Play calming sounds on Mac to improve concentration

In macOS Ventura and later, Apple provides an accessibility feature for Mac called “Background Sound.” These sounds are designed to help you stay focused at work, promote calmness and minimize distractions. Read on to learn how it works.

Apple first introduced background sounds on the iPhone, allowing users to play ambient soundscapes in the background. This feature is also available on Mac, so you can play calming sounds in your office or den to mask unwanted ambient noise and help minimize distractions so you can focus or rest.

The background sounds provided include balanced, bright and dark noises, as well as natural sounds such as ocean, rain and streams. All sounds can be set to play in the background to mask unwanted ambient or external noise, and sounds are blended into or hidden beneath other audio and system sounds.

Follow the steps to access the Background Sound feature in macOS 13 and later.

1. Click the Apple () symbol in the Mac menu bar.
2. Select System Settings… from the drop-down menu.
3. Select "Accessibility" from the settings sidebar, then click "Audio" under the "Hearing" submenu.
   
4. In the section titled "Background Sound," click the "Select..." button.
   
5. Click the download button next to the sound you want to use.
   
6. After downloading the audio file, click "Done".
7. Turn on the switch next to Background sound to start playing the ambient soundscape.
   

You can adjust the volume of background sounds independently using the volume slider in the Background Sound menu. Note that there is also an option to turn off background sound when not using your Mac – this will automatically turn off the audio when the lock screen or screensaver is active.

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