One sound, one task
A quiet visual field and natural audio help you begin without another productivity system.
Focus sounds · iPhone
Let the noise fall away.
Create a calmer boundary around reading, writing and deep work with streams, bamboo rain, forest water and soft underwater noise.
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Watch a complete 15-minute mountain stream session.
Open the work in front of you, start the stream and keep one task visible until the session ends. No music and no talking.
Watch the 15-minute streamStream to white noise
Move between detailed water, soft rain and steady masking sounds with one swipe.
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Open, listen and return to the work in front of you. Preferences stay on your device.
A quieter way to begin
How to use nature sounds for focus
The sound should support the task, not become the task. Pick one texture, keep the volume low and give the session a clear edge.
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Match the sound to the room
Use Ocean Waves for a slow, even rhythm; Mountain Stream for a brighter texture; or Bamboo Rain when voices and small interruptions keep breaking through.
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Choose one work interval
Start with 30 minutes for reading, writing or study. Let the timer define the session so you do not need to keep checking the clock.
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Let Yixiu move to the background
Turn on background playback, open the document in front of you and leave the sound unchanged until the timer ends.
Before you begin
Focus sounds: common questions
Which nature sound should I use for focus?
Start with a steady sound that does not ask for your attention. Ocean Waves have a slow rise and fall, while Mountain Stream and Bamboo Rain provide a more detailed texture.
Can Yixiu keep playing while I use another iPhone app?
Yes. Turn on background playback and the selected nature sound can continue while you read, write or use another app.
Does Yixiu include a focus timer?
Yes. Choose 15, 30 or 60 minutes. Yixiu Plus also includes unlimited listening.
Does Yixiu play music or spoken guidance?
The focus soundscapes use nature audio without songs, lyrics or spoken guidance, so the sound can remain in the background.