Katie: Hey, guys, it's Katie from Mattress Clarity.
Today, I'm reviewing the HoMedics SoundSpa sound machine.
A lot of people like sound machines because it helps mask disruptive noise and essentially
helps you sleep better.
The HoMedics SoundSpa is affordable and portable.
It's got six different sound options.
We're going to preview all of those.
If you're ready, stick around because the review is about to start.
[music]
Katie: All right.
If you want to see a list of my favorite sound machines, just Google Mattress Clarity best
sound machines, it'll be the first thing that pops up.
I want to know how many of you guys out there sleep with the same sound machine every night,
so comment below, write yes if you, or no if you don't.
I'm just taking a little impromptu survey.
I'm curious if you do or not.
Let's talk about this one.
This is the HoMedics SoundSpa sound machine.
I've already mentioned there are six sound options for you to choose from.
You got thunder, ocean, brook, summer night, rain, and white noise.
The volume can be controlled on a little toggle that's lets you go from a very small amount
of sound all the way up to the max decibels right around 85 decibels.
It also has a timer that lets you play whatever sound you choose for 15-minute, 30-minute,
or 60-minute increments or you can just leave it on and it will play all night long.
It is affordable and portable.
The portable part means that you can add four double A batteries to the back and take it
with you wherever you want.
There's also an AC adapter that lets you plug it into the wall.
The affordable part is that you can find this at a variety of retailers for just around
$20.
It's just about eight ounces in weight so not very heavy at all.
It's great for all different types of rooms, bedrooms, nurseries.
You can control the volume with this little toggle.
All right.
I want to share with you guys that six different sounds that the SoundSpa can make.
It's thunder, ocean, brook, summer night, rain, and white noise so why don't we go through
a preview of each one right now starting with thunder.
[thunder sound]
Katie: Here's ocean.
[ocean sound]
Katie: Brook.
[brook sound]
Katie: Here's summer night.
[crickets chirping]
Katie: Here's rain.
[rain sounds]
Katie: Last but not least, here's the white noise.
[white noise]
Katie: All right.
Let's talk about the pros of HoMedics SoundSpa.
It definitely gets the job done in terms of masking disruptive noise.
You got six different sound choices, including white noise which is your most basic.
You're in control of the sound level with a little bit of a toggle.
You don't have to use an app of any other features.
You just use a toggle and decide how loud you want it to be.
Plus, it's got this timer on here so it allows you to set it and walk away and know it's
going to turn off over whatever time you set.
I also love how lightweight and portable it is.
You can just use the four double A batteries in the back and take it with you if you're
traveling or maybe if you're with children and you want to create some white noise for
them.
You can also use an AC adapter when you're home or you don't have batteries on you.
Of course, I love how affordable it is.
It's just about $20 at a variety of retailers.
Make sure you look for a coupon for an even better deal.
Let's talk about some things you need to consider before purchasing the HoMedics SoundSpa.
Yes, it's affordable, but it's definitely on the no frills, very simple, basic side
for sound machines so just know there's no app connected to this.
Everything you're going to do is on this interface.
As a result, it's probably not going to be the highest quality sound machine.
It's probably not going to last you five to ten years out.
I've had mine for over three years.
I got it when my first son was born.
I can say for sure this little toggle on the side does become a little bit looser.
Some feedback I've gotten is that the volume does become a little bit trickier to control
as it gets looser.
Also, these four double A batteries on the back, you're going use those to help it stay
portable.
That is going to drain pretty quickly.
I would definitely consider having that adapter handy or making sure you pack lots of double
A batteries if you're traveling with it.
Last but not least, when you do turn this little sound machine on, you're going to see
a little tiny green light that indicates that it's on.
That can become hindrance if you are sleeping and facing your sound machine.
That light can just bother some people.
I'd recommended just using a little tape or a little piece of paper to block that out.
All right, let's talk about good sleep health and how that applies to the HoMedics SoundSpa.
A lot of people use sound machines to help them sleep at night.
That means that they're using a noise that will help stop disruptive noise, which means
it's probably going to be a little bit on the louder side.
It's going to mask those noises that might wake you up.
The World Health Organization says that if you're going to use any noise for longer than
an 8-hour period, it should be less than 85 decibels max.
Otherwise, there's potential for hearing damage.
For the HoMedics SoundSpa, they said it does go up to 75 decibels max.
I used a little decibel meter app.
There's a bunch of different apps out there that let you, for free, check how loud something
is, and again, that's measured in decibels.
At the loudest, I clocked in at about 85 decibels for this.
Just be aware, if you're going to use this sound machine overnight or longer than eight
hours, make sure you are not probably doing it at the very, very max, but just a little
bit less so that you don't potentially cause any hearing damage.
Of course, definitely check that out on all sound machines that you're looking at.
OK.
That's my take on the HoMedics SoundSpa sound machine.
I feel like it's the little sound machine that could...It really does do a good job
of giving you some quality sound overnight.
You have six different options to choose from and it's very affordable at just about $20.
I've had mine for a little over three years.
It is on the basic side.
It does function well.
Just know that it may not stand a long test of time.
Of course, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to let me know.
If you want personal recommendation, one of the many sound machines out there, I'm happy
to give you some help so just comment below.
All right, I hope I see you again soon.
Thanks, and definitely like and subscribe to Mattress Clarity for more sound machine
content.
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