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Somna Sleep · Sleep Sounds & Aurora Visuals
🚀 Getting Started
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Launch the app
Connect your Bluetooth headphones, then open Somna Sleep. No account or login required — all features work immediately.
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Select a primary sound
Tap any track in the Sounds list to select your main sleep audio (ocean waves, forest, white noise, etc.).
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Layer an ambient effect
Tap a track in the Sound Effects list to add a second layer (midnight rain, singing bowls, cat purring, etc.). Both play simultaneously.
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Tap play & lock your screen
Hit the play button. Lock your screen — full playback controls appear on the lock screen. No need to unlock.
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Optional: tune your sound
Go to Settings → Equalizer to adjust the 10-band EQ, gain, and reverb for your perfect sleep sound.
📋 Feature Guide
Dual-Track Audio
Select one track from Sounds and one from Sound Effects. Both play at the same time. Mix and match 13 × 12 combinations.
Metal GPU Visuals
Tap the visualization area on the main screen to cycle through 6 real-time GPU-rendered visuals. Visuals respond to the audio's FFT spectrum in real time.
Lock Screen Controls
After starting playback, lock your screen. The Now Playing widget shows the track name, progress bar, and controls (play/pause, previous, next, scrub). No unlock needed.
Equalizer
Settings → Equalizer. Adjust 10 bands (32Hz–16kHz, ±12dB each), Gain (±20dB), and Reverb (0–100%). All settings are saved automatically.
Playback Modes
Tap the mode icon to switch between: Repeat One / Repeat All / Sequential / Shuffle.
❓ FAQ
Why can't I hear sound after locking the screen?
Make sure Background App Refresh is enabled for Somna Sleep: Settings → Somna Sleep → Background App Refresh → On. Also ensure your iPhone is not in Low Power Mode, which can restrict background audio.
The lock screen controls don't appear. What should I do?
Start playback first, then lock the screen. The Now Playing widget appears automatically once audio is playing. If it doesn't show, try: Settings → Somna Sleep → allow background activity, then restart the app and play again.
Can I play two sounds at the same time?
Yes — that's the dual-track feature. Select one track from the Sounds list and one from the Sound Effects list. Both play simultaneously with independent volume control.
Does the app require an internet connection?
No. Somna Sleep is fully offline. All audio files are bundled with the app. No internet connection is needed at any time.
Will music resume after a phone call?
Yes. Somna Sleep uses an exclusive audio session that monitors system interruptions. When a call, Siri, or alarm ends, playback resumes automatically.
My EQ settings were reset. How do I restore them?
All settings are saved automatically via iOS UserDefaults and persist across app restarts. If settings appear reset, try force-quitting the app and reopening it. If the issue persists, contact us.
The Metal visuals don't appear or look wrong.
Make sure you're running the app on a real device with iOS 16.0 or later.
What are the system requirements?
- iPhone with iOS 16.0 or later
- No internet connection required
- No account or login required
