Momentum's Sounds :music: help you settle into focus or unwind, whatever the moment calls for. Choose from ambient scenes like a crackling campfire or peaceful garden, or bring in your favorite Spotify and YouTube tracks and playlists to set the mood while you work.
💡 Why use Sounds? Finding your ideal focus atmosphere shouldn't mean switching to external streaming apps or searching through music playlists. With Sounds built directly into your Momentum dashboard, you can layer and fine-tune ambient audio without ever breaking your flow or leaving your tab.
❇️ Momentum Plus Exclusive
Sounds is a Momentum Plus feature. Upgrade to Plus to unlock Sounds and all other Plus benefits.💡 Tip: Not a Plus subscriber yet? You can try Sounds for free during the limited Focus Mode session included with the free version of Momentum.
Starting a Sound
- Open Settings :settings-2:, go to General, and enable Sounds.
- Click the sound icon :music: at the top left of Momentum.
- Choose a sound to start listening.
Managing sound & playback settings
Fine-tune your audio so it sits perfectly in the background or jump to the next track.
- Play or pause: Hover over the sound icon :music: and click the play/pause button to start or stop the audio.
- Adjust volume: Hover over the sound, click the volume icon :volume-2:, and drag the slider.
- Mute audio: Click the volume icon :volume: to toggle sound on or off.
- Skip track (Spotify): Click the skip icon :skip-forward: beside your added Spotify playlist to play the next track.
Creating a Custom sound
Mix your own combination from Momentum's full sound library to build the exact atmosphere you want.
- Click Custom under Sounds :music:.
- Click a sound icon to play it and add it to your mix.
- Adjust each sound's volume using the slider below its icon.
- Add as many sounds as you like.
- To start over, click the menu ••• in the top right and select Reset.
Adding tracks from Spotify and YouTube
Bring your own music into the mix by adding tracks or playlists from Spotify or YouTube.
Adding a track from Spotify
- In Spotify, click the ••• icon next to a track or playlist, then go to Share → Copy Link.
- In Momentum's Sounds app, click the + icon in the top right.
- Paste the link into the field.
Momentum detects the link, adds the track, and starts playing it. You'll need to be logged into Spotify in your browser; no paid plan is required.
🔒 Note: Momentum never has access to your Spotify login or account data. All authentication happens directly through Spotify.
Adding a track from YouTube
- Copy the URL of any YouTube video or playlist.
- In the Sounds app, click the + icon and paste the link.
💡 Tip: For playlists, copy the link from the playlist's homepage rather than from a video inside it.
Removing a track
To remove a track from your custom sound setup:
- From the dashboard view, click Sounds :music: and select the track you want to remove.
- Click the menu •••, then select Delete.
Pro tips & keyboard shortcuts
Save time and stay in flow with these quick actions:
- Play or pause the current sound: Press the Spacebar (works on both macOS and Windows).
💡 See the full list of keyboard shortcuts ↗ for more ways to move around Momentum without breaking focus.
FAQs
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Q: Can I create my own sounds?
A: Yes! Click the Custom sound option to mix and match from our library. You can adjust individual volumes and save your favorite blends.
Q: Do I need a Spotify account to use Spotify integration?
A: You do need to be logged into Spotify in your browser to play full tracks, but you don't need a paid account.
Q: What happens if I close the tab or browser?
A: Your selected sound will stop playing, but your custom sounds and settings are saved! When you reopen Momentum, you can pick up right where you left off.
Q: Do I need a Plus subscription to use Sounds?
A: Yes. Sounds is a Momentum Plus feature. If you're not a Plus member yet, you can upgrade anytime to start enjoying calming sounds and all the other premium tools.
Q: Will Sounds keep playing when I switch tabs?
A: Yes. As long as your Momentum tab stays open in your browser, your selected sound will continue playing, even if you're working in another tab.
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