Simple in low light
Large controls, a night-friendly interface, and lock-screen playback help when one hand is occupied.
PurposeLab apps / Hushly
Hushly keeps a small sound library, simple timer, and large controls close at hand for dim, interrupted nights.
Large controls, a night-friendly interface, and lock-screen playback help when one hand is occupied.
Bundled sounds work offline, with a timer and background playback for the routine you choose.
Open Hushly and choose a sound without creating an account.
Hushly plays sounds; it does not promise a sleep outcome or replace caregiver judgment. Keep any sound source as far from the infant as practical, use the lowest effective volume, limit duration, and speak with a qualified professional about questions specific to your child.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics policy on excessive noise exposure.
🌙 Comparing options? Read the baby sleep sounds app guide.
🔊 Want to hear a sound before installing? Use the browser White Noise Player.
White noise, rain, ocean waves, lullabies, and more are ready without a search or stream.
Keep regional Indian lullabies alongside the rest of the sound library.
Use the built-in night light for late-night feeding or diaper changes without reaching for harsh room lights.
Choose 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, or let a sound continue until you stop it.
Large tap targets and simple controls reduce the number of decisions at an awkward moment.
Open the app and resume the sound you used last, without browsing the library again.
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No banner, video, or other ad interruption appears while you are choosing or playing a sound.
Hushly is for playing sounds and managing a simple routine - not for guaranteeing sleep.
Open Hushly on Google PlayHushly is free to use, with no ads and no subscription. There is an optional one-time Premium unlock for extras, but the sounds you need at 2am are free.
Yes. All sounds are bundled in the app and play offline. No internet connection is needed.
Infant sleep machines can reach hazardous sound levels. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises placing them as far from the infant as possible, using the lowest effective volume, and limiting how long they run. It does not define one universally safe decibel level or distance for every device and room.
Yes. Set a timer for 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, or let sounds play continuously until you stop them.
Yes. Hushly continues playing when you lock your phone or switch to other apps, with minimal battery usage.
White noise, pink noise, rain, ocean waves, fan sounds, shushing, heartbeat, and Indian lullabies. New sounds are added with updates.
No. Hushly does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data. There is no account, no analytics, and no data sharing.
Hushly is designed for newborns through toddlers (0-3 years), but many parents and adults also use it for their own sleep. White noise benefits sleepers of all ages.
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