Mystery Beep! How to Find That Annoying Hidden Sound Source

Published on 05/30/2025•Content Creation Opportunities / Question Hotspots

Content Idea: "The Phantom Beep Detective: Your Ultimate Guide to Finding and Silencing Mysterious Noises in Your Home or Office"

Format: A detailed blog post, potentially accompanied by an infographic or a short video series.
Content Outline:
1. Introduction: "You're Not Going Crazy!"
  - Acknowledge the sheer frustration and commonality of phantom beeps.
  - Share a relatable anecdote or highlight the "Quickbooks sound" example to show understanding.
2. The Usual Suspects: Start Here!
  - Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors: Low battery chirp (even from a different room/floor), end-of-life signal (often different from low battery). How to identify and replace.
  - UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply): Battery failure/replacement needed beeps.
  - Old Electronics Graveyard: Digging through drawers/closets for:
    - Old cell phones, pagers, digital watches, PDAs.
    - Wireless headsets/earbuds and their charging cases.
    - Kids' toys with dying batteries.
    - Old alarm clocks.
    - Digital photo frames.
3. Appliance & Utility Culprits:
  - Refrigerator/Freezer: Door ajar alarm, temperature warning, water filter replacement reminder.
  - Microwave/Oven: Timer finished, cycle complete.
  - Dishwasher/Washing Machine: Cycle complete, error codes.
  - HVAC System: Filter change reminder, error codes on thermostat.
  - Security System Keypads: Low battery, system trouble.
  - Water Heaters (some smart models): Leak detection or error.
4. The Sneaky & Annoying:
  - Prank Devices: Like the "Annoy-a-tron" or hidden Bluetooth speakers.
  - Pest Deterrents: Ultrasonic or audible rodent/insect repellents.
  - Forgotten Timers: Kitchen timers, medical reminder devices.
  - AirTags or other tracking devices: If separated from owner or in lost mode.
5. Troubleshooting Tactics: Becoming a Sound Detective
  - Systematic Room-by-Room Search: The "ear to the wall" method.
  - The Process of Elimination: Turning off breakers one by one (with caution!) to isolate a circuit.
  - Listen for Patterns: Timing the beeps (e.g., "every 60 seconds").
  - Sound Localization Apps: Can they help pinpoint direction?
  - Check Recent Changes: New gadgets? Moved furniture?
6. When All Else Fails:
  - Considering less obvious sources (e.g., a neighbor's device if walls are thin).
  - When to call a professional (e.g., electrician for hardwired issues).
7. Conclusion: The Sweet Sound of Silence
  - Encourage persistence and sharing of unique finds in comments.
Viral Potential: High. This is a universally relatable and frustrating problem. A definitive guide that solves it would be widely shared. The "detective" angle makes it engaging.

Target Audience:

Homeowners and Renters: Anyone living in a space where unexplained noises can occur.
Office Workers/Managers: Phantom beeps are also common in office environments.
DIY Troubleshooters: People who like to solve household problems themselves.
Anyone Frustrated by Persistent, Unidentified Sounds: This captures the emotional state of the searcher.
Users of forums like r/answers, r/HomeImprovement, r/whatisthing: People actively seeking solutions to such mysteries.
People who have "tried everything" (like checking the smoke detector) and are still stumped.

Origin Reddit Post

r/answers

Mysterious beeping sound every 1 minute

Posted by u/momaman420•05/30/2025

There is a beeping sound (it is the same sound that Quickbooks Desktop makes when you finish a transaction, a quick bee-beeep) near my desk. It is very faint, and goes off every 1 minute like

Top Comments

u/momaman420

the same "quickbooks" sound?

u/CompletelyPuzzled

Last unexplained bee-beep I had was from my wireless headset.

u/CompletelyPuzzled

Last unexplained bee-beep I had was from my wireless headset.

u/momaman420

# RESOLVED! A Brother MFC printer sitting directly in back of me had a firmware update indicator on the screen. I updated it and the sound was gone!

u/qualityvote2

Hello u/momaman420! Welcome to r/answers! --- For other users, does this post fit the subreddit? If so, **upvote this comment!** Otherwise, **downvote this comment!** And if it does brea

u/Crying_Reaper

Could be something like an [Annoyatron](https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/thinkgeek/annoy_a_tron_20.cfm) that will beep for years to come.

u/Dan_706

They’re [mischievous bastards](https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/science/unlikely-suspect-caught-redhanded-over-failed-rocket-launch-in-bowen-qld/news-story/e489f5e9443d7209906d81e86

u/momaman420

the same "quickbooks" sound?

u/InvestmentCritical81

They have free Bluetooth apps you can download to try to find them, they show the battery life so you can look for the low life items.

u/momaman420

haha - this isnt a bird but funny story!

u/InvestmentCritical81

They have free Bluetooth apps you can download to try to find them, they show the battery life so you can look for the low life items.

u/Far_South4388

Air tag

u/InvestmentCritical81

They have free Bluetooth apps you can download to try to find them, they show the battery life so you can look for the low life items.

u/wizardswrath00

I have a similar experience. I have the same Westinghouse digital clock radio that I've had since I was 7, got it for my birthday that year. It's been with me through multiple moves, multiple

u/Scorpiogre_rawrr

Probably a cellphone from someone phrogging in your place.

u/imemine8

There must be something electronic doing that, right? I recently couldn’t find the source of a really faint pinging for weeks, and finally realized it was the fake/ electric candle. I’m thi

u/Golemo

I remember finding a really interesting video about new homeowners who had a similar experience, but the beep was different from quickbooks and a smoke detector. They eventually traced it to

u/Chem-Dawg

Is it by chance a heartbeat in time with a clock? Beating forever more? If so, look under your floorboards.

u/Chem-Dawg

Is it by chance a heartbeat in time with a clock? Beating forever more? If so, look under your floorboards.

u/momaman420

Yes - this is most likely it. I have so many old devices, it has to be one of them. I need to go through my draw this weekend and go through each item. Rest assured I will update the post onc

u/Chem-Dawg

Is it by chance a heartbeat in time with a clock? Beating forever more? If so, look under your floorboards.

u/klydsp

A coworker ranked me with a small Bluetooth speaker hidden at my desk once and it made cricket sounds. Maybe that?

u/momaman420

the same "quickbooks" sound?

u/Golemo

I remember finding a really interesting video about new homeowners who had a similar experience, but the beep was different from quickbooks and a smoke detector. They eventually traced it to

u/TurtleSandwich0

If you turn off every circuit breaker to your house you can tell if the sound is coming from something plugged in or if it is running off of battery.

u/momaman420

Yes - this is most likely it. I have so many old devices, it has to be one of them. I need to go through my draw this weekend and go through each item. Rest assured I will update the post onc

u/Spud8000

smoke detector in a different room with a low battery?

u/momaman420

Yes - this is most likely it. I have so many old devices, it has to be one of them. I need to go through my draw this weekend and go through each item. Rest assured I will update the post onc

u/Golemo

I remember finding a really interesting video about new homeowners who had a similar experience, but the beep was different from quickbooks and a smoke detector. They eventually traced it to

u/boxelder1230

Maybe low battery in a smoke detector?

u/CompletelyPuzzled

Last unexplained bee-beep I had was from my wireless headset.

u/Crying_Reaper

Could be something like an [Annoyatron](https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/thinkgeek/annoy_a_tron_20.cfm) that will beep for years to come.

u/New-Adeptness-608

Commenting because I've been having this exact thing for months. It goes off near my workspace at home (im work from home). I have not been able to sort it out. It's become a sort of white no

u/Dan_706

They’re [mischievous bastards](https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/science/unlikely-suspect-caught-redhanded-over-failed-rocket-launch-in-bowen-qld/news-story/e489f5e9443d7209906d81e86

u/momaman420

haha - this isnt a bird but funny story!

u/qualityvote2

Hello u/momaman420! Welcome to r/answers! --- For other users, does this post fit the subreddit? If so, **upvote this comment!** Otherwise, **downvote this comment!** And if it does brea

u/CompletelyPuzzled

Last unexplained bee-beep I had was from my wireless headset.

u/Q8DD33C7J8

Do u have a modern fridge? They have an alarm on them if the power goes out even for a second it will ring an alarm to let you know.

u/momaman420

haha - this isnt a bird but funny story!

u/momaman420

haha - this isnt a bird but funny story!

u/InvestmentCritical81

They have free Bluetooth apps you can download to try to find them, they show the battery life so you can look for the low life items.

u/Far_South4388

Air tag

u/Scorpiogre_rawrr

Probably a cellphone from someone phrogging in your place.

u/momaman420

Yes - this is most likely it. I have so many old devices, it has to be one of them. I need to go through my draw this weekend and go through each item. Rest assured I will update the post onc

u/Crying_Reaper

Could be something like an [Annoyatron](https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/thinkgeek/annoy_a_tron_20.cfm) that will beep for years to come.

u/Dan_706

They’re [mischievous bastards](https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/science/unlikely-suspect-caught-redhanded-over-failed-rocket-launch-in-bowen-qld/news-story/e489f5e9443d7209906d81e86

u/captnkurt

On second thought, OP, I think I'll pass on coming over to check out your wine collection.

u/Golemo

I remember finding a really interesting video about new homeowners who had a similar experience, but the beep was different from quickbooks and a smoke detector. They eventually traced it to

u/Q8DD33C7J8

Do u have a modern fridge? They have an alarm on them if the power goes out even for a second it will ring an alarm to let you know.

u/TurtleSandwich0

If you turn off every circuit breaker to your house you can tell if the sound is coming from something plugged in or if it is running off of battery.

u/qualityvote2

Hello u/momaman420! Welcome to r/answers! --- For other users, does this post fit the subreddit? If so, **upvote this comment!** Otherwise, **downvote this comment!** And if it does brea

u/momaman420

# RESOLVED! A Brother MFC printer sitting directly in back of me had a firmware update indicator on the screen. I updated it and the sound was gone!

u/wizardswrath00

I have a similar experience. I have the same Westinghouse digital clock radio that I've had since I was 7, got it for my birthday that year. It's been with me through multiple moves, multiple

u/SpookySeraph

Know of any other companies licensed to use that sound? Maybe an old pager or watch?

u/DexterCutie

So strange. I hope you find the source soon. That's got to be very frustrating. It would drive me mad.

u/CompletelyPuzzled

Last unexplained bee-beep I had was from my wireless headset.

u/momaman420

the same "quickbooks" sound?

u/momaman420

# RESOLVED! A Brother MFC printer sitting directly in back of me had a firmware update indicator on the screen. I updated it and the sound was gone!

u/klydsp

A coworker ranked me with a small Bluetooth speaker hidden at my desk once and it made cricket sounds. Maybe that?

u/imemine8

There must be something electronic doing that, right? I recently couldn’t find the source of a really faint pinging for weeks, and finally realized it was the fake/ electric candle. I’m thi

u/Dan_706

They’re [mischievous bastards](https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/science/unlikely-suspect-caught-redhanded-over-failed-rocket-launch-in-bowen-qld/news-story/e489f5e9443d7209906d81e86

u/imemine8

There must be something electronic doing that, right? I recently couldn’t find the source of a really faint pinging for weeks, and finally realized it was the fake/ electric candle. I’m thi

u/momaman420

the same "quickbooks" sound?

u/momaman420

haha - this isnt a bird but funny story!

u/CompletelyPuzzled

Last unexplained bee-beep I had was from my wireless headset.

u/Crying_Reaper

Could be something like an [Annoyatron](https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/thinkgeek/annoy_a_tron_20.cfm) that will beep for years to come.

u/New-Adeptness-608

Commenting because I've been having this exact thing for months. It goes off near my workspace at home (im work from home). I have not been able to sort it out. It's become a sort of white no

u/Q8DD33C7J8

Do u have a modern fridge? They have an alarm on them if the power goes out even for a second it will ring an alarm to let you know.

u/Q8DD33C7J8

Do u have a modern fridge? They have an alarm on them if the power goes out even for a second it will ring an alarm to let you know.

u/momaman420

Yes - this is most likely it. I have so many old devices, it has to be one of them. I need to go through my draw this weekend and go through each item. Rest assured I will update the post onc

u/the-furry

Ceiling birds

u/Crying_Reaper

Could be something like an [Annoyatron](https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/thinkgeek/annoy_a_tron_20.cfm) that will beep for years to come.

u/DexterCutie

So strange. I hope you find the source soon. That's got to be very frustrating. It would drive me mad.

u/wizardswrath00

I have a similar experience. I have the same Westinghouse digital clock radio that I've had since I was 7, got it for my birthday that year. It's been with me through multiple moves, multiple

u/klydsp

A coworker ranked me with a small Bluetooth speaker hidden at my desk once and it made cricket sounds. Maybe that?

u/momaman420

haha - this isnt a bird but funny story!

u/momaman420

the same "quickbooks" sound?

u/Golemo

I remember finding a really interesting video about new homeowners who had a similar experience, but the beep was different from quickbooks and a smoke detector. They eventually traced it to

u/Chem-Dawg

Is it by chance a heartbeat in time with a clock? Beating forever more? If so, look under your floorboards.

u/Steven2k7

Is it outside? I discovered audio mole repellent devices in my yard about a year after moving in that made a high pitch beeping sound every minute.

u/wizardswrath00

I have a similar experience. I have the same Westinghouse digital clock radio that I've had since I was 7, got it for my birthday that year. It's been with me through multiple moves, multiple

u/Golemo

I remember finding a really interesting video about new homeowners who had a similar experience, but the beep was different from quickbooks and a smoke detector. They eventually traced it to

u/Steven2k7

Is it outside? I discovered audio mole repellent devices in my yard about a year after moving in that made a high pitch beeping sound every minute.

u/tiny_purple_Alfador

So, I had this digital alarm clock once. It was perfectly serviceable, except that it would go off at ass o clock in the morning on my day off. I'd triple check that the alarm wasn't set the

u/tiny_purple_Alfador

So, I had this digital alarm clock once. It was perfectly serviceable, except that it would go off at ass o clock in the morning on my day off. I'd triple check that the alarm wasn't set the

u/imemine8

There must be something electronic doing that, right? I recently couldn’t find the source of a really faint pinging for weeks, and finally realized it was the fake/ electric candle. I’m thi

u/Far_South4388

Air tag

u/Dan_706

They’re [mischievous bastards](https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/science/unlikely-suspect-caught-redhanded-over-failed-rocket-launch-in-bowen-qld/news-story/e489f5e9443d7209906d81e86

u/boxelder1230

Maybe low battery in a smoke detector?

u/Golemo

I remember finding a really interesting video about new homeowners who had a similar experience, but the beep was different from quickbooks and a smoke detector. They eventually traced it to

u/tessa1950

!Remindme 6 days

u/boxelder1230

Maybe low battery in a smoke detector?

u/Steven2k7

Is it outside? I discovered audio mole repellent devices in my yard about a year after moving in that made a high pitch beeping sound every minute.

u/Steven2k7

Is it outside? I discovered audio mole repellent devices in my yard about a year after moving in that made a high pitch beeping sound every minute.

u/boxelder1230

Maybe low battery in a smoke detector?

u/tiny_purple_Alfador

So, I had this digital alarm clock once. It was perfectly serviceable, except that it would go off at ass o clock in the morning on my day off. I'd triple check that the alarm wasn't set the

u/captnkurt

On second thought, OP, I think I'll pass on coming over to check out your wine collection.

u/tiny_purple_Alfador

So, I had this digital alarm clock once. It was perfectly serviceable, except that it would go off at ass o clock in the morning on my day off. I'd triple check that the alarm wasn't set the

u/boxelder1230

Maybe low battery in a smoke detector?

u/Steven2k7

Is it outside? I discovered audio mole repellent devices in my yard about a year after moving in that made a high pitch beeping sound every minute.

u/qualityvote2

Hello u/momaman420! Welcome to r/answers! --- For other users, does this post fit the subreddit? If so, **upvote this comment!** Otherwise, **downvote this comment!** And if it does brea

u/DexterCutie

So strange. I hope you find the source soon. That's got to be very frustrating. It would drive me mad.

u/Dan_706

They’re [mischievous bastards](https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/science/unlikely-suspect-caught-redhanded-over-failed-rocket-launch-in-bowen-qld/news-story/e489f5e9443d7209906d81e86

u/TurtleSandwich0

If you turn off every circuit breaker to your house you can tell if the sound is coming from something plugged in or if it is running off of battery.

u/qualityvote2

Hello u/momaman420! Welcome to r/answers! --- For other users, does this post fit the subreddit? If so, **upvote this comment!** Otherwise, **downvote this comment!** And if it does brea

u/Steven2k7

Is it outside? I discovered audio mole repellent devices in my yard about a year after moving in that made a high pitch beeping sound every minute.

u/tiny_purple_Alfador

So, I had this digital alarm clock once. It was perfectly serviceable, except that it would go off at ass o clock in the morning on my day off. I'd triple check that the alarm wasn't set the

u/Crying_Reaper

Could be something like an [Annoyatron](https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/thinkgeek/annoy_a_tron_20.cfm) that will beep for years to come.

u/momaman420

not that sound - it is exactly the **quickbooks desktop transaction sound** for those familiar with the software. you can probably google the sound.

u/Q8DD33C7J8

Do u have a modern fridge? They have an alarm on them if the power goes out even for a second it will ring an alarm to let you know.

u/boxelder1230

Maybe low battery in a smoke detector?

u/New-Adeptness-608

Commenting because I've been having this exact thing for months. It goes off near my workspace at home (im work from home). I have not been able to sort it out. It's become a sort of white no

u/boxelder1230

Maybe low battery in a smoke detector?

u/Dan_706

They’re [mischievous bastards](https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/science/unlikely-suspect-caught-redhanded-over-failed-rocket-launch-in-bowen-qld/news-story/e489f5e9443d7209906d81e86

u/Chem-Dawg

Is it by chance a heartbeat in time with a clock? Beating forever more? If so, look under your floorboards.

u/Chem-Dawg

Is it by chance a heartbeat in time with a clock? Beating forever more? If so, look under your floorboards.

u/Scorpiogre_rawrr

Probably a cellphone from someone phrogging in your place.

u/wizardswrath00

I have a similar experience. I have the same Westinghouse digital clock radio that I've had since I was 7, got it for my birthday that year. It's been with me through multiple moves, multiple

u/Far_South4388

Air tag

u/TurtleSandwich0

If you turn off every circuit breaker to your house you can tell if the sound is coming from something plugged in or if it is running off of battery.

u/Crying_Reaper

Could be something like an [Annoyatron](https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/thinkgeek/annoy_a_tron_20.cfm) that will beep for years to come.

u/captnkurt

On second thought, OP, I think I'll pass on coming over to check out your wine collection.

u/CompletelyPuzzled

Last unexplained bee-beep I had was from my wireless headset.

u/Far_South4388

Air tag

u/klydsp

A coworker ranked me with a small Bluetooth speaker hidden at my desk once and it made cricket sounds. Maybe that?

u/InvestmentCritical81

They have free Bluetooth apps you can download to try to find them, they show the battery life so you can look for the low life items.

u/momaman420

not that sound - it is exactly the **quickbooks desktop transaction sound** for those familiar with the software. you can probably google the sound.

u/captnkurt

On second thought, OP, I think I'll pass on coming over to check out your wine collection.

u/New-Adeptness-608

Commenting because I've been having this exact thing for months. It goes off near my workspace at home (im work from home). I have not been able to sort it out. It's become a sort of white no

u/qualityvote2

Hello u/momaman420! Welcome to r/answers! --- For other users, does this post fit the subreddit? If so, **upvote this comment!** Otherwise, **downvote this comment!** And if it does brea

u/captnkurt

On second thought, OP, I think I'll pass on coming over to check out your wine collection.

u/Crying_Reaper

Could be something like an [Annoyatron](https://www.fatbraintoys.com/toy_companies/thinkgeek/annoy_a_tron_20.cfm) that will beep for years to come.

u/captnkurt

On second thought, OP, I think I'll pass on coming over to check out your wine collection.

u/momaman420

not that sound - it is exactly the **quickbooks desktop transaction sound** for those familiar with the software. you can probably google the sound.

u/momaman420

not that sound - it is exactly the **quickbooks desktop transaction sound** for those familiar with the software. you can probably google the sound.

u/momaman420

Yes - this is most likely it. I have so many old devices, it has to be one of them. I need to go through my draw this weekend and go through each item. Rest assured I will update the post onc

u/klydsp

A coworker ranked me with a small Bluetooth speaker hidden at my desk once and it made cricket sounds. Maybe that?

u/Dan_706

They’re [mischievous bastards](https://www.thechronicle.com.au/technology/science/unlikely-suspect-caught-redhanded-over-failed-rocket-launch-in-bowen-qld/news-story/e489f5e9443d7209906d81e86

u/momaman420

# RESOLVED! A Brother MFC printer sitting directly in back of me had a firmware update indicator on the screen. I updated it and the sound was gone!

u/momaman420

haha - this isnt a bird but funny story!

u/senbenitoo

Came to say this too; my fridge beeps if the door is left slightly open

u/senbenitoo

Came to say this too; my fridge beeps if the door is left slightly open

u/TurtleSandwich0

If you turn off every circuit breaker to your house you can tell if the sound is coming from something plugged in or if it is running off of battery.

u/TurtleSandwich0

If you turn off every circuit breaker to your house you can tell if the sound is coming from something plugged in or if it is running off of battery.

u/momaman420

the same "quickbooks" sound?

u/qualityvote2

Hello u/momaman420! Welcome to r/answers! --- For other users, does this post fit the subreddit? If so, **upvote this comment!** Otherwise, **downvote this comment!** And if it does brea

u/momaman420

the same "quickbooks" sound?

u/tiny_purple_Alfador

So, I had this digital alarm clock once. It was perfectly serviceable, except that it would go off at ass o clock in the morning on my day off. I'd triple check that the alarm wasn't set the

u/captnkurt

On second thought, OP, I think I'll pass on coming over to check out your wine collection.

u/CompletelyPuzzled

Last unexplained bee-beep I had was from my wireless headset.

u/Far_South4388

Air tag

u/momaman420

Yes - this is most likely it. I have so many old devices, it has to be one of them. I need to go through my draw this weekend and go through each item. Rest assured I will update the post onc

u/Far_South4388

Air tag

u/momaman420

# RESOLVED! A Brother MFC printer sitting directly in back of me had a firmware update indicator on the screen. I updated it and the sound was gone!

u/Far_South4388

Air tag

u/Steven2k7

Is it outside? I discovered audio mole repellent devices in my yard about a year after moving in that made a high pitch beeping sound every minute.

u/momaman420

Yes - this is most likely it. I have so many old devices, it has to be one of them. I need to go through my draw this weekend and go through each item. Rest assured I will update the post onc

u/imemine8

There must be something electronic doing that, right? I recently couldn’t find the source of a really faint pinging for weeks, and finally realized it was the fake/ electric candle. I’m thi

u/Q8DD33C7J8

Do u have a modern fridge? They have an alarm on them if the power goes out even for a second it will ring an alarm to let you know.

u/klydsp

A coworker ranked me with a small Bluetooth speaker hidden at my desk once and it made cricket sounds. Maybe that?

u/momaman420

not that sound - it is exactly the **quickbooks desktop transaction sound** for those familiar with the software. you can probably google the sound.

u/DexterCutie

So strange. I hope you find the source soon. That's got to be very frustrating. It would drive me mad.

u/Scorpiogre_rawrr

Probably a cellphone from someone phrogging in your place.

u/DexterCutie

So strange. I hope you find the source soon. That's got to be very frustrating. It would drive me mad.

u/Scorpiogre_rawrr

Probably a cellphone from someone phrogging in your place.

u/InvestmentCritical81

They have free Bluetooth apps you can download to try to find them, they show the battery life so you can look for the low life items.

u/Chem-Dawg

Is it by chance a heartbeat in time with a clock? Beating forever more? If so, look under your floorboards.

u/New-Adeptness-608

Commenting because I've been having this exact thing for months. It goes off near my workspace at home (im work from home). I have not been able to sort it out. It's become a sort of white no

u/Chem-Dawg

Is it by chance a heartbeat in time with a clock? Beating forever more? If so, look under your floorboards.

u/DexterCutie

So strange. I hope you find the source soon. That's got to be very frustrating. It would drive me mad.

u/Q8DD33C7J8

Do u have a modern fridge? They have an alarm on them if the power goes out even for a second it will ring an alarm to let you know.

u/New-Adeptness-608

Commenting because I've been having this exact thing for months. It goes off near my workspace at home (im work from home). I have not been able to sort it out. It's become a sort of white no

u/klydsp

A coworker ranked me with a small Bluetooth speaker hidden at my desk once and it made cricket sounds. Maybe that?

u/Q8DD33C7J8

Do u have a modern fridge? They have an alarm on them if the power goes out even for a second it will ring an alarm to let you know.

u/TurtleSandwich0

If you turn off every circuit breaker to your house you can tell if the sound is coming from something plugged in or if it is running off of battery.

u/imemine8

There must be something electronic doing that, right? I recently couldn’t find the source of a really faint pinging for weeks, and finally realized it was the fake/ electric candle. I’m thi

u/momaman420

not that sound - it is exactly the **quickbooks desktop transaction sound** for those familiar with the software. you can probably google the sound.

u/wizardswrath00

I have a similar experience. I have the same Westinghouse digital clock radio that I've had since I was 7, got it for my birthday that year. It's been with me through multiple moves, multiple

u/InvestmentCritical81

They have free Bluetooth apps you can download to try to find them, they show the battery life so you can look for the low life items.

u/DexterCutie

So strange. I hope you find the source soon. That's got to be very frustrating. It would drive me mad.

u/New-Adeptness-608

Commenting because I've been having this exact thing for months. It goes off near my workspace at home (im work from home). I have not been able to sort it out. It's become a sort of white no

u/New-Adeptness-608

Commenting because I've been having this exact thing for months. It goes off near my workspace at home (im work from home). I have not been able to sort it out. It's become a sort of white no

u/imemine8

There must be something electronic doing that, right? I recently couldn’t find the source of a really faint pinging for weeks, and finally realized it was the fake/ electric candle. I’m thi

u/DexterCutie

So strange. I hope you find the source soon. That's got to be very frustrating. It would drive me mad.

u/imemine8

There must be something electronic doing that, right? I recently couldn’t find the source of a really faint pinging for weeks, and finally realized it was the fake/ electric candle. I’m thi

u/wizardswrath00

I have a similar experience. I have the same Westinghouse digital clock radio that I've had since I was 7, got it for my birthday that year. It's been with me through multiple moves, multiple

u/momaman420

not that sound - it is exactly the **quickbooks desktop transaction sound** for those familiar with the software. you can probably google the sound.

u/InvestmentCritical81

They have free Bluetooth apps you can download to try to find them, they show the battery life so you can look for the low life items.

u/Steven2k7

Is it outside? I discovered audio mole repellent devices in my yard about a year after moving in that made a high pitch beeping sound every minute.

u/momaman420

not that sound - it is exactly the **quickbooks desktop transaction sound** for those familiar with the software. you can probably google the sound.

u/qualityvote2

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u/momaman420

# RESOLVED! A Brother MFC printer sitting directly in back of me had a firmware update indicator on the screen. I updated it and the sound was gone!

u/klydsp

A coworker ranked me with a small Bluetooth speaker hidden at my desk once and it made cricket sounds. Maybe that?

u/tiny_purple_Alfador

So, I had this digital alarm clock once. It was perfectly serviceable, except that it would go off at ass o clock in the morning on my day off. I'd triple check that the alarm wasn't set the

u/boxelder1230

Maybe low battery in a smoke detector?

u/Golemo

I remember finding a really interesting video about new homeowners who had a similar experience, but the beep was different from quickbooks and a smoke detector. They eventually traced it to

u/tiny_purple_Alfador

So, I had this digital alarm clock once. It was perfectly serviceable, except that it would go off at ass o clock in the morning on my day off. I'd triple check that the alarm wasn't set the

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