Free tool

Tinnitus sound generator

Find My Quiet Sound is a free tinnitus sound generator that runs in your browser. It plays steady, seamless sounds — broadband noise and natural ambience — that can make ringing, buzzing or hissing in the ears less noticeable while you work, rest or sleep.

Last reviewed 22 August 2026 · Sources listed below · Not medical advice

What the generator includes

Broadband noise: white, pink and brown noise, gentle static and a soft hiss — all synthesised live, so they loop without clicks or gaps.
Nature and indoor sounds: rain, ocean waves, flowing water, waterfall, forest, wind, fan, fireplace and night sounds.
A mixer to layer up to five sounds with individual levels and left/right balance, plus one-tap presets (Gentle Relief, Sleep, Focus, Ocean, Rainy Night).
A frequency generator and a guided sound-matching tool for people who want to explore the pitch of their tinnitus.
Sleep Mode with 15/30/60/90-minute timers and a gradual fade-out.
Visual Focus — calm, slow visuals to watch while you listen, with a Reduce Motion option.

How to use a tinnitus sound generator

Choose a sound. Try several. There is no single sound that works best for everyone; the most comfortable one is the right one for you.
Keep it low. Start at a low level and adjust only until the sound feels comfortable and useful. You do not need to completely cover the tinnitus — louder is not better masking, and a low level is kinder to your hearing.
Personalise it. Layer two or three sounds, nudge the balance, or save a mix you like. Use a timer at night.

Who it is for

People with tinnitus who want an easy, free way to add a comfortable background sound — at a desk, at night, or in a quiet room where the ringing feels loudest. It works with speakers, headphones or a pillow speaker, on phones, tablets and computers. It is not for diagnosing tinnitus, and it does not make tinnitus go away.

Why the sounds are generated, not recorded

Recorded loops have a seam the brain learns to expect. Find My Quiet Sound synthesises every sound in real time with the Web Audio API, so noise never repeats and nature scenes drift slowly — which some people find easier to leave in the background over long sessions. Everything runs on your device; nothing is uploaded.

Frequently asked questions

Is this a treatment for tinnitus?

No. Sound generators are a management tool. Clinical guidelines say sound therapy may be offered for bothersome tinnitus as a way to make it less noticeable and to support relaxation and sleep, alongside education and, where needed, counselling or hearing aids.

Which sound is best for tinnitus?

Studies comparing noise colours and nature sounds have not found one clear winner; comfort and preference matter more. Start with pink or brown noise if you find white noise too sharp, and add rain or ocean if pure noise feels clinical.

How loud should it be?

As low as still helps. The sound should blend with the tinnitus, not overpower it. Prolonged loud listening — especially on headphones — can harm hearing.

Does it work offline?

Yes. Once opened, Find My Quiet Sound can be installed to your home screen and runs without a connection.

Sources

Important: Find My Quiet Sound is designed for sound masking, relaxation and tinnitus management support. It does not diagnose, treat or cure tinnitus and is not a substitute for professional medical care. If your tinnitus is new, in one ear only, pulsing with your heartbeat, or comes with hearing loss or dizziness, see a doctor or audiologist.

Written from the sources above by the Find My Quiet Sound project; no clinician has reviewed this page. See Research & Sources and the medical disclaimer.