The System Settings app in macOS Ventura has drastically changed its design from macOS Monterey to better synergize with iOS and iPadOS. In fact, its name was changed and “System Settings” was replaced with “System Preferences”.

In System Settings, there is a wide variety of tricks, tips and features that help to significantly improve the user experience of the operating system on Mac computers. But there is one new functionality that is particularly noteworthy, we are talking about background sounds.

We will explain in detail in this guide How do macOS Ventura background sounds work?, also what is this functionality for and why you should start using it? Actually, we’re using it right now from iPadízate… and it works great!

What are macOS Ventura background sounds?

List of background sounds

In this list of 20 macOS Ventura tricks, we were talking about this awesome System Settings utility. It is a series of sounds inspired by white noise, pink noise, brown noise and nature, helping users concentrate on their work.

This is the list of available background sounds:

• white noise
• pink noise
• brown noise
• Ocean
• Rain
• transfer

What are background sounds for and when should I use them?

macOS Ventura’s background sounds are a continuous audio playback system and masking ambient noise not wanted.

These sound effects minimize distractions audio signals in an environment that help users relax, concentrate and/or rest.

They are especially useful with AirPods or other types of headphones connected, and in environments with a lot of ambient noise, such as offices, restaurants or cafes.

How to turn on background sounds in macOS Ventura

If you want to enable background sounds on your Mac, you must have the latest version of the operating system installed, in this case macOS Ventura.

Available in the function section Accessibility System settings. To enable background sounds in macOS Ventura, follow these steps:

one. Open System Settings.

two. Go to the Accessibility section.

3. Enter the Audio section (Hearing).

Four. Enable the Background Sounds feature.

Background sounds in macOS Ventura System Settings

This innovation of macOS Ventura, own volume controlis completely independent of the overall volume of the system. It also a screen saver and lock screen, as well as an additional feature that automatically turns off background sounds after a period of Mac inactivity.