Hands down the best on the market. We’ve tried them all. We upgraded from the Dohm and will never look back. We use the Snooz button when traveling. Worth every penny!! You can’t put a price on a goods night sleep, so cost was not a factor.
In terms of fan sounds, yes, I also believe it's the best available. The fact that it's so much louder than the Dohms, which are way too quiet to effectively block out a lot of external noise, is the main factor for me. And if you don't want it too loud, the volume control offers much more flexibility than the Dohm range.
Thank you for this review! Been having issues sleeping even with an industrial fan in the room. So I was considering this machine. Definitely purchasing.
great review! you are the first person who actually did what most people want: to hear the darn device! So many reviewed it and talked through the whole thing. one lady I saw played the white noise for 5 seconds. silly. again, great review! agree we should be able to dim the nightlight by pushing a button instead of requiring the app.
Thanks, glad you liked the review! And yes, I think it's kind of essential to actually play the sounds of these devices so people can decide for themselves if it's likely to be the right choice for them. Obviously my microphone and audio editing (if any) will have an impact, but it at least gives an idea of what it might sound like. And when I play the videos back on my computer or headphones, they generally sound realistic.
I'm very sensitive to noises, especially when it comes to sleeping. My question is if the sound device the way it sounds on the video is the actual sound in the room? Because it's still might be irritating to hear it while trying to sleep. Or is it sounds more like air conditioner?
Thanks! Glad you liked it. No, it only has the fan sounds. For rain and ocean you'd need a white noise machine with a speaker and recordings or digitally generated sound, or an app instead.
This is a really good point. I got mine when I was living in the US, so the plug issue has escaped me (even until now, as I just got used to using an adaptor even though I'm back in the UK). I'll pin this comment so people in the UK will be aware of it. I'll write to them as well to see if this can be addressed as it seems like a basic thing to take care of if you're selling on a UK store. Thanks for pointing it out😊
The indications for calibration are very clear; What I do not quite understand is the following: is the volume that it gives at the end of the calibration, is it adequate in relation to safety according to the size of the room and external noise? is that in my case; I tried it yesterday in a small room; there was little external noise and after calibration it gave me a volume of 7; which seemed very tall and uncomfortable to me.
Hi Diana. Honestly, I don't know exactly how they have programmed it, just that it's a feature they designed based on medical advice about hearing and noise levels. I don't believe it has been independently tested, so I can't say either way whether it's a feature that can be 100% trusted to be accurate. So, my opinion would be that if you think it's too loud, trust your gut feeling and perception in the actual room and lower the volume manually. Perhaps think of 7 as the maximum never to go above, but not the only setting you should use. If in doubt, set it quieter and further away from the ears.
You're welcome, glad to hear you liked the video. There is no strong smell that I sense. If you put your nose up to it, you'll smell the plastic if you have a sensitive nose I guess, but other than that it jut smells like a normal piece of tech!
is it a white noise box that only turn on when a passing car comes or someone talk outside the window and cancel it out so I dont hear it or what it prevent
Yes, the sounds tend to be quite similar from one device to the next. This one is louder than most others than use an internal fan, which is one of the main sound differences. There is no actual wind that you can feel in the room, and you can turn the lights off if you don't want them.
I wish there was a built in timer (e.g. 90min) when you start it manually (as I often do during the night) without creating a custom schedule in the app. So close to be the perfect white noise machine.
Me too! It's a mysterious omission that I hope they rectify in a future version. Still, the timers on the app are so flexible compared to other white noise machines, that the problem is offset significantly in my view. But sure, it would be much better to have a manual timer.
@@nosleeplessnights1 I agree that the app timers are a nice addition. But... 50% of my use case is to start the unit in the middle of the night (after being wake up by the kids at a random hour!) and in those situation I would like to simply press a button, knowing it will start on a given "preset" for 90 min. Opening my phone during the night to do it is a dealbreaker sadly.
Hi there, I've 2 questions: Can the plug be changed with another one (I live in DK and need a EU-plug)? Where is the best to place the Snooze: as close to where the disturbing sounds are (like an open window or next to a snoring person) or just on the side table next to the bed? Thanks!
Hi! I don't think so. You could email them to inquire about that though - cs@getsnooz.com I think it depends what you want to do. If the sound is coming from outside a window or door, you can place it by the window or door. But it can also work on a side table, so you just need to experiment. For snoring, it's a bit tricky because you can't put it between you if you share the bed. If you share the room, then again, experimenting is the way. But really, it's not easy to block out snoring if it's very close to you.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you for helping. It’s possible to buy an adapter plug. I just found out. And I have to experimentate with the sound and its direction - I know it’s difficult to block snoring 🙉 Thanks a lot and all the best!
Thanks for this, I was looking into this machine for a white noise substitute for nights when I don't need to run my humidifier. Do you know if the app has any privacy issues? Does the terms of service allow for the sale of your information or data to third parties?
You're welcome. First of all, it's definitely a good substitute for the sound a humidifier makes. As for the app, I'm not sure if it has any more privacy issues than any other app! I haven't seen any reports about it, but haven't really looked either. You can find out more on their privacy policy page here: getsnooz.com/pages/privacy-policy
I don't know exactly, but I doubt it will be a significant amount compared to other household appliances, especially those that create heat for example.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you so much! My boyfriend actually found one in a charity shop, something like red rooster. It is so much quieter than my last one! I like listening to rain when I am sleeping, you can only just hear it on the quietest setting! X
True but I had dohm and day 2 it started to make noise from the fan bearing. I had to return it and it’s apparently a very frequent problem with them now. I’m looking for a real fan with no issues.
Maybe less people do right now during the pandemic. But I think many people do try to stick to a routine. I know I do, and usually it's within 30 mins of the average.
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I found one at a thrift shop new in box for $7 and I’m so in love with it!! I don’t really need or use the app at all. Thanks for the review!
Wow, that's a real bargain - less than ten times the price online. Good find!
Hands down the best on the market. We’ve tried them all. We upgraded from the Dohm and will never look back. We use the Snooz button when traveling. Worth every penny!! You can’t put a price on a goods night sleep, so cost was not a factor.
In terms of fan sounds, yes, I also believe it's the best available. The fact that it's so much louder than the Dohms, which are way too quiet to effectively block out a lot of external noise, is the main factor for me. And if you don't want it too loud, the volume control offers much more flexibility than the Dohm range.
@tiperik99 Have you tried the lectrofan? Been contemplating between the two
Thank you for this review! Been having issues sleeping even with an industrial fan in the room. So I was considering this machine. Definitely purchasing.
You're welcome! I hope it works out for you.
great review! you are the first person who actually did what most people want: to hear the darn device! So many reviewed it and talked through the whole thing. one lady I saw played the white noise for 5 seconds. silly. again, great review! agree we should be able to dim the nightlight by pushing a button instead of requiring the app.
Thanks, glad you liked the review! And yes, I think it's kind of essential to actually play the sounds of these devices so people can decide for themselves if it's likely to be the right choice for them. Obviously my microphone and audio editing (if any) will have an impact, but it at least gives an idea of what it might sound like. And when I play the videos back on my computer or headphones, they generally sound realistic.
Excellent, concise review that covered all the key points I was looking for! Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for your kind feedback too - it's much appreciated:-)
Checking this one for my twitch streams and RUclips videos my therapist told me about it
I hope you like it if you decide to try it!
Info was good 👍
Glad you think so Paul!
Nice review. You got out new sub.
Thanks David!
I'm very sensitive to noises, especially when it comes to sleeping. My question is if the sound device the way it sounds on the video is the actual sound in the room? Because it's still might be irritating to hear it while trying to sleep.
Or is it sounds more like air conditioner?
I think the way I recorded it is quite true to life - especially if you listen with your device speakers rather than headphones with extra bass.
Great review! Does it have an option for rain sounds or ocean? That's really what I'm looking for. Thanks
Thanks! Glad you liked it. No, it only has the fan sounds. For rain and ocean you'd need a white noise machine with a speaker and recordings or digitally generated sound, or an app instead.
No UK plug, so you'll need an adaptor for the socket.
This is a really good point. I got mine when I was living in the US, so the plug issue has escaped me (even until now, as I just got used to using an adaptor even though I'm back in the UK).
I'll pin this comment so people in the UK will be aware of it. I'll write to them as well to see if this can be addressed as it seems like a basic thing to take care of if you're selling on a UK store. Thanks for pointing it out😊
The indications for calibration are very clear; What I do not quite understand is the following: is the volume that it gives at the end of the calibration, is it adequate in relation to safety according to the size of the room and external noise? is that in my case; I tried it yesterday in a small room; there was little external noise and after calibration it gave me a volume of 7; which seemed very tall and uncomfortable to me.
Hi Diana. Honestly, I don't know exactly how they have programmed it, just that it's a feature they designed based on medical advice about hearing and noise levels. I don't believe it has been independently tested, so I can't say either way whether it's a feature that can be 100% trusted to be accurate. So, my opinion would be that if you think it's too loud, trust your gut feeling and perception in the actual room and lower the volume manually. Perhaps think of 7 as the maximum never to go above, but not the only setting you should use. If in doubt, set it quieter and further away from the ears.
It should take into account all that given that it's taking a real time measurement at the distance the phone is sitting
Thank you for your review! I might get one! Does it have any smell, oder, etc?
You're welcome, glad to hear you liked the video. There is no strong smell that I sense. If you put your nose up to it, you'll smell the plastic if you have a sensitive nose I guess, but other than that it jut smells like a normal piece of tech!
Great review. Is this still your favorite white noise machine?
Thanks! For authentic fan sounds and loud fan sounds, definitely. Since it doesn't do white, pink or brown noise etc, or nature sounds, then no.
is it a white noise box that only turn on when a passing car comes or someone talk outside the window and cancel it out so I dont hear it or what it prevent
No, it is not responsive in that way. You turn it on, and it plays constantly, or until the timer turns it off.
It sounds alot like other white noise machines to me? I want a machine for my birds room that doesn't create wind or light.
Yes, the sounds tend to be quite similar from one device to the next. This one is louder than most others than use an internal fan, which is one of the main sound differences. There is no actual wind that you can feel in the room, and you can turn the lights off if you don't want them.
Does it make brown noise too?
No, just fan sounds.
I wish there was a built in timer (e.g. 90min) when you start it manually (as I often do during the night) without creating a custom schedule in the app. So close to be the perfect white noise machine.
Me too! It's a mysterious omission that I hope they rectify in a future version. Still, the timers on the app are so flexible compared to other white noise machines, that the problem is offset significantly in my view. But sure, it would be much better to have a manual timer.
@@nosleeplessnights1 I agree that the app timers are a nice addition. But... 50% of my use case is to start the unit in the middle of the night (after being wake up by the kids at a random hour!) and in those situation I would like to simply press a button, knowing it will start on a given "preset" for 90 min. Opening my phone during the night to do it is a dealbreaker sadly.
@@BorghorWait, so you can't just set a timer for it to start at a certain time?
I run these 24/7 anyway so doesn't matter
Thank you !
You're welcome Giovi
Hi there, I've 2 questions:
Can the plug be changed with another one (I live in DK and need a EU-plug)?
Where is the best to place the Snooze: as close to where the disturbing sounds are (like an open window or next to a snoring person) or just on the side table next to the bed?
Thanks!
Hi! I don't think so. You could email them to inquire about that though - cs@getsnooz.com
I think it depends what you want to do. If the sound is coming from outside a window or door, you can place it by the window or door. But it can also work on a side table, so you just need to experiment.
For snoring, it's a bit tricky because you can't put it between you if you share the bed. If you share the room, then again, experimenting is the way. But really, it's not easy to block out snoring if it's very close to you.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you for helping. It’s possible to buy an adapter plug. I just found out.
And I have to experimentate with the sound and its direction - I know it’s difficult to block snoring 🙉
Thanks a lot and all the best!
No problem! Ah, yes you can use an adaptor. I thought you meant to change the plug itself permanently.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Sorry, I can see now that I wasn’t clear enough.
Thanks.
No worries - I should have worked out that's what you meant!
Thanks for this, I was looking into this machine for a white noise substitute for nights when I don't need to run my humidifier. Do you know if the app has any privacy issues? Does the terms of service allow for the sale of your information or data to third parties?
You're welcome. First of all, it's definitely a good substitute for the sound a humidifier makes. As for the app, I'm not sure if it has any more privacy issues than any other app! I haven't seen any reports about it, but haven't really looked either. You can find out more on their privacy policy page here: getsnooz.com/pages/privacy-policy
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thanks for your help!
Does it block impact noises?
That's very hard to predict. If it's really loud, then you will probably still hear some.
Hi Ethan, where can I buy it? I can't find Snooz in EU market. Thank you 🙂
Hi, I've just added a link to Amazon where you might be able to get it depending on your country.
Do you think this one is louder than the Lecto fan Evo?
No, but it's very loud for a fan based white noise machine.
How much does it cost to run 24 hours a day?
I don't know exactly, but I doubt it will be a significant amount compared to other household appliances, especially those that create heat for example.
I am looking for the quietest white noise machine in the world! Do you know of any? Thanks xxxxx
Well, the Dohm Uno is very quiet. But really, they all have incremental volume controls, so just turn the volume down.
@@nosleeplessnights1 Thank you so much! My boyfriend actually found one in a charity shop, something like red rooster. It is so much quieter than my last one! I like listening to rain when I am sleeping, you can only just hear it on the quietest setting! X
Which do you prefer.....the Dohm or this?
This one for sure. The only reason I would choose the Dohm would be if you want a cheaper one that has a real fan.
@@nosleeplessnights1 This one has a real fan, too, right? I don't use apps or anything, so I am just comparing sound.
Yes it does. Have you seen my video in which I directly compare the Dohm and Snooz? It might be more helpful: ruclips.net/video/jGKnFSFUMAg/видео.html
Dohm has been making a machine with a real fan, adjustable etc fir half price
That's true, and one of the very few benefits of the Dohm devices compared to the Snooz in my opinion.
True but I had dohm and day 2 it started to make noise from the fan bearing. I had to return it and it’s apparently a very frequent problem with them now. I’m looking for a real fan with no issues.
do people actually have a set bedtime? Last night I stayed up til 3am, the night before that I went to bed at 11.
Maybe less people do right now during the pandemic. But I think many people do try to stick to a routine. I know I do, and usually it's within 30 mins of the average.