Fireplace

Sit by a cozy virtual fireplace with crackling fire sounds. Add logs and fan the flames — a relaxing ambience for unwinding, reading or sleep.

How to play

Tap to throw another log on the fire and drag to fan the flames higher. Pick where you sit: a beach under the moon, a forest clearing or a mountain meadow. Turn on sound for the crackle and pop of burning wood, and leave it running while you read, work or wind down for the night.

Questions

Why do crackling fire sounds feel so calming?

The soft, irregular crackle of a fire is steady without being monotonous, which makes it a pleasant background sound for focus, reading and sleep.

Does the fireplace work on mobile?

Yes. Tap and drag work on phones and tablets, and everything also works with a mouse.

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