Sleep music
Music for cats to sleep
Deep purring, a soft drone and a few slow notes: our calmest music, for naps, bedtime and kittens settling in a new home. Set the sleep timer and let it fade out by itself.
- Free, no sign-up
- No ads
- Never loops
- Sleep timer
Choose a mood
Mostly purring and a soft drone with sparse notes: the calmest one, for naps and bedtime.
Press play. The music starts in a second or two.
A bedtime routine cats understand
- Hunt. A short play session first: a wand toy, or one of our cat games on a tablet.
- Eat. A small meal or treat right after, the way a hunt ends in the wild.
- Groom and sleep. Dim the lights and start Deep Purr at a low volume. Most cats wash and settle within minutes.
Hunt, eat, groom, sleep is the natural rhythm of a cat's day, which is why play before bed helps cats sleep through the night instead of waking you at 4 am.
Sleep music for kittens
Kittens fall asleep to their mother's purring. Deep Purr and Kitten Pulse bring back that sound: a soft purr and a slow, steady swell like a nursing kitten's rhythm. Helpful on the first nights in a new home. Keep it quiet, and give the kitten a warm bed with something that smells of home.
Music made for cats
- Purring underneath. A soft purr pulses about 24 times a second, the rate we measured in music written for cats.
- Trills, from real cats. We measured 54 trills ("mrrp"), the friendly sound cats greet each other and their kittens with: about a quarter of a second, near 500 Hz, rolled about 23 times a second. Ours follow those numbers.
- Notes in the cat range. Slow, held notes and meow-like slides, warm rather than bright, with nothing sharp or sudden.
- Even and quiet. No drums, no sudden loud parts. The volume barely changes, so nothing startles a sleeping cat.
- Never the same twice. The music is generated live on your device, one minute at a time. It never loops, and there are no ads to break the calm.
More music for cats
Play before bed, sleep all night
A tired cat sleeps better. A few minutes of hunting on the tablet before bedtime, then the sleep music.
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Mouse Hunt
Mice peek out of their holes, scurry across the floor and squeak. Your cat hunts them down.
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Bird Feeder
Colourful birds fly in, land on branches, hop and peck in the grass, chirp, and flutter away from paws.
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Fish Pond
Bright fish glide through a pond, hide under lily pads and splash when caught.
Questions from cat owners
How long should I play sleep music for my cat?
Thirty minutes to an hour is usually enough for a cat to settle. The sleep timer fades the music out gently, so the sudden silence does not wake your cat.
Can I play it all night?
You can choose No timer, but most cats do not need it. A timer is kinder to light sleepers, both feline and human.
Is the cat music free?
Yes, completely: no sign-up, no ads and no time limit. Play it as long as you like. It is our gift to cats; the games are what we sell.
Why does it sound a bit strange to me?
It is made for cat ears, not human ones: a purr underneath, trills and slides like cat voices, and slow notes without a beat. Many people find it calm too, but it is fine if it is not your favourite album.
How loud should I play it?
Quietly: about as loud as a calm conversation. Cats hear much better than we do. Put the speaker near, not next to, where your cat rests, and make sure your cat can walk away from it.
Does it keep playing when the screen turns off?
Keep this page open. Use "Dim screen" to turn the page black while the music plays and keep the device awake; double-tap to bring it back. Some phones pause web audio when locked.
Can it help an anxious cat?
It may help, as part of a calm setup: a hiding place, a familiar blanket, and quiet. Studies found lower stress scores at the vet with cat-specific music, but effects are modest. If your cat is often anxious, hiding or not eating, talk to your vet.
Is it the David Teie album?
No. We studied the features that research found cats respond to (purring, cat-range notes, slow slides) and wrote our own music generator. None of that album is used.
Which mood should I try first?
Start with Purrs and Trills. For naps and bedtime, try Deep Purr; for a curious, awake cat, try Chirps and Chitter. Every cat is different, so watch which one yours settles to.