Customer Ratings & Reviews

Received as a Birthday gift! Nice surprise! More noise masking than blocking, as I can still hear loud noises or be rustled for emergencies if needed. Does cover snoring, room noises, or early rising neighbors! Bose quality sound! Easy to charge! Great fit—smooth—stays in place while sleeping! App is simple and could use more sound options for the price, but overall very nice.

My friend recommends this sleep earbuds to me. She used them for more than 1 year and fells good. This product is really helping me fall asleep fast and relax for whole night. Surprisingly, my tinnitus disappear after using it for 1 month. One disadvantage is only several sounds could be selected, hope to provide more choice for sounds.

When the AirPods work they are great. I love how comfortably they fit in my ear and muffled the sound of my noisy window unit near my bed. But I should have heeded the other reviews that warned about the right AirPod not working. The first night was great. But then I noticed the right AirPod quitting before the left one. So I started watching the battery life of each AirPod. The right AirPod wouldn’t charge more than 58%. After troubleshooting I connected to my MacBook Pro to check for the charger update. My charger was up to date. I tried resetting the base with a paper clip then tried recharging again several times. The right AirPod still did not charge over 58%. I would like to return my AirPods to try to get a set that works. But I am afraid the same thing will happen.

At first I was not sure if these would work to what I needed. Spouse coming in late from night shift and my alarm going off three hours later. These are NOT ear plugs. I knew this but it takes a while to get used to sleeping with the buds in your ears and getting used to the sound. After making myself try for a full week I am finally hooked. I find myself not noticing the tones/sounds anymore and falling back asleep quickly if I am woken up. The problem is that my left bud will now only charge to 58% no matter the length of time charged. It dies in the middle of the night. Super frustrating for the cost. Maybe the next gen will work out kinks. Will be forced to return.

Love Love My husband snores very loud and I was so joyful when I found this earbuds Since I purchased this I've had my best night sleep I need a extra one for traveling

Bose has always been an innovator. These sleepbuds are no exception, and they work quite well. First, the presentation. The buds are designed to be nested in a sturdy metal case which both protects them and charges them. You can connect the supplied AC adapter through the supplied usb cable, or you can plug the usb cable into another device to charge the buds. You must then install the smartphone app to control the buds and select the masking background of your choice to help blot out the noise while you sleep. Three sizes of ear fittings are offered: small, medium and large. I have rather large ears, but the smallest of the three nested in my ears the best. Once they buds are in, they are quite comfortable. I did not feel any discomfort at all either going to sleep, during the night, or when I got up in the morning. Most of the background choices are what you might think and are descriptive: Rustle, Cascade, Shower, Circulate, Altitude, Swell, Campfire, Warm Static, Downstream, and Tranquility. I would surmise that the choices are based on sounds that your memory would be likely to associate with peaceful sleep, like cracking campfires, running brooks and rustling leaves and wind. I chose rustle and it worked beautifully for me. The buds fit tightly into your ear canal for one level of sound suppression. After placement I was not conscious of their presence. When the rustle sound was played through the app, I could hear leaves rustling and a gentle wind blowing as I eased off to sleep. I generally awaken each night several times due to non- noise related issues, as I did with the sleepbuds. I eased back to sleep, not even conscious of the rustle sound. I woke up completely refreshed and it took me a few minutes to even perceive the rustle masking sounds were still present. I will try the other sounds as well. I did find the inclusion of "Altitude" in the suppression mix to be somewhat ironic. After all Bose is known for its "Quiet Comfort" selection of headphone and earbud products which are designed to keep the aircraft sounds suppressed underneath the music. This product seeks to use the monotonous whine of jet engines to mask sounds which otherwise might interrupt your sleep. I suspect it will work on me as well, and will have try it soon. I do have a nit to pick. I was never able to get the buds to connect via Bluetooth to my phone without first putting them back in the case, and then immediately removing them from the case, and proceeding through the prompt in the app to connect them. The product instructions suggest this as a last resort. So far, it has proved to be the sole resort which results in a connection. And the buds do fit so nicely in the case: by both the contour cut-out and the magnets that hold each bud in the correct position for charging. A white light adjacent to each bud confirms they are properly seated. A separate row of leds shows charging progress. These sleepbuds work. They will go with me on the road when I must have a perfect night's sleep for work task the next day. There is a convenient travel pouch for taking them on the road. My main problem. I am a snorer. I strongly suspect my wife is going to want to try these out as well. I don't blame her. I would expect them to work for her. I guess I will be purchasing another set soon!

======= Summary ======= The Bose Noise-Making Sleep Buds are one of those rare and pleasant products that live up to all of its marketing promises. They are very comfortable, does an excellent job filtering out ambient noise, and include helpful features such as alarm schedules. It's a great product~! *Pros: -Super comfortable and light. -Fits my ears perfectly (medium size tips). -Great sound quality. -Many choices for ambient sounds & alarm sounds. -Alarm only wakes you up and not your spouse. -Charging case looks awesome & feels nice. -Slick magnetic docking and charging mechanism for the sleep buds. -Easy to operate. *Cons: -Can be paired to only one smartphone at a time. -The sleep buds do not automatically connect to the phone after taking them out of the case. ======= Design & Build ======= The Bose Noise-Masking Sleep Buds are a premium product in a premium package. The sleep buds are cool-looking & light, well-designed & super comfortable to wear all night, and easy to put on and take off. The charging case is a work of art as well. Made of aluminum, it is light and feels premium. The bottom of the case has a soft-touch and non-slip rubber bottom that secures the charging case to any surface. The sliding-up mechanism to open the charging case feels "fun" and very satisfactory. It is very smooth in actuation and opens and closes easily. And the way the sleep buds get charged are slick and futuristic. Slide open the charging case, place the sleep buds into their slots, and the magnets hold the sleep buds in place to the charger. When the sleep buds are being charged, a white LED strip of light beneath each sleep bud pulses on and off to let you know that the sleep buds are being charged. When the charging case is being charged, then the round center LED lights pulse to let you know that the case is being charged. All very slick stuff. Check out my short YouTube video to see the charging in action: https://youtu.be/BQvEDGCflGw <--- Shows the case & the sleep buds being charged. The rest of the kit are equally nice as well - the wall charger and its USB charging cable, two extra eartips (small and large), and a nice draw-string cloth case for the charging case. The kit definitely feels worth $250 to me with its well-executed design, premium build and materials, and all the included accessories. ======= Comfort ======= As promised by Bose, the sleep buds are very light and super comfortable to wear during sleep. I sleep frequently on my sides and the buds never bothered me nor disrupted my sleep. Before using the Bose sleep buds, I used regular foam ear plugs to filter out the noises. To my pleasant surprise, the Bose sleep buds - despite having plastic parts and a battery inside - felt more comfortable to wear for long sleep periods. ======= Noise Masking Ability ======= Again, Bose has managed to deliver on its promises and provided a great noise-masking experience for me. With my foam ear plugs, I can still hear my neighbor's dogs barking which lead me to waking up frequently because I'm a semi-light sleeper. With the sleep buds and the appropriate noise-making sound effect (I used Cascade), the dog's barking is almost entirely filtered out so I don't get awakened. There are a total of 10 different noise-making sound effects: Shower (rain), Swell (ocean waves), Altitude (airplane humming sound), Cascade (waterfall), Circulate (windfarm fans), Downstream (water stream), Warm Static (white noise), Rustle (leaves rustling), Tranquility (instrumental), and Campfire (bonfire). In addition, you can set the volume level of each sound effect so that the sound effects themselves won't prevent you from falling asleep. I'm so very happy that such a product exists~!! Sleep is a precious commodity for me due to my tiring work and my very active toddler. The sleep buds allow me to sleep in peace and get my needed rest. ======= App Support ======= The Bose Sleep app is well-designed and super simple to use. The app guides you step-by-step in pairing up the sleep buds to your phone and helps you choose the correctly-sized eartips for maximum comfort. It is inside the app where you choose your noise-masking sound effect (10 choices), set the volume of the sound effects, create your alarm schedule, set your alarm sound & its volume (7 alarm sound choices), access the Owner's Manual, and perform firmware updates (there was one firmware update out of the box). On the topic of alarms, it is great that my wife will no longer get disturbed by my alarm in the morning. With the sleep buds playing the alarm ONLY inside my ears, I don't have to feel so bad anymore. :D If there is one thing I wish Bose would change about the operation of the Sleep Buds, it is to have the phone automatically connect to the Sleep Buds when they are taken out of the charging case and start playing the noise-masking sound effect automatically. As it is now, I have to take out the Sleep Buds, open the Bose app and wait for the pairing, then hit the Play button to start the sound effect. All in all, the app is intuitive and very helpful. Great job from Bose~! ======= My Verdict ======= The Bose Sleep Buds get a Ten out of Ten from me~!! The product looks very cool and all the rest of the kit are premium. The Sleep Buds are super comfortable and non-irritating. The sound quality is great and all the sound effects and alarm sounds work well. Best of all, I can sleep in peace and get a great night of sleep in a consistent manner.

Bose has created another elegantly made product that does what it claims to do, in this case help you sleep comfortably. It is helpful to break it down first into two categories. What it is and what it is not. First what it is. It is an extremely comfortable set of earbuds you can wear all night, even if you sleep on your side. They stay in your ears with no fuss and seal out unwanted noise. To further enhance the noise reduction and masking (not cancellation) they employ noise masking technology that plays preset pleasant sounds created to mask unwanted noise (in various frequencies). Because of what they are, they cannot effectively be what they are not. What they are not are hi-fi streaming headphones. All of the sounds are actually played from the earbuds themselves, controlled by the app on your phone. They do not play any sound from your mobile device. They can't without sacrificing size, which is why they are so comfortable and why the battery is so small but can actually play an entire night (or two) without being charged. Your standard bluetooth earbuds would not be as comfortable and would not play as long. This is why this product is not for playing music or other files. What it is though is a great. Great at helping you sleep with few disturbances. Great at being barely there. Great at playing all night long. In short, a great looking product with a slick charging case that looks every bit worthy of the hefty price, and that works. Is it expensive? Absolutely but in my opinion it is worth it. The first night I had them I was restless. I chose the Cascade sound as it seemed to block traffic sounds best. I am not sure if it was the sound or just me being restless but it didn't seem to help much the first night. Subsequently I tried other sounds and so far my favorite is the "Rustle" sound. It's a little deeper (IMO) than Cascade and a bit less harsh, but masks traffic noise as well as the Cascade sound did. I find it more soothing (for me). There are enough sounds that one should work for just about everyone. You get: Rustle (windy sound) Cascade (waterfall sound) Shower (rain) Circulate (the sound of an old-school fan) Altitude (airplane sound, honestly this one seems odd) Swell (ocean) Campfire (just what it sounds like but with crickets) Warm Static (brown noise) Downstream (brook sound) Tranquility (melodic sound for relaxing) This is a pretty good start and as I said something for just about everyone. Bose advertises more sounds will come in subsequent updates. I'm looking forward to seeing what they put out. It comes with an app that walks you through set up and pairing your headphones. It flashes the earbuds with an update when you first pair them to the phone and then all you need to do is set an alarm, which works very well, and pick a sound to sleep by. They come with different tips for different sized ears (the medium that were already installed worked well for me). They go into your ear easily, are very secure, and most importantly are extremely comfortable. They are very small and have given me 0 issues with sleeping on my side. I've only had one issue and that was for some reason the alarm got turned off one night. But this hasn't been an issue since. I set a backup regular alarm just in case. I've slept a total of 5 nights and 4 of them were very restful. I also seemed to fall asleep faster. All in all, great product with few downsides. I definitely recommend!

The Bose Wireless Noise-Masking Sleepbuds arrived about a week ago and I am getting the best sleep of my life. Seriously, they are that good! Here are the good and the bad of my experience so far. PROS - Are comfortable without falling out. Very soft yet firm silicon ear-tips that stay put all night line. - The earbuds easily store in the case to avoid misplacing. - The battery case is excellent. Solid and sleeping magnetically pop into place for charging or storage. The sliding door on the case feels magical! - Masks away most every noise. Whether loud snoring or barking dogs - the Sleepbuds let me sleep. - They sound really good. I read some reviews that say the nature sounds are low fidelity. I do not hear that at all. The sounds are vivid and detailed while still feeling relaxing. I like most of the 10 track options Bose currently offers. No complaints there. - Private alarms! So great to have customized wake-up alarms in my ear that will not inadvertently wake my wife. - They work automatically. When I remove the buds from their case, they automatically power on and begin playing my last chosen track. In other words, you set them up initially, but then they just work. - A cloth pouch is provided to protect the beautiful aluminum case. Am thankful for this when I need to through the Sleepbuds in a bag for travel. - The App is simple and intuitive. Really, very minimalistic ally designed. No complaints here. CONS - Occasionally just one earbud turns on. Not often though and the fix is easy. I just have to place the bid back in the case and remove it again. - The case battery indicator. There are some nice lights which show how much battery charge remains in the case. Unfortunately, these indicators are not completely accurate. Often I think I have 50 percent battery left in the case only to find it dead when I go to use it. I am sure Bose could probably fix this in a software update - if not already. Though they are not perfect, I cannot imagine sleeping without my Sleepbuds. Perhaps the best indication is that my wife is SO glad that I have them. She says she sleeps much better now that I am sleeping better. It is so wonderful to not be nightly woken by the loud disturbances which plagued me in the past.

My husband is a night owl and I am an early bird. I also have a hard time falling asleep. However, this products allows us to be able to both be in bed at the same time without him keeping me up. The sounds are so soothing that I fall asleep and stay asleep even though my husband is conversating with friends, watching a movie, or snoring next to me. The best functions include being able to adjust the volume of the sounds, adjust how long the sounds will play (all night, 2/4/6 hours, etc.), and set an alarm for the morning. I tend to snooze through my first alarm of the morning but, while wearing the sleepbuds, I have not missed my alarm, and I wake up feeling relaxed and well rested. Pros - different sounds and adjustable sound levels - product fits in the ears and stays overnight (3 different sizes available) - easy to use app with built-in alarm function (easy to download and connect) - a magnetic case for charging and storing sleepbuds (indicator lights for charge level) Cons - white noise when sleepbuds are on, but no sound is playing - fits so well in the ear it is inconvenient to remove - noncustomizable alarm sound or sleep sounds- it would be nice to be able to download other sounds or connect music or other audio I would definitely recommend this product to anyone who has trouble falling asleep, sleeps next to a noisy street or snoring significant other.

If you live with a snorer, stop here and buy these now. My husband has sleep apnea and I was miserable and losing sleep because of his incredibly loud snoring. Do these completely mask the noise? Nope, but they help tremendously. I don’t wake up because of his snoring anymore. For that reason, I would buy them again ten times over. However, there are a few adjustments I would make. As others have pointed out, these are not inexpensive headphones. Their features are not reflective of that. They cannot play anything other than the sounds from the app, and even those are limited. The max volume is low. I would really like to increase it and I could probably really drown out the snoring, but I assume for liability reasons they keep it quite low in comparison to normal headphones. Another thing I would change is the design of the docking station. I have to try and fumble around in the morning and get them just right onto the dock or they won’t charge all day. A charge only lasts 1-2 nights... which is pretty minimal for $250 headphones in my opinion. They are comfortable but they can still be annoying to sleep in. Overall, these are a good purchase if you’re like me and seriously sleep deprived because of snoring or noise. Otherwise, they’ve still got some kinks to work out before they get 5 stars.

As someone who travels internationally regularly for work, you can never be sure as to how well you'll sleep on a flight or in a hotel. On a recent trip to Edinburg, Scotland, the hotel was located next to some bars that were open very late and we didn't really sleep much until 3am. If you really want to ensure you get the best nights sleep possible then the Bose Sleepbud's are definitely recommended. They are easy to setup with the Apple iOS app for iPhone and iPad and the app is also available for Android. Once paired with your mobile device, the Bose Sleep app allows you to select from several calming sounds that can be played through the Sleepbuds. You might be concerned about how comfortable it can be sleeping with earbuds all night. You don't need to be as these are the softest, most comfortable earbuds I have ever tried on and I try many new pairs of headphones. Using the noise masking features of the Bose Sleepbuds you'll be sleeping soundly without the distraction of people nearby. I'm considering getting my wife a set of these as I have a feeling she will be taking mine any day now. As someone with over a million miles flown, this is an incredible product that I wish I had many years ago

Generally works well. Fits well in my ears and is reasonably comfortable. Must be charged after each use since a normal night's worth of sleep (roughly 7 hours) depletes about 50-60% of the battery life. Has a decent selection of sounds that I can listen to, making it easier to find one that better blends-out whatever local noise I am trying not-to-hear. These are NOT noise cancelling. This is a pro for me since I still need to listen for certain external things in the morning, but this could be a negative for someone trying to get complete isolation. Also has the ability to add an alarm with a snooze function. You can also have more than one alarm setting (e.g., one setting for weekends and another for weekdays). My main issue is with the charging. The buds have a magnet in them that normally snaps the buds into the right location when placed into the charging container. This worked great for the first three weeks. However, I now need to check the buds roughly 10 minutes after placing them into the charger to ensure that they are actually charging. If they are not charging, I need to reseat the ear bud until the charging light starts blinking, then check again in 10 minutes to see if it is still charging.

As a reviewer, I've been using the Bose Noise-Masking Sleepbuds for about a week and I love them!! Hands down they're seriously better than standard ear plugs. The Bose Noise-Masking Sleepbuds take the lead in cutting-edge technology. I'd never heard of them so I didn't have any preconceived ideas as to what they were like. I was pleasantly surprised when I opened the box. They're housed in a round chargeable case (very nice), and the sleepbuds case is marked Left and Right. After downloading the app, pairing the sleepbuds to your device is very simple, and charging the case is very quick. When ready to use, there five or six sound options, i.e., rainfall, water streaming, warm air circulation, wind turbine, crackling camp fire, etc., a very Zen experience. You choose your sound option and you control the sound volume. If you need to be able to hear children, pets, alarms, etc., you simply adjust the volume. The sleepbuds app also has an alarm option. I have been using these almost a week and I love them. I've used standard ear plugs for years for everything from home sleep to travel, hotels, air planes, and by far, the sleepbuds are superior. The sound quality is exceptional. The sleepbuds are sleek, small, delicate and very, very comfortable; and I have small ears. They snuggle in and are barely noticeable. The sounds play all night without draining your device battery. I find that once the sounds are on I am lulled to sleep quickly and stay asleep. Since I've been testing them, I haven't heard any street sounds -- or crickets! I will continue testing and update.

Truly a life saver. I canNOT hear a thing with this on! Sounds include airplane (interior when you're flying), rain/shower, fan, etc, but all with non-disruptive sounds. For instance, the rain is steady without random sounds-- I hate when white noise has random sounds as I'm a light sleeper and sounds that throw me off bother me. The following are noises that I no longer hear: next room neighbor's extremely loud snoring; husband watches tv at night to help him go to bed; morning sawing and hammering directly outside my window; people cooking with pots and pans clanging; etc. It has alarm to wake you. 1 star off because turning it on and connecting it is annoying when you are tired and trying to go to bed. Also, annoying thinking it has charged and it hasn't. Also, quite expensive. Otherwise, no more ear plugs!

As a long time wearer of headphones to bed let me say this, these were absolutely the most well designed headphones to sleep in. The comfort alone would be worth the purchase. No red or sore ears where your headphones have to be adjusted all night. They do cancel the noise of my incredibly loud neighbors which has truely helped me sleep better than I have in many months. The sound volume i think they could allow you to adjust a bit higher but because they dont it kind of lulls you in to help put you to sleep. I wish there was a customize button to allow it to play your own noise or background music but i find the tranquility sounds soothing and peaceful and am often asleep in no time at all

I've never (and I mean ever) been able to find a pair of ear buds or any type of in ear protection that fits me. I'm also a side sleeper so was skeptical that these ear buds would fit (they do!), that they would hold up to my turning from side to side (they do!), that they would be comfortable (they are!) or that they would really and truly work (they do!). I did struggle a bit to figure out the right size of ear bud--each set comes with three different sizes so that you can find the best fit--but the visual aids and instructions on the app helped with that. And I did have some challenges getting the ear buds to sync with my phone even though I followed the directions to the letter (I've read others reviewers indicating the same issue). But let me tell you, once I had everything set up and the ear buds in, I knew I'd found something that works for me. I slept like a baby...over cats meowing for food, my husband's snoring, and a thunderstorm. In case you wonder, I could still hear sounds so would be able to know if the smoke alarm went off or if something urgent was happening around me--but somehow this device seems to magically neutralize the noises that keep me awake. So well, in fact, that I did not want to take the ear buds out after the first night. I'm not a high tech person--I'm usually the last person (if ever) to try a new gadget, and certainly don't typically spend over $200 on a luxury item-or any item for that matter unless it's a needed appliance. But after 20 years of dealing with my husband's snoring and never finding a solution, I was willing to give these a try. I'm telling you, these are life changing.

Sleeping is not always easily achieved. Every day is different. Different stresses and experiences, jobs, kids, mortgages, etc. One thing that can truly be a challenge on many nights is being able to relax. To let the day kind of ease away so that you can find some comfort and get a good night's sleep. One popular method is sound, whether it be an air conditioner, a fan, or one of those speakers that plays soothing soundscapes such as rain, waves, etc. So what’s the problem with all of those things? There’s room between your ears and the sound. It’s currently summer time and I have the air conditioner running. It’s good white noise, but it buzzes a bit. The spinning fan can vibrate the air conditioner and make unpleasant sounds. I also have an app on my phone that plays different sounds. I usually choose the waves sound. However, my wife isn’t a fan of that one. Except for the fact that the A/C keeps the room cool, she’d rather have complete silence when sleeping. Earphones are very uncomfortable to sleep with because they’re not designed to be used while laying down on your side. Well, BOSE has come up with an amazing solution!!!!! The BOSE Sleepbuds. If you look at my first picture, the case they come in is small. Around the size of a hockey puck. This is not just any ordinary case. It’s a charging case. When the case is charged, it’ll keep the earbuds charged. It slides open to not only reveal the earbuds, but it also shows you the charge of each one. Look how small they are. They’re very light and incredibly comfortable. Check out the second picture. How discreet is that??? Plus, they’re wireless! Now you can’t just play regular music through these. That’s not what they’re designed for. They’re not made for high fidelity with tons of bass and screaming highs. They’re made to play soothing sounds for the person wearing them, and only the person wearing them. They’re your own private soundscape machines. There’s nothing between the relaxing sounds and your ears. You control them with the BOSE Sleep App, which is also fantastic. You can choose the sound you like, choose how long the sound is played, including being able to have it play all night, you can choose the volume, and you can choose what time to have an alarm go off to wake you up. They really thought of everything. The first night I used them, it was a breeze. When you take them out of the case and launch the app, everything pairs up automatically. The app looks for them. They are so comfortable to wear, even with my ear pressed against the pillow. Not only was the sound relaxing, but it really reduced the A/C buzzing. I really have slept better. The main points regarding this product are ease of use, comfort, variety of settings to truly personalize the experience, and quality of sleep it enables you to have. BOSE has really excelled at accomplishing these things. I love tech and gadgets, etc. So to have a product like this with such a cool factor while also being very effective at solving a difficult problem, is really just a dream come true (pun intended). Thank you BOSE for such a fantastic product. I can’t wait to see, and hear, what you come up with next.

I liked this product to be honest, it was great having them since I live in a condo and have neighbors that like to be loud at midnight. The tiny buds fit into my ear and don't hurt me when I sleep on my side. The alarm is a nice touch so it wakes me up in the morning. My ears were a little warm with the silicone, and I worried about moisture. This product was eventually recalled by Bose, and they offered me a full refund to return the product. They said batteries randomly die on people so they offered refund or replacement. I returned, out of fear they'd break like other people's. My friends balked at the fact that these don't connect to your phone to play music or make phone calls, but they're not meant for entertainment, they're meant for blockout out noise and covering it up with various white noise sounds within the Bose app which you connect via smart phone.

I am extremely excited to finally receive and use the Bose Sleepbuds and I’d like to share my experience. I’ll take you step by step through my review. Packaging: Quality packaging is always typical of Bose, and the Sleepbuds are no exception. Everything is carefully packed to prevent damage or scratches. Once unboxed, you’ll have everything needed: Sleepbuds, charging case, a USB charging cable, instructions and a cloth carrying case for travel. (Dear Bose: please include a cloth pouch with all of your portable products.) Set-up: Easy. Download the exclusive Bose Sleepbuds app from your iOS/Android store and follow the step by step directions. You’ll be up and running in no time. The earbuds fit perfectly in the exquisite charging case. I’m just knocked out by the beauty of the case and buds! Both are so elegantly designed, and the indicator lights on the case are beautiful, functional and simple. The buds effortlessly dock via magnets, so there’s no guess work. The case is also good for giving the buds 1 extra full charge (16 hours of typical use, per charge). I found the 16 hour time estimate to be accurate. Use, fit and sound: These little gems are effective! You’ll get 10 different sounds to choose from, maybe more as updates are released. You’ll also get to adjust length of listening session, alarm time and sound, volume, etc. The fit of the earbuds are next to perfect and the size of the earbuds are great for side sleepers since they’re so small. I‘m still amazed by the sound of these tiny buds and hope that this will be the future of Bose’s music buds. I know that’ll take a while to develop, but a person can dream! I hope to see the technology used with these Sleepbuds in other Bose products soon. Phone App: The app is very intuitive and simple. Updates are easily installed when available. As mentioned earlier, there’s 10 sounds to choose from and most are great… except 1: Altitude. I think someone at Bose has a wicked sense of humor! Bose was the pioneer of noise-cancelling earphones. Why else would Bose include the sound of being in an airplane as 1 of the 10 available sounds for the Sleepbuds, other than a brilliant joke? LOL The other 9 sounds are so peaceful, with my favorite being a rain shower. Summary: If you have problems sleeping in a noisy environment, or just need a simple background of peaceful sound to lull you to sleep, then you will want to give the Bose Sleepbuds a try. The design and research that went into these buds are obvious and the quality is Bose through and through. With Best Buy's return policy, you shouldn't worry about giving these beauties a try.