I want a white noise machine that DOESN'T shut off by itself. Do this have a timer like all the rest? What do you think of the heartbeat sound?
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It stays on until you cut it off. We can't sleep to the heartbeat sound but it sounds real.
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LOLL -- This is a great idea! All it would need is a sound SENSOR and... voila! Baby might instantly fall back to sleep. ;-) Also, I'm surprised that not every manufacturer makes them so that, if wanted/needed, the sound can be continuous by not using the timer.
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I very seldom turn it off or down. I use it to keep cool and as a white noise machine. I have never had one quit working. My niece took one and still has it. That's why I ordered 2:)
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It it has a clock I've never seen it. No clock. You can program the noises to shut off after a certain amount of time has elapsed or set it for continuous.
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Yes, the timer can be set and reset without sounds. Only a blinking green light and the changing digital display indicate the timer is running. There is a loud, shrieking noise when the timer reaches it's set time.
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On the two highest settings it can be loud.Easy solution is to turn the unit on either the highest setting or Auto about an hour prior to going into the room.At that point you can put it on the first or second settings overnight and it shouldn't disturb you.I leave it on Auto and sometimes it will cycle into high while I'm sleeping but that no longer bothers me.Effective machine the easier breathing makes the noise issue tolerable.
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Yes, there are several white noise type sounds--rain forest, whales, heart beat, riding in the car sound, summer sounds, plus it has lullaby music and you can plug in your iPod or MP3 player to play your own music. I honestly love this white noise/nightlight. Have one for each of my kids. Hope this helps.
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Yes it does have time shut off's I did not like all the sounds that were pre chosen for you but you do have a choice of sounds, I gave it to my girlfriend as a gift and she loves it.
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Yup - agree with all below. The default setting is: On until the machine is turnred Off. The timer button can be pressed to select any of the 4 different times (1 press = 30 minutes; 2 = 60 etc.). But those are OPTIONS; no press = On until turned off. (BTW: After 3 other "noise" machine brands we've tried, this is by far the best.)
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The problem is that the sound doesn't begin at a specific time, it ends at a specific time.It's not a good device to use as a meditation timer. The sounds are basic 'white noise' (ocean, rain, river, birds). It may be O.K. for guided meditation but it's not good for Zen.
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I like in a VERY small 1 Bdrm Apt, 400 square feet in total, yes it does make "white" noise. I sometimes use my elec blanket, BUT on cold mornings I love the power if turning it in. Some don't like it beeps whenever they push a button, but I like the beep because it reconfirmed that I've pushed something, like occasionally I engage the oscillation.
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Yes, I have it plugged in, runs all night, just don't use any timer settings. It hasn't given me any problems at all, still running strong, no stops like 2 different Homedics ones that I had in the past. The white noise isn't quite as loud as the Homedics ones, it's sufficient.
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This is a question that might be very personal. I consider the sound loud, but certainly not annoying. The machine works very well, so you have to consider if another machine that is quieter will work as well. Hopefully this answered your question.
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There is no beeping, but it does make a white noise style sound when it operates. As a yogi, I wouldn't find it too loud to operate in, say, a power yoga class. If it was a restorative style class where students expect little noise, some might find it disruptive. I use this in my bedroom at night, and it doesn't keep me from falling asleep. It does heat my room pretty quickly, so you could maybe put it on for a while before the class and then shut it off when the class starts. If you play music during your class, that should mask it. But since part of yoga is about noticing the momentary distractions and letting them fall away, it could be a good exercise for your students!
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Hi Mike, the timer isn't to loud, but you can here it if you are in another room, and if you are listening for it. The alarm last for one min. It is a great timer. I have gotten 2 of them. 1 for home and 1 for work :D
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Hello Thank you for the email, it does have the feature to play up to 60 minutes- it states in the instructions to not select the timer button if you wish to listen to the sound continuuously. Thank you
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The ticking noises on the features that I stated previously was due to the timer but I have notice different sounds for different settings. Also, I do recall using toaster setting once and I heard nothing out of the ordinary, only the timer ticking noise.