To set an alarm on iPhone 11, open the Clock app, tap Alarms, then tap the + button. Set your desired time and tap Save to activate the alarm immediately.
How to set an alarm on iPhone 11
- Open the Clock app.
- Tap Alarms at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap the + button in the top-right corner.
- Set the alarm time using the scroll wheel.
- Optional: Tap Repeat to choose specific days, Label to name the alarm, Sound to pick a tone, and toggle Snooze on or off.
- Tap Save to confirm the alarm.
Your alarm is now active. Keep your iPhone charged and unmuted so the alarm sounds when it goes off. Apple’s current alarm instructions apply to iPhone generally and are available in the current iPhone support page and iPhone guide page.
Fix iPhone 11 alarm too quiet or silent
If your alarm sounds too quiet or you cannot hear it at all, adjust the ringer volume. Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics and drag the slider under Ringers And Alerts to a higher level. Also confirm that the alarm’s Sound setting is not set to None, open the alarm, tap Sound, and choose any available tone. Google’s Clock help says Android users who cannot hear alarms should turn on Clock notifications in Settings. Google’s alarm instructions apply to Android devices, Pixel phones, and Pixel tablets in the Android Clock help pages.
iPhone 11 alarm only vibrates
If your alarm vibrates but makes no sound, the alarm Sound is likely set to None. Open the Clock app, tap Alarms, tap Edit, then tap the alarm. Tap Sound and select any tone other than None. The alarm will then play audibly.
Alarm plays through headphones or speakers
When wired or wireless headphones or external speakers are connected, the iPhone 11 alarm plays through the built-in speakers as well as the connected audio device. This means you will hear the alarm even if headphones are in your ears, so you do not need to remove them to be woken up. Apple support notes that if headphones or speakers are connected, the alarm plays through the iPhone’s built-in speakers as well as wired and wireless headphones and speakers. A separate Apple community post says that on iOS 11 or later, the alarm does not play through wireless headphones and speakers, which conflicts with the newer support wording.
Manage and delete alarms
To change an existing alarm, open Clock > Alarms and tap Edit. Tap the alarm you want to modify, make your changes, then tap Save. To delete an alarm, swipe left on it from the Alarms screen and tap the red Delete button that appears.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the alarm setting on iPhone 11?
The alarm setting is inside the Clock app. Open Clock, then tap the Alarms tab at the bottom of the screen.
Can you name an alarm on iPhone 11?
Yes. When creating or editing an alarm, tap the Label field and enter a custom name such as “Morning Workout” or “Take Medicine.”
Can you make the alarm repeat?
Yes. Tap Repeat when setting or editing an alarm, then select the days of the week you want the alarm to sound.
Can you change the alarm sound?
Yes. Tap Sound when creating or editing an alarm, then choose from built-in ringtones, alert tones, or songs from your music library.
Does Do Not Disturb and silent mode affect the alarm?
No. The alarm still sounds at the set time even when Do Not Disturb and silent mode are enabled. Only the ringer and alerts are silenced, not alarms.
