was desperate when I first moved into new space late last year and remembered at the old massage places I used to work at they would have white noise machines to block out the noise so I quickly checked on Amazon and found this and bought two. Buying two was the best thing that I could’ve done, I have one on one side of the wall and one on the other side of the wall and it blocks out about 80 to 85% of the outside noise plus adding in music and you don’t even know that there are multiple meetings next-door to you and laughter and people talking outside your studio space. This was such a nifty smart thing to buy, and I will definitely buy more in the future and definitely creates a great spa atmosphere that also helps my clients go to sleep.

We’ve been using these Dohms for about 4 years now. Since the first dohm we have purchased one for our son’s room too. We gifted them to friends and family because talking them into these things is too much work and they never splurge for themselves. We have loved ours so much that we become salesmen for this machine. We gifted one to a friend who lives in an apartment building in a busy city. She didn’t realize how poor her sleep was until she used this and started getting restful sleep. She then turned her therapist on to it and her therapist now suggests this sound machine to her clients that may need help with sleep. We take ours with us anytime and anywhere we travel for the hotel rooms. It absorbs an incredible amount of noise. The house we lived in when we bought our first one was built like an echo chamber. And the noises outside permeated through the entire house. My husband works nights and needs sleep during the day. When this thing is on, you can’t hear anything that’s going on outside the bedroom. The sound fades into the background as you sleep, you can’t even hear it upon waking up, it causes a peaceful static in your head. I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to write a review. My 4 year old Dohm has been through a lot and has served a lot of hours. I can start to hear the motor, like it’s slightly janky. My ears tune into every frequency , rattle, shake and buzz. This little machine helps absorb so much of those audible irritants. We 1,000,000% recommend this product , by Dohm.

Works as expected, great product - only in the US!!! Because it's a very simple mechanical device, If you use it somewhere else with a Stepdown transformer, It won't work properly - mine even heated up and made a burnt smell. I think it's because US grid uses 60hz and the rest us 50hz. the 2 noise levels are actually the same, because of this issue...

Love this, take it with me everywhere, I sleep all night now.

This models had been on my radar for a few years but until recently only an old version was available to us Aussies. Nothing beats the mechanically created white noise by this machine! It is far superior to electronically created sounds or "nature" sounds from apps. This is especially suitable for people who want a minimalist bedroom setup, without phones or other gadgets. The delivery was fast and the item arrived just as described. Love the colour!

Attention prise américaine ! Pas d'adaptateur fourni. Nous avons été dans l'obligation d'acheter un convertisseur de tension car il doit fonctionner en 120 V. Et pour couronner le tout, le son est à peine de 10 décibels au lieu des 58 annoncés. Je peux vous dire que c'est pas ça qui va cacher les bruits de rue comme écrit dans le descriptif. Je déconseille cet achat. Nous allons le retourner

Cuidado con este producto, te envían la versión de otro país, no viene con adaptador y además es para una red de 120V, si lo metes en una 220V como en España podrías tener problemas.

Me encanta para mi bebé y para mí.

I've been using this white noise machine for about 5 years now and I'm obsessed. Living in a noisy apartment, I definitely use this machine every night. No signs of it slowing or getting worn out from daily use during all these years. I've travelled with it, recommended it to friends and family, and even bought it for someone as a gift. It's definitely something that takes a few nights of getting used to when you first buy it, but it honestly works wonders to keep me asleep through all of the environmental noises that I'd otherwise have to deal with. I also LOVE that this is a real fan where I can set the pitch and volume simply by turning the shell and dial. I've heard that the digital options can be disruptive due to the loop in the noises. Would highly recommend!!