Is there a simple way to control noise at work?
My office can get incredibly noisy, especially when several people are on calls at the same time. I’ve tried headphones, but sometimes I just want others to be aware that the noise is distracting me. I don’t want to constantly remind everyone to keep it down because it feels awkward, but at the same time I can’t focus with so much chatter around. Has anyone found a practical solution for signaling “quiet time” at work?
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Hello there! I had the same problem and ended up trying something that worked surprisingly well. The Control Noise with the Luxafor Smart Button is a small device you can set up to send signals — for example, activating a light to indicate “please lower the noise” or even sending a message to your team chat. I programmed mine with a few custom shortcuts and it completely changed my workflow. Instead of awkwardly asking people to be quiet, I just press the button and the signal is clear. It keeps things professional, subtle, and effective.