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How to Change Alarm Sound on iPhone

Learn how to change an iPhone alarm sound, pick a tone or song, adjust volume, avoid silent alarms, troubleshoot, and use FAQs.

TechnologyEdited by Pramod Tiwari
2 min read

Quick Answer

To change an alarm sound on iPhone, open Clock, tap Alarm, choose Edit, select the alarm, tap Sound, pick a tone or song, go back, and tap Save.

What You Need

  • iPhone
  • Clock app
  • Existing alarm or new alarm
  • Sound enabled
  • Apple Music song if using music

Safety Precautions

  • Always tap Save after changing an alarm.
  • Check volume before relying on the alarm.
  • Do not choose None unless you want a silent alarm.
  • Test important alarms in advance.
  • Remember Sleep Schedule alarms may use separate settings.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Open Clock

    Open the Clock app on your iPhone.

  2. Step 2

    Go to Alarm

    Tap the Alarm tab.

  3. Step 3

    Edit alarm

    Tap Edit and choose an existing alarm, or create a new one.

  4. Step 4

    Open Sound

    Tap Sound to see tones and songs.

  5. Step 5

    Choose tone

    Select the alarm sound you want.

  6. Step 6

    Go back and save

    Return to the alarm screen and tap Save.

  7. Step 7

    Test volume

    Check ringtone and alert volume in Settings if needed.

Practical Example

Example: You change your weekday alarm from Radar to a softer tone, tap Save, and test the alarm before bedtime.

Common Mistakes

  • Forgetting to tap Save
  • Choosing None
  • Changing a different alarm
  • Keeping alert volume too low
  • Confusing alarm volume with media volume
  • Ignoring Sleep Schedule settings

Troubleshooting

Alarm still uses old sound

Edit the exact alarm again and tap Save.

Alarm is too quiet

Increase Ringtone and Alerts volume in Settings.

Song does not play

Check Apple Music availability and choose a downloaded or accessible song.

Sleep alarm is different

Edit Sleep Schedule alarm settings in Health or Clock.

FAQs

Can I use a song as an iPhone alarm?

Yes, if the song is available in your music library and supported.

Why is my alarm silent?

The sound may be set to None or alert volume may be too low.

Does silent mode stop alarms?

Clock alarms usually still sound, but volume and sound choice matter.

Can each alarm have a different sound?

Yes, edit each alarm separately.

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