How to Change Your Alarm Sound on iPhone

How to Change Your Alarm Sound on iPhone. Wake Up to Your Favorite Sounds.

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Tired of the same old alarm tone? Your iPhone lets you customize alarm sounds to anything from gentle chimes to your favorite song. Here’s how to set the perfect wake-up call.

iPhone How to Change Alarm Sound.

This guide works on all iPhones including the iPhone 16 Pro Max (iOS 18.4.1) and older models.

How to Change to a Built-in Alarm Sound

1. Open the Clock app
2. Tap the Alarm tab at the bottom
3. Tap Edit on an existing alarm or the + to create a new one
4. Tap Sound
5. Browse through the available tones (like Radar, Marimba, or Slow Rise)
6. Tap any sound to preview it
7. Select your preferred tone
8. Tap Back then Save

How to Use a Song as Your Alarm

Want to wake up to your favorite track?

1. Follow steps 1-4 above to reach the Sound menu
2. Scroll to the very top and tap Pick a Song
3. Select Songs, Artists, or Playlists
4. Choose your desired song
5. Tap Back then Save

Note: The song must be downloaded to your device (not streaming-only)

How to Make Your Alarm Louder

For heavy sleepers:

1. While setting your alarm, press the Volume Up button on your iPhone’s side
2. Or go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics and adjust the volume slider
3. Choose louder built-in tones like Radar or Signal

Setting Different Sounds for Multiple Alarms

Create unique tones for different purposes:

1. Create a new alarm or edit an existing one
2. Tap Sound
3. Select a different tone for each alarm
4. Give each alarm a distinct label (like “Workday” or “Weekend”)

Helpful Alarm Tips

• Test your alarm volume before relying on it
• Place your phone on a hard surface to amplify the sound
• The vibration feature helps when sound is off
• “Bedtime” alarms in the Health app offer gentler wake-up options

Now you can say goodbye to jarring default alarms and hello to personalized wake-up calls. Whether you prefer soothing melodies or energetic beats, your iPhone can handle it.

Having trouble with alarm sounds? Make sure your phone isn’t on silent mode and that the alarm volume is turned up.

Which alarm sound did you choose? Let us know your favorite in the comments!