The noises to concentrate better: how to activate the background sounds on Mac and iPhone

Apple introduced in MacOS Ventura – but also on the latest versions of iOS – a new functionality called Sound soundsdesigned to improve the concentration and productivity of users through the use of environmental noises. This option allows you to reproduce sounds like the white noiseThe pink noise and the brown noise (also called red or brownian) beyond various natural effects Like the classic and relaxing sound of the rain, a stream or the sea. The goal of this functionality is to create a sound context that helps to mask unwanted noises and favors a greater focus during work or study.

To activate the background sounds on a Mac with MacOS Ventura you need to access System settingsselect Accessibility And then the section Audio. Here is the option to activate the background sounds and to be able to choose from the various options available. For faster access it is possible to add control of this function to Mac control center or at the menu bar, making the management of the desired background sound more immediate.

The sounds are available Also on iPhone and iPad: just open the control center, touch the background sound button to start or stop playing background sounds. If it is not there, it must be added through the customization of the control center. You have to touch and hold the background sound button to choose or change the sound and listen to a preview. You can then touch the background to return to all options. To stop reproduction when the device is blocked or lower the volume when other multimedia content is reproduced, you need to touch the background sound settings, then choose an option. If the headphones are used, the settings are automatically applied to background sounds.

From a scientific point of view, white noise is an acoustic signal that contains all the frequencies audible with the same intensity, generating constant and uniform sound, often compared to a rustle. This type of noise is commonly used to mask sudden or annoying sounds, helping to create a more relaxing environment and promoting concentration. In the technical field, the white noise is applied in the acoustic and electronic tests to verify the frequency response of various systems. In addition, some research suggests that can improve sleep qualityreducing the time necessary to fall asleep, even if the studies are still in progress.

Thanks to the integration of this functionality, Apple offers a new tool to help users to work in a quieter and distraction -free environment, exploiting the power of environmental sounds to improve productivity and daily well -being.