By default, Background Sounds is turned off. Tap Backgrounds Sounds. Use the toggle to turn on Background Sounds and then select Sound. Next, select a sound to play from the list of options.

If you're using the feature for the first time, the sounds have to download, so it might take a second. Instead of searching through Settings each time you want to turn Background Sounds on ...

To allow sounds to play on the Lock Screen, turn off Stop Sounds When Locked. Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open the Control Center then tap the hearing icon (which looks ...

Credit: Tom's Guide Your iPhone offers a hidden audio sanctuary in its accessibility settings with Background Sounds — a feature that surrounds you with calming ambient audio whether you're ...