Can’t hear your iPhone alarm or is it ringing too loud? We show you how you can configure its volume to your liking and the most common errors.
Today, many people when waking up or setting up events, they use iPhone alarms, instead of a classic alarm clock and other similar tools. In principle, this is a good idea that solves a problem for many users, since they do not need other devices. However, computer equipment is still prone to possible failures, and iPhone alarms are no less so.
It is possible that, Occasionally, your iPhone alarm has sounded too low, so you may not have been able to hear it And if his mission was to wake you up, he might not have accomplished it. Or, conversely, there is also the possibility that you accidentally increased the volume of the alarm of your iPhone, in such a way that it was too rough. However, don’t worry, because changing the alarm volume in the Clock app on iPhone is easy.
So you can adjust the alarm volume as you like on the iPhone
As we mentioned, The first part of troubleshooting your iPhone alarm clock is adjusting the volume of the same. This is something quite simple to do, although the steps to follow vary slightly depending on whether you are using alarm mode or regular alarms on your phone.
Increase or decrease the volume of your set alarms with iOS wake-up mode
In case you have the iPhone alarm related to the Health app, it is highly likely that use the so-called mode Awakening present in the Clock application from your iPhone. That means you add in the hours you start to rest and wake up, with reminders to fall asleep and all the built-in features Apple has to do with sleep health.
If this is your case, to be able to raise or lower the volume of the alarm on your iPhone, just follow these steps:
- Open the app Clock from your phone.
- At the bottom, be sure to select Alarm in the available tabs.
- Now at the top click on the “Edit” button that appears next to the time in the configuration options of Dream | Awakening.
- Go down to the bottom, up to the section Alarm options.
- Use the slider that appears to adjust the volume of your alarm. You can turn it up or down as you like, and you’ll hear a small sample so you can make sure you’re set up correctly.
- When you are done, click the “OK” button that you will find in the upper right corner of the screen to save the settings.
Change the volume of standard alarms on your iPhone
Another option which, Even if you are using the Clock app on your iPhone, have the alarms set manually for each hour, without using the function. Awakening present in it. If this is your case, the alarm volume is linked to the general alert volume on your iPhone (the same which is used for calls and notifications).
However, since the buttons don’t change the ringtone volume by default, the truth is that changing the intensity with which iPhone alarms sound can be a bit tricky. However, This is something that you can configure in an easy way through your phone settings by following these steps.
- On your iPhone, open the app Settings the Settings which will appear on the home screen.
- Once inside, in the main menu, select the option “Sounds and vibrations”.
- Now using the slider which you will find in the section Bell and notice, adjust the volume of your alarms.
For additional information, If you want, you can also enable the “Adjust with Buttons” option from there.. This way, if you use the volume buttons, the alarm volume will also be configured, as long as you are not playing some type of media content on your iPhone.
What to do if the iPhone alarm does not sound or cannot be heard
While it usually does not, it is possible that the iPhone alarm will not sound or, when it does, it may not be heard. If this happens to you, we suggest below some tips and ideas that can help you solve the problem
- Make sure your iPhone has enough battery– The alarms only ring if the phone is switched on. If the battery runs out, the phone switches off and therefore the alarms do not ring.
- Change the alarm tone– You may have set an alarm tone that is not heard. We recommend that you check it in the Clock app settings. And if you are hearing impaired, setting a regular alarm is often better than using the mode. Awakening iOS, because the tones to choose from are a little steeper.
- Check connected devices– If you have a headset or speaker connected via bluetooth or any other means to the iPhone, the alarm will be played on this device. It is usually best to ring it through the iPhone’s own speaker because that way there is a better chance that you will hear it.
- Restart your iPhone: Maybe an iOS process running in the background can prevent your alarm from ringing. If you turn your phone off and then on again, you may be able to solve these specific types of issues.
Ultimately, If none of the tips work, it might be a good idea to restore iPhone to factory data., as this will install the latest version of iOS and fix any issues. To do this, on a Mac with macOS Catalina or later, open Finder, or on a Mac with macOS Mojave, an earlier version, or on a PC, open iTunes. Then connect your iPhone to the computer and click “Restore iPhone”.
Other, You can always contact Apple, because your iPhone may have a problem related hardware not so easy to repair. This can be done through their website, by calling AppleCare, or by using the free Apple Support app.
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