iOS 15: How to use the background sounds on the iPhone

The new iOS update of Apple is most often advertised with catchy functions such as SharePlay or Live Text.However, iOS 15 is also much less spectacular, but useful functions on a daily basis, such as sounds in the background.

What are the background sounds in iOS 15?

The idea of the function in the background is not new.Similar functionality is known to Jabra's headphones.In short, the sounds in the background are the emission of noise or sounds of nature, thanks to which it is easier to cut off from the environment and focus.This is useful at a time when a large group of people still work in home office mode.In such conditions it is difficult to maintain concentration and peace.Thanks to the ocean or white noise, it can facilitate cut off from the environment and focus on work.

Background sound function in iOS 15, plays the sounds of nature, such as rain, ocean, flowing water or various types of noise.Interestingly, these noises can be emitted even when playing multimedia, so you can achieve interesting relaxation effects.For example, when listening to the audiobook before bedtime, the sounds of falling rain may accompany us in the background.

How to configure background sounds in iOS 15

Start the Settings application, then from the list of available options select Availability.Then scroll the screen to the hearing section and select sound/visual.Touch the background sound button to go to the next dedicated card of this function.

iOS 15: How to use the background sounds on the iPhone

Activate the background sounds by moving the switch to the right with the background sound option.Now check if your iPhone is connected to the Internet, because at the first restoration it will download individual background sounds, and choose the sound you want to play.With the help of sliders, you can set the volume of the sound in the background, and also choose whether the sound is to be reproduced when playing multimedia.

How to turn on/off the background sounds in the control center

After configuring the background sound settings, you can run this function directly from the iPhone control center.The only thing you need to do first is the addition of the background sound button to the control center.

To add background sound button to the control center, start the Settings application, and then touch the control center option.Now go to the more tools section.Find hearing on the list of available buttons, then tap the icon with the Plus symbol visible next to it.

Now that you want to turn on the background sounds, all you have to do is open the control center and press the button with the symbol of the ear.

To open a control center:

In the case of the iPhone X or newer models, move your finger down from the upper right corner of the screen.In the case of the iPhone SE (including the second generation), iPhone 8 and older models, move your finger up from the bottom edge of the screen.