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The sound machine that bought us an extra hour

We tested a white-noise machine through three teething weeks and one very loud neighbor. Here's the honest verdict.

The hosts · October 10, 2026

Hush Sound Machine (demo product)
4 / 5

What we liked

  • Warm, low brown-noise setting
  • Loud enough for thin walls
  • Works fine without the app

What we didn't

  • Night-light doesn't dim enough
  • Timer resets when unplugged
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We tried it for three weeks, through teething and a neighbor with a new drum kit. Short version: it works, the light is too bright, and the app is fine to ignore.

What we liked

The brown-noise setting is the real reason to buy it. It's low, warm, and covers a surprising amount of hallway noise.

What we didn't

The night-light can't go dim enough for a newborn room, and the timer resets if you unplug it.

Who it's for

Light sleepers, thin walls, and anyone whose toddler wakes at the sound of a dishwasher.

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