Your iPhone alarm may be quiet because the ringtone volume is too low, the ringtone sound is soft, and ‘Attention-Aware Features.’ It could also be due to hardware damage or dust buildup on the speaker grill.
Hi, I’m Devansh. Being an iPhone user, I rely upon the native Clock app to wake me up on time every day. In this article, I’ll show three steps to make your iPhone alarm louder. I’ll also provide further guidance and answer common questions.
If you’ve slept through your iPhone’s alarm many times, keep reading to learn how to make it louder!
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3 Steps to Make Your iPhone Alarm Louder
You can make your iPhone alarm louder by following these three steps.
Step #1: Adjust Ringtone and Alert Volume
By default, you can’t control the ringtone and alert volume with the volume buttons on your iPhone. Instead, you need to open Settings, go to Sounds & Haptics, and adjust the volume slider under Ringtone and Alert Volume to an audible level.
If you want to change the ringtone and alert volume with the volume buttons, toggle on Change with Buttons.
Step #2: Set the Right Ringtone
Your iPhone offers a wide range of ringtones, but they vary in volume. For this reason, choosing the right ringtone that works best for you is essential. Open the Clock app, tap the Alarm tab, the alarm, and Sound.
Scroll through the list and choose the most effective ringtone. You can also purchase new ringtones (tap Tone Store) or use a song from Apple Music. Of course, avoid setting it to None. Once you’ve found the right ringtone, go back and tap Save.
Step #3: Disable Attention-Aware Features
It’s also possible your alarm is quiet because of Attention-Aware Features. To disable it, open Settings, go to Accessibility, Face ID & Attention, toggle off Attention-Aware Features, and enter your password to confirm.
Now, test your alarm. Open the Clock app, tap the Alarm tab, the alarm, Sound, and the chosen ringtone. If it plays at a sufficient volume, you can rest assured that it’ll deliver when needed.
If you’ve tried all the steps and your alarm is still quiet, the in-built speakers on your iPhone may be defective or have significant dust buildup. I recommend you contact Apple Support or visit an authorized service center to have your iPhone examined.
FAQs
Here are three common questions about the iPhone alarm quiet issue.
Can You Connect External Speakers to Your iPhone to Increase Alarm Volume?
Yes, that’s a great idea. You can do this using a dock or an external speaker. Apple says the alarm will play through the iPhone and the external audio device, whether wired or wireless.
Which Are the Best Third-Party Alarm Clock Apps in iOS?
You can check out Alarm Clock for Me, Alarmy, and Progressive Alarm Clock. They offer some innovative features but aren’t as reliable as the native Clock app.
Does Do Not Disturb Mode Silence the Alarm?
No. Even if you’ve enabled Do Not Disturb or set the Ring/Silent switch on the left-hand side of your iPhone to Silent, the alarm will still ring.
Conclusion
There are three main reasons why your iPhone alarm may be quiet: the ringtone volume is too low, the ringtone sound isn’t suitable, and Attention-Aware Features. Moreover, it’s also possible that your speakers are defective or have accumulated dust.
Whether for work, school, or an appointment, relying on your iPhone alarm to keep you on time is a common habit. By following the above steps, you can resolve the issue of a quiet iPhone alarm!
Do you have further questions about the iPhone alarm quiet issue? Let me know in the comments!
