Waking up to the same alarm every day can become monotonous. Fortunately, Apple provides several ways to personalize your iPhone’s alarm sound, from built-in tones to custom songs. Here’s how to change your iPhone alarm sound.
How to Set a Custom Alarm Sound on an iPhone
If the default alarm tones don’t suit you, you can use a song from your music library or purchase a ringtone from the iTunes Store.
Set a Song as Your Alarm Sound
Step 1: Open the Clock app and go to the Alarms tab.
Step 2: Tap the + icon to create a new alarm, or select an existing alarm.
Step 3: Tap on Sound.
Step 4: Choose a downloaded song under the Songs section. Alternatively, tap Pick a Song to select one from your Apple Music library.
Step 5: Go back to the previous page and tap Save in the top-right corner to save changes.
Buy a Tone for Your Alarm
Step 1: From the Alarms tab in the Clock app, add a new alarm or select an existing one.
Step 2: Tap on Sound.
Step 3: Now, tap on Tone Store under the Store section.
Step 4: You’ll be redirected to the App Store to install the iTunes Store app if it’s not already on your iPhone.
Step 5: In iTunes Store, browse or search for a song and purchase it.
Step 6: Once downloaded, go back to the alarm settings and select the purchased song under the Songs section.
Step 7: Go back to the main alarm page and tap Save.
How to Change Your Alarm Sound on an iPhone
If you prefer to use one of the built-in alarm sounds, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Clock app on your iPhone and go to the Alarms tab.
Step 2: Tap the + icon in the top-right corner to create a new alarm. Or, select one of the existing alarms to change its sound.
Step 3: Now, tap on Sound.
Step 4: Next, choose a tone listed under Ringtones.
Step 5: Alternatively, scroll down to the bottom, tap on Classical, and select one from the classical alarm sound options.
Step 6: Now, tap Back in the upper-left corner to go to the main alarm screen and tap Save in the top-right to save the alarm settings.
How to Change Alarm Sound Vibration Pattern on iPhone
You can customize the vibration pattern for your alarm, or even disable vibration altogether.
Step 1: In the Clock app, go to Alarms, and either add a new Alarm or select an existing one.
Step 2: Tap on Sound and choose Haptics on the following screen.
Step 3: Next, choose one of the available options under the Standard section.
Step 4: You can choose the None option if you want to disable vibration for the alarm clock on your iPhone.
Step 5: Alternatively, tap on Create New Vibration.
Step 6: Tap with your fingers on the screen to record a new vibration pattern.
Step 7: Once done, tap Stop, then Save in the top-right corner.
Step 8: Give your vibration a name and tap the Save button.
Step 9: Finally, go back and tap Save to save the alarm.
Personalizing your iPhone’s alarm sound and vibration can significantly improve your wake-up experience, making mornings a little less jarring. With a range of customizable options, you can tailor your alarm to perfectly suit your preferences.