You would think that changing the volume of an alarm on your iPhone is an easy task, but that isn’t the case. The option to alter the alarm volume is missing from the ‘Alarm’ tab in the Clock app. This may throw some users for a loop. If you are a heavy sleeper, setting the alarm volume at the highest possible setting must be crucial for you. So, how do you go about this task? Let’s take a look at how you can adjust the volume of an alarm on an iPhone.
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Before you begin, here’s how you can set an alarm on your iPhone
Step 1: Launch the Clock app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Hit the plus icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Swipe up and down on the hour and minutes dials to set the time for the alarm to ring.
Step 4: Use the Repeat option to set the days on which you want the alarm to ring.
Step 5: Hit Label to name your alarm.
Step 6: Tap on Sounds to set an alarm tone.
Step 7: Use the toggle switch for Snooze to turn it on for this particular alarm.
Step 8: Once you’re done, hit Save at the top right corner of the screen.
Adjust the volume of an alarm on your iPhone
Step 1: Go to Settings.
Step 2: Select Sound and Haptics.
Step 3: Drag the slider under Ringtone and Alert Volume to change the intensity of the alarm sound. Dragging the slider to the left will decrease the volume while dragging it to the right will increase it. Your iPhone will play a sample tone to give you an idea of the volume at every level.
Step 4: Turn on the toggle switch for Change with Buttons to alter the alarm volume using the volume rocker keys.
Can’t hear your alarm sound? Make sure you’ve set the right tone
Step 1: Launch the Clock app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Switch to the Alarm tab.
Step 3: Tap the Edit option at the top left corner of the screen.
Step 4: Select the alarm in question.
Step 5: Tap on Sound and select a tone from the list. If you do not have any tone for the alarm, it will vibrate without making any sound.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I set an alarm on my iPhone?
Open the Clock app on your iPhone, switch to the Alarm tab, and hit the plus icon at the top right corner of the screen to set an alarm.
Where is the option to adjust the volume of an alarm on an iPhone?
If you want to adjust the volume of an alarm on your iPhone, you will need to go to Settings>Sound and Haptics and drag the slider under Ringtone and Alert Volume. If you want to change the volume using the volume rocker keys, turn on the toggle switch for Change with Buttons.
If my iPhone is connected to my AirPods will the alarm ring through my phone?
If your iPhone is paired to your AirPods or wired headphones, the alarm will ring on the audio accessory as well as the phone.
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Conclusion
This is how you can adjust the alarm volume on your iPhone. For ease of access, turn on the ‘Change with Buttons’ option in the Sound and Haptics settings to control the ringer volume with the volume rocker keys. You can also use a third-party alarm app on your iPhone. Do you have a favourite? Let us know in the comments!
