Millions of people suffer from tinnitus – and this iPhone function may provide some relief

Do you suffer from tinnitus – a constant ringing or buzzing in your ears? Your iPhone has a built-in feature that may help make the sound more manageable. The best part is that you don’t need to install a separate app. Read more after the ad.

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What is tinnitus?

Tinnitus, often described as ringing in the ears, is the experience of hearing a sound that is not coming from an external source. People may hear ringing, buzzing, hissing or other noises. It can be temporary or long-term, and the intensity varies from person to person. Loud environments, stress or fatigue can make the symptoms worse.

If tinnitus is bothering you, the iPhone’s Background Sounds feature may help reduce how noticeable the ringing feels. Your iPhone can play soft, continuous sounds such as white noise, rain or ocean waves, which many people find calming.

Background Sounds on iPhone

With Background Sounds, your iPhone plays a steady sound that can help mask ringing or buzzing in the ears. This may make it easier to concentrate, relax or fall asleep. Some people with tinnitus feel less discomfort when these sounds are playing. While it may not work for everyone, it can be worth trying.

• • Add the button to the Control CenterFirst, add the button to the Control Center. Open Control Center, tap the plus icon at the top, and then tap “Add a Control” at the bottom.

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• • Find the correct control
    “`You will see a list of available controls. Look for the “Background Sounds” button with the three musical notes in the “Hearing – Accessibility” category. Tap it to add it, then tap anywhere on the screen to exit.

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• • Choose a sound
    “`Press and hold the Background Sounds button. Use the slider to adjust the volume. Below that, tap “Sound” to choose from different options. There are more than ten sounds available, so try a few to see which one works best for you.

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• Adjust the equalizer
  “`In the same menu, you can also open “Background Sounds Settings”. There you will find an equalizer that lets you fine-tune the sound to your personal preference.

Once everything is set up, you can simply tap the three musical notes in the Control Center anytime to quickly start the background sounds.