Sound generators for tinnitus are devices that produce low-level, soothing background noise—such as white noise, pink noise, nature sounds, or customized tones—to help mask or reduce the perception of tinnitus. They can be worn in the ear (similar to hearing aids) or used as standalone tabletop units, and some can be integrated into hearing aids for patients with hearing loss.

These devices support habituation, where the brain learns to tune out the tinnitus over time. While they don’t eliminate the sound, they can make it less intrusive, especially in quiet settings. Evidence suggests they are most effective when combined with counseling or cognitive behavioral therapy, rather than used alone. Sound generators are considered an adjunctive or second-line treatment in tinnitus management.