9 apparatus for environmental control, namely, sleep sound machines and sleep sound machines with light; sound transmitting apparatus, namely, electronic sound machine for blocking noise and transmitting white noise and ambient sound machine; sound transmitting apparatus, in the nature of an ambient sound machine; combination ambient sound machine, namely, a sound transmitting apparatus, that connects to a mobile device or a portable computing device; computer software programs and downloadable mobile applications for computing devices, mobile phones, or portable electronic devices that enable users to remotely lock an ambient sound machine, nightlight, and multi-function electronic device in the nature of an electronic device comprising a sound producing function; downloadable mobile applications for controlling electronic sleep-related devices namely, beds, lights, fans, alarm clocks, sound machines, humidifiers; downloadable mobile applications for playing ambient sounds and controlling sleep sound machines; Electric-operated aromatherapy and air cleaner units; Electrical scent dispensers; thermostats; downloadable mobile applications for controlling electronic thermostats; downloadable mobile applications for controlling electronic scent dispensers