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Thanks! I haven't tried them with RUclips. What device do you use? If I have a similar one, I'll give it a go and let you know.

@@nosleeplessnights1 I use the Avantree Repose, available through Amazon UK. For £30 they’re not bad. Very basic but comfortable for side sleepers. I just don’t like the band that sits around the back of your neck. This is why I was looking at the Soundcore A20.

Sorry, I meant which phone do you use to watch RUclips? And do you watch on WiFi or your data? If I have a similar one, and you have any specific settings, I can test the latency and let you know:-)

Oh. 😊 I have an iPhone 13 Pro. Using WiFi.

Well, I guess that's appropriate for a sleep channel!

Thanks! Unfortunately not. In my experience, once they get down to this small size, some features have to be left out. Your best bet if you want all of those things is a small bluetooth speaker connected to your phone and stream the ocean sounds instead. If you don't want to use your phone, then I don't currently know of a standalone white noise machine that fits in a pocket and does all the things you list.

@@nosleeplessnights1 I guess I'll try the Babelio Mini then. Much lesser battery, but with its sleep timer it would still work for more nights than the Lectrofan. That's the big issue: What good are 40 hours of battery when it's gone after 4 nights because it runs the whole night >_> If it had a timer, it could be used for a whole month without charging ... really big oversight by the developer. Anyway, thx again

No problem. I haven't tried that one, so let me know how you like it if you have a moment to pop back:-) I agree a timer should be included on all white noise machines ideally.

Thank you very much for your kind feedback. I'm very glad to hear you liked the review. If you do get them, I'd love to hear back from you once you've had a chance to use them. I hope they do a better job of playing brown noise than your current earbuds:-)

Did you end up getting them?

I'd like to know too...

It needs to be plugged in. If there is a way to charge it wirelessly, it's not in the user manual and I don't know about it:)

Hello again! I remember our conversations about white noise machines. Sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I hope you're coping as well as you can. I also had cancer back in 2011, so I know how difficult it can be. I wish you strength and good health:-) Yes, I have reviewed two. The Eight Sleep Pod 3, which you can see here: ruclips.net/video/3NbvefQNUFY/видео.html. The Pod 4 is also out now, but there is still a lot to learn about how they work and feel from my video. I also discuss the BedJet 3 (an old video now) here: ruclips.net/video/t6i1j3tw8mQ/видео.html I've been testing the Chilipad Dock Pro recently, and have just started preparing my review. That will probably take a few weeks as it always seems to take me ages to review more complex sleep tech. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to help.

@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you. I was lucky: it was very early, something called DCIS, non invasive. I only needed a mastectomy.

@@nosleeplessnights1 These things are ridiculously expensive & I doubt they would be fixable. I need a more affordable option. I found a workaround last night by cooling my bed down with ice packs in lunch boxes, so it was cold when I got in it. I then kept a pillow cool by the bed and swapped it over but if I could find an affordable way of keeping myself cool all night, I wouldn't have issues at night. My workaround will not be v effective on a hot humid night! The cool pillow stopped the flush completely: so being cool is definitely the key to dealing with it.

Unfortunately, the active bed cooling systems are all relatively expensive, yes. There just aren't many to choose from, with nothing really in the way of an effective and cheap alternative. I know one or two have come along over the years, but they failed - likely due to the amount of problems they had. If a company comes along that makes a budget-friendly alternative to the main players that actually works well and doesn't have major problems with leaks, noise, connectivity etc, I will be reviewing it in a flash! Obviously, there are alternatives to the BedJet - fans. But there aren't really any good alternatives at the moment to the Eight Sleep and Dock Pro that do what they do effectively and reliably. At some point, I'd like to test out some of the cheaper pads I sometimes see online, but I don't plan to right now. There are various ways to try and keep cool in bed if you don't have air conditioning. There are tons of articles that discuss them. As clever as some of them are, the remaining question is always how do you keep the surface you lie on cool all night using simple DIY techniques? Answers on a postcard...

@@nosleeplessnights1 I'm wondering about a light/fan combo over the bed.

The thinner sleep masks tend to have the most lightweight straps, as you can see in the video. But some people might find those end up digging into the crease on the top of the ear, so it's hard to say which one will or won't put pressure on your ear.

Hi! You're welcome. I'm happy to hear the review was useful. That is dedication to getting it to the UK as I imagine it took half the space in the suitcase! I just used a standard multi adaptor cube. However, I woudn't recommend it long term as the weight made it tip in the socket over time. So I'd perhaps consider a strong and single adaptor just for US to UK plugs.

​@@nosleeplessnights1 So helpful! Thanks so much! (Re suitcase: where there's a will, there's a way - side note: who needs clothes anyway)

No problem. Umm...I imagine most people when going through airport security at least! But yes, I always like to leave space in my suitcase when travelling the bring stuff back:-)

There are lots of earbuds that have noise isolation and cancellation. They just aren't designed specifically with sleep in mind! Hopefully a company will nail the problem one day and create very comfortable earbuds with noise cancellation that can be worn in bed all night, even on your side. For now, it remains the holy grail waiting to be discovered...

Active Noise Cancellation (basically playing the “opposite” sound back to you) is very difficult in a small enough form factor to be more comfortable to sleep in. The additional hardware requirements just can’t be fit in something super small (yet)

@@cre9774 thanks wasn’t aware of this

Exactly that.

When I get around to doing an updated version of this video, I'll definitely include them in the testing process.

That is the main benefit of using silicon earplugs. If they work for you, then there's no need to change really!

@@nosleeplessnights1 Curiosity is always out there :). I've tried so many different earplugs already, always hopeful to find even better ones.

Fair enough! I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts if you do decide to try some foam earplugs, and how they compare to the silicon for you.

You're welcome! I hope the video was helpful.

Hi! You're welcome. So, the weight can be a bit confusing to decide on sometimes because the effect of the pressure it puts on your body can vary by the actual width and length of the blanket, and by your own body size and shape too. As a slightly odd example, I have quite big feet, and I find that if the blanket is very heavy and small in terms of dimensions, it puts too much pressure on my toes when I sleep on my back. Those are things they don't really tell you about when you look on company's websites, or listings on sites like Amazon. It's also something you might not feel if you try one for a brief period of time as it can take longer before you realise that it might be an issue. So, I personally find slightly lighter weighted blankets work well and nowadays I tend to steer away from using very heavy ones. Since I know the Baloo can be exchanged if the weight isn't right for you, I think I'd be inclined to start with the lower weight initially. Experience has taught me that it's more likely someone will enjoy and keep using a weighted blanket if it's on the lighter side of their body weight ratio than the heavy side. I'm sure there are exceptions, and there are various factors to take into account. It all boils down to trial and error really, but I think lighter is the best starting point. Also, if you live in a very hot area and don't use air conditioning, I'd be tempted to go with the Bearaby rather than the Baloo, based on the materials they currently use. If you have air con, good fans, or a bed cooling system, it doesn't matter which you pick though.

@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you so much for your reply! I reallllly appreciate it!! Regarding the Bearaby, while I find it aesthetically pleasing, it concerns me that its woven design might not have the feel I’m hoping for. Not sure how to put that in words. If possible, please comment on how it feels versus a regular solid blanket.

No problem. It doesnt feel as soft and smooth as the Baloo, if that helps:-)

@@nosleeplessnights1 Okay, thx again! Really appreciate your responsiveness and communication skills. You’re awesome!

Just glad I could help. I hope you still feel that way if you decide to get one:-)

Thanks! Glad you liked the video. I don't know - I gave it to my partner to try and she thought the same. She is much smaller than me, and had the cups further in to suit her face. Maybe it's your pillow that makes it work for you, or you have more tolerance for the material. Good to know it can work that well for some side sleepers though!

@@nosleeplessnights1 Who knows. As long as we are happy with the one we have.

Hi! That's a really good question. Unfortunately, I won't be able to give you a straight answer though. Firstly, it's impossible to tell in advance because it depends on various factors, such as the performance of the earplug, the suitability and fit in your ear, the smoke alarm sound, proximity, your hearing, how asleep you are, etc. Secondly, I don't want to be responsible for your decision making when it comes to important safety points like this. At the end of the day, using earplugs will always reduce some noise. It's up to the individual to weigh up the pros and cons of the amount and type of noise they block.

Thanks for getting back to me and for the informative answer. I have recently moved house and I am easily disturbed by passing traffic. This might be the answer. I always assumed that sleeping with earplugs would be unbearable but you have spiked my interest in this as a fix. Thanks once again.

You're welcome. I think the unbearable thing is often with foam earplugs. Some people just hate the way they feel. It can be particularly bad if you choose earplugs that are too large for your ears, or if you have sensitive ears. But with some experimenting with different sizes or perhaps trying other materials, you might find a comfortable way to mask the traffic noise. The smoke alarm issue is a different matter though, as it's obviously not dependent on comfort, but the balance between blocking the traffic and still hearing an alarm.

@@markturner6755 Can highly recommend you to try sleeping with earplugs. It's a huge life changer for me, I've been sleeping for five years now with earplugs. I do personally hear my phone alarm when it just vibrates on, so for me personally I'd also notice the smoke alarm. Also note, the "test sound" may be less strong than the actual alarm. I've wireless smoke alarms which make them trigger in multiple rooms all at once - which is certainly a benefit as well.

I'd say any of the flatter masks, made from silk or cotton. You might be ok with one or two contoured masks, but it's very much a case of trial and error with those if you lie on your side or front.

Hi! Sorry for the delayed reply. I completely missed your comment somehow. I don't think it will cool the mattress in the section you lie on. It might help a bit if it's pointing at the mattress, but really, the Bedjet is not going to cool the entire mattress surface. You could always try it, as you say, but don't be surprised if it doesn't do what you want. For cooling the body, it's great. But it has its limits.

No, it doesn't have a microphone.

No, it is not responsive in that way. You turn it on, and it plays constantly, or until the timer turns it off.

Can you paste a link in a reply? I'll delete it afterwards, but would like to take a look and tell you what I think as far as I can tell from the photos.

I agree that they are very good for that. Both the LectroFan Classic and LectroFan Evo don't have any obvious loops.

I haven't heard anything about them coming back and it's been a while since they declared insolvency.

No, there is no app with this one.

I hope you like it if you decide to try it!

I haven't tried that one, but have thought about giving it a go. What is it exactly that feels uncomfortable? Does it feel too tight and put pressure around your eyes?

@@nosleeplessnights1 yeh I just find my eyes can't relax and close when I have it on

Have you tried other styles of sleep masks in the past that have been more comfortable, like a flat silk mask?

@@nosleeplessnights1 no I haven't...any comfortable ones you'd recommend?

The Alaska Bear or Mavogel maybe. The Alaska Bear, being flat and silk, will be right over your eyes. The Mavogel has some light contouring, but still sits quite close. The trick is to balance how tight you tie the strap with the style you like so as not to create too much pressure. That might also be an issue you had with the Manta?

You're welcome! I'm happy to hear you liked the review.

I often try to see these multi product comparisons from the point of view that there are various good options, and it depends what you're looking for as to which one would be best. But if it helps, my personal favourites are the Baloo and Bearaby.

Hi, yes you can if you add it as a routine in the app.

Yes, if you adjust it carefully and it's a good match for your particular facial features. But I don't think it's guaranteed to.

That depends on the volume level you set it to, the thickness of your pillow if you place it under the pillow, and your hearing. You could also just lie it next to one ear on top of the pillow when you're on your back. Whichever option you choose, watching a movie with a pillow speaker will not be the same as using headphones though - the audio quality will be in no way as good.

@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you for your information sir. I'll buy and try it anyway. Your video was very informative thanks again.

You're very welcome! let me know if you like it.

Thanks, glad you liked it. I will try the loop when I get around to doing an updated earplugs comparison, which may not be for a little while though. I doubt I will do a single review of them though.

Are you asking if the cooling will reach your face? I'm assuming you're not asking about the lovely yellow cat eyes in your profile photo!

They are definitely capable of blocking out a lot of noise, especially if your earplugs have already shown that around 70% can be blocked. Whether they block 100% or not is another question. On their own with no sound, they will won't help much. You need to play audio, and potentially quite loudly, to block out noise as loud as a dog bark. Then you need to weigh up the pros and cons of listening to audio loudly for an extended period of time, and how safe that is for your ears. The good thing is that there are lots of different sounds you can experiment with to see what blocks dogs best. I haven't done that, but you may get lucky and find a sound, or combination of sounds, that masks the barking well without needing to be at an unpleasant volume. You could experiment by using normal headphones and RUclips to play some sounds similar to the ones the Soundcore have. For example, try brown noise, pink noise, river, waterfall, rain. If any of those on their own help with normal headphones, then give the A20 a go. Just keep an eye on the returns time window and send them back for a refund if they don't do any better than your earplugs or aren't comfortable enough for you.

@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you for your informative reply! Wishing you all the best!

and also, does the cold thing actually make sleeping more relaxing? if so, whats the best mask for back sleepers thats cold

Any of them are fine for back sleepers I think. One thing to keep in mind is how bulky the strap is at the back, and if you think that might press into your head. As for the cold concept, I think it's more a case of just feeling relaxing before you fall asleep. They don't stay cool all night anyway because your body heat and room temperature warm them up. My partner sleeps on her back and absolutely loves the Imak. She says the material itself feels cooler than the Barmy, even when it hasn't been cooled. The strap is much thinner too, so does't press into her head as much.

@@nosleeplessnights1 ok

It's not possible to increase the volume of the machine. It's also generally not advised to play white noise very loudly, especially for long periods of time.

Have you tried wax or silicon earplugs before? The idea with those is that you shape them over the entrance to your ear canal rather than rolling them like foam and stuffing them inside.

Thanks for your recommendation.

Yes, if you want to.

I can understand that problem from my time living in NYC. I don't think there is anything that is specifically made to combat that exact sound. Really well fitting earplugs with a high noise reduction rating should help, but some noise might still come through if it's really loud/close to you. Listening to sounds, such as nature sounds or white noise, through headphones can also help. But that might not be the best solution for every night.

You're welcome, thanks for your kind words too:-)

I haven't had any connectivity issues like what you describe, no. I also use my phone rather than a laptop, so I don't have any experience of the exact set up you use. In general, I've been happy with the stability and speed of connection with my phone. I usually use the A20s for the sleep sounds stored directly on the earbuds rather than streaming (unless I'm doing some testing). But when I need to switch to Bluetooth mode to make changes, it's never a problem.

I also own these. I will tell you I have a stable connection. However the only last about 8-9 hours in bluetooth mode. But in sleep mode which isn't connected via Bluetooth about 11-13 hours. Just a fair warning. I don't find any earbud comfortable. But out of all the earbuds I have ever used these are the most comfortable overall. My ears are super sensitive because of damage to my ear canals and my tinnitus. So you probably won't have that issue.

@@AI-Creations-LLC I appreciate the answer! I’m a 4 hour a night max sleeper, so that batter life works for me!

Would you like my thoughts too, or are you asking other people only?

@@nosleeplessnights1 yes please do share your thoughts

So, it's kind of a tricky question to answer. My best guess would be if you're very sensitive to noise, and tend to easily pick up on the differences between noise sources, then the fan sounds might sound more like recordings than an actual AC fan to you. While they do sound different to RUclips videos when you have them in a room, it also depends on the quality of speaker you use to play those RUclips videos. Then there's the issue of how the sound comes across taking into account the fan sounds are generated by the white noise machines, then captured by my microphone, then edited, then uploaded to RUclips, then played through whatever device you listen to! When I play the video back and listen on decent headphones or a Bluetooth speaker, the 'type' of noise is accurate, but there are some differences to how it sounds in the room in front of you playing. The only way to tell is to try it and send it back within 30 days if it's not what you were hoping for.

Yes we have the evo and we absolutely LOVE this thing. we were looking for a very loud white noise maker to help drown out the noise from me in the living room watching TV since we work completely opposite schedules

I don't think there are specific earplugs designed to be good for those specific noises. It's more a case of finding the best ones for your ear canals, fitting them correctly, and ideally having a high noise reduction rating to start with.

I don't, sorry!

or do you know how to RESET the entire unit?

Sorry, no. I haven't had my Moona for ages, and don't have the instructions. I took a look back through my old footage, and don't have the manual recorded. Have you tried holding different button combinations for a long time? To give you an example, I'm testing the Dock Pro at the moment, and the reset hold time for that is very long. So I'd maybe try holding the power button for 15 seconds. Then maybe also try all the buttons. I don't know if it will work, but that's where I would start. Sorry I can't help more!

You're welcome - I'm glad you liked it.

Thanks, I'm glad you liked it and I appreciate the feedback:-)

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the review. Thanks for letting me know specifically about the charts too. I was a bit unsure whether it was too much information, so it's nice that you mentioned that. It's interesting that you find they do more than the old Sleepbuds. I'm looking forward to seeing how the Ozlo, made by former Bose employees, compare. They seem to do a lot too, so I'm keen to see what the differences are.

You're very welcome. Thanks for the feedback, which is also very much appreciated:-)

Thanks, I'm glad you liked the review. Thanks for coming back and for your kind feedback too - both of those things mean a lot to me! I have the Manta and Ozlo on my radar. I'm thinking of buying the Ozlo Sleepbuds in the next few days as they take a while to ship as I understand it. When I do, I imagine I'll test them in a similar way to the Soundcore A20, and include the A20 in those tests.