24/7 FAN NOISE RADIO

Launch a 24/7 fan noise stream on YouTube — with your computer off

Upload your fan recordings and a calm visual once. SubSub streams them nonstop from our cloud in up to 4K — no OBS, no VPS, no PC left running.

Launch a free test stream See the cost

When the free credit runs out, the stream simply stops. Nothing is charged unless you top up.

57 hours free

No OBS, no VPS

Up to 4K

24/7 for ≈ $6.26/mo

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Why most fan noise streams stop before morning

Your PC has to stay on

A home stream dies with every Windows update, power cut or Wi-Fi drop. SubSub plays your playlist from our servers, so your computer can sleep.

OBS and VPS babysitting

Renting a VPS, running OBS without a GPU, restarting a crashed encoder — that is a second job. Here you upload files and press start.

Copyright and monetization guesswork

A fan hum sounds like it belongs to no one, yet fan recordings from other channels and apps still get claimed in Content ID, and hours of the same hum are exactly what YouTube's repetitive-content review looks for. Below we explain what is safe to stream and how fan noise channels actually earn.

HOW IT WORKS

Live in three steps, no software to install

Upload your files

Drop your audio and video into the SubSub media library, put them in order and turn on loop. Files live in our cloud, not on your computer.

Connect YouTube

Create a stream in YouTube Studio and paste its stream key into SubSub. The stream stays on your channel; SubSub only sends the video.

Press start

SubSub streams from our servers around the clock. Close the laptop — the stream keeps playing.

Launch a free test stream

SETUP GUIDE

How to set up a fan noise stream people keep on all night

What long-running fan noise channels have in common — and how to get there with SubSub.

Long, clean, seamless recordings

Upload at least 2–3 hours of one fan at one speed, recorded in a quiet room, so the loop point stays inaudible. A second track — a different fan or a slower setting — gives listeners a choice. SubSub loops the playlist automatically.

A calm visual, or a dark screen

A fan by a moonlit window, a slowly turning ceiling fan or a near-black screen works best — many listeners turn the phone face down. Keep motion slow and the picture dark: fast-spinning blades flicker on camera and are hard to compress.

A steady hum, no rattles

Mount the microphone away from the airflow so wind does not hit it, and pick a fan without clicks, rattles or a whining motor. Keep the level moderate and perfectly steady, with no clipping or volume jumps. Export at 192 kbps or higher; 1080p video is plenty for the picture.

A fan you recorded yourself

Record your own fan, or generate the hum in an audio editor or DAW — a recording you made is yours. Do not rip tracks from other fan noise channels or sleep apps — they are often registered in Content ID even though the sound seems generic.

TRY IT FREE

Launch a test stream tonight — it is on us

Your $0.50 sign-up credit covers about 57 hours on air. Upload a couple of tracks, press start and watch your radio go live. No card, no software, nothing to install.

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Upload a track and a looping visual

Press start and keep it running as long as you like

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57 free hours · no credit card

What you can stream

YouTube checks every stream with Content ID. A fan hum feels generic, but fan recordings published by other channels, apps and sound libraries are registered there too, and a claimed track can cut your stream.

Fans you recorded yourself, or a hum you generated in an audio editor or DAW
Sound libraries licensed for YouTube live and allowlisted for your channel
Not allowed: audio ripped from other channels' fan noise videos, sleep or baby apps, compilations

MONETIZATION

How a fan noise stream earns

Once your channel is in the YouTube Partner Program:

Ads — turn on mid-roll breaks
Super Chat and memberships — from 500 subscribers
Your links — 10-hour fan noise videos, sleep apps, Patreon

COST

A full month of 24/7 streaming for about $6

You pay only for streaming time: $0.0087 per hour in base quality (720p, 30 fps). A month nonstop is 720 hours and comes to about $6.26 — no monthly plan, no slot fees. New accounts get $0.50 in free credits, enough for about 57 hours on air, no credit card required.

24/7 · 30 days · 720p 30 fps

≈ $6.26

per month, billed by the hour

Start with 57 free hours

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SubSub vs a home PC with OBS

Criteria

SubSub

Home PC + OBS

Your computer stays on

Yes, 24/7

Setup

Upload files, press start

OBS scenes, encoder settings

Where files live

SubSub cloud

Your disk

What breaks the stream

Nothing on your side

Updates, power cuts, Wi-Fi

Cost of 24/7 for a month

≈ $6.26, pay per hour

Electricity and hardware wear

FAQ

Is a 24/7 fan noise stream allowed on YouTube?

Yes. YouTube sets no maximum length for live streams, and sleep sound streams stay live for months. The usual rules apply: a verified channel with no live streaming restrictions in the past 90 days, honest titles and thumbnails with no medical promises like "cures insomnia" or "stops tinnitus", and only audio you have rights to.

Why do people sleep with fan noise?

A fan gives a steady, broadband hum that masks sudden sounds like traffic, voices or a snoring partner. Many people got used to it on hot summer nights and now cannot fall asleep without it, even in winter. A stream gives them that sound without the cold draft.

Can I stream pre-recorded fan noise as a live stream?

Yes. SubSub sends your uploaded playlist to YouTube through a regular stream key, exactly like a streaming encoder. You do not need to be online, run OBS or keep a computer on during the broadcast.

Is fan noise free of copyright?

A fan you recorded yourself is yours. A fan recording someone else made and published is their recording, and many are registered in Content ID. A "no copyright" tag on a YouTube video is not a license. Record your own, or use a library whose license covers YouTube live streaming.

Can I monetize a 24/7 fan noise stream?

Yes, once your channel is in the YouTube Partner Program: ads, Super Chat, Super Stickers and memberships. YouTube can limit monetization for repetitive content, and a single fan hum is as repetitive as it gets, so give the channel its own look, offer several fans and publish regular videos alongside the stream.

How long should my fan noise tracks be?

At least 2–3 hours in total. SubSub loops the playlist automatically, and long, steady recordings keep the loop point inaudible.

Do I need OBS, a VPS or a computer that stays on?

No. You upload files to SubSub once, and our servers send the stream to YouTube. Your computer can be off the whole time.

How much does a 24/7 stream cost?

You pay only for streaming time — $0.0087 per hour in base quality (720p, 30 fps). A full month nonstop is about $6.26. New accounts get $0.50 in free credits, about 57 hours on air, no credit card required.

Why can’t I go live right after setting up my channel?

YouTube can take up to 24 hours to enable live streaming the first time. Turn it on in YouTube Studio a day before you plan to launch.

Can I run several 24/7 streams at once?

Yes. Each stream runs on its own and is billed by its own streaming hours, so you can run different radios on different channels.

Does SubSub check my music for copyright?

No. SubSub does not scan your files. YouTube checks every live stream with Content ID on its side: if it finds a track you do not own, YouTube can mute or stop the stream and strike your channel. Use only music you own or license.

Will YouTube save my 24/7 stream as a video?

Streams up to 12 hours are archived on your channel. Longer streams may not be saved at all, and live streams that are not saved as a video do not count toward Partner Program watch hours. Keep your source files — they stay in your SubSub library.