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Disabling White Noise on Your iPhone: A Quick Guide

May 17, 2024

Everyday life can be noisy, which often leads people to seek out relaxing sounds, such as white noise, to de-stress and unwind. However, there are times when you may wish to turn off the white noise feature Now you're equipped with the knowledge necessary to turn off white noise Now you're equipped with the knowledge necessary to turn off white noise on your iPhone.


In most instances, white noise is played through an app on your iPhone, rather than as a built-in feature. To turn it off, simply locate the specific white noise app you are using and follow the steps below.



  1. Open the white noise app: Locate the app on your home screen and tap on it to open the interface.



  2. Pause or stop the white noise: In most apps, there will be a clear pause or stop button denoted by a square or double vertical lines symbol. Simply tap on this button to cease playback of the white noise.



  3. Close the app: For most apps, the white noise will automatically stop when you close the app. To close the app, press the home button (or swipe up and hold for iPhone X or later) to access the app switcher screen. Then, swipe left or right to locate the app, and swipe it up and off the screen to close it.





  1. Delete the app (optional): Some users may not require the app any further, and may choose to remove it from their device. To do this, hold down the app icon until it starts to wiggle. Next, tap the small 'x' that appears in the top-left corner of the icon, and select 'Delete' from the pop-up menu to confirm.


If you are still hearing white noise If you are still hearing white noise If you are still hearing white noise If you are still hearing white noise after following these steps, ensure that no other audio apps are playing in the background. Access the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of the screen (or up from the bottom of the screen on older iPhones) and check if there are any active audio apps. Pause or close these apps, and the white noise should cease.


Now you're equipped with the knowledge necessary to turn off white noise on your iPhone. Enjoy your newfound silence and tranquility!


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