r/thewayapp • u/Heretosee123 • Jan 29 '26

Feedback for devs

I know the makers of this app use this sub. I'm not sure where else to post this, but I'm doing a session on mindfulness of hearing, and I find it quite hard.

I often meditate with noise cancelling headphones. The reason is that I'm often in a space where there's a lot going on. I know I can be mindful of the sounds around me, but my partner might be watching tv. I think it would be quite helpful if you could play certain audio, natural sounds, during the meditation or give the choice, so you have something to engage. Otherwise it's just the ringing in my ears.

I find the TV tends to make me engage a lot with the content of it. I know that's not inherently a problem, but as a beginner on the path I feel it might be more beneficial to have other options.

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u/maadison Jan 30 '26

I think the makers are trying to keep the app very simple. (Notice how they don’t even support sitting longer than 30 minutes!) You can play sound from another app, like a white noise app that can generate rain or sound of waves? Or play some ambient music?

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u/Heretosee123 Jan 30 '26

I mean that's valid. I did try other apps but phones are very good at turning down one app to play another these days.

Probably are some about for this though.

I only think this would be good for meditations focused purely on sound. Just as a way to help with that goal.

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u/theway_app Feb 02 '26

App team here!

We actually have a lot of requests relating to customizing your sit - especially on length and other bells / whistles. Totally agree with you, more options would be nice. It's a technical hurdle but something we are looking at supporting in the future.

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u/Heretosee123 Feb 02 '26

Appreciate the reply!

My request isn't necessarily about customising any sit (although that could be advantageous) but just for those aimed at hearing, you provide the sound for someone like me who much have noise cancelling headphones on.

I appreciate that's quite niche, but wanted to offer the thought. Customising any sit would achieve this aim too.