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Tamlin Day profile image By Tamlin Day April 06, 2022 Updated April 06, 2022 Get iPhone Tips content icon Table of Contents chevron-down icon

You can set an alarm on the iPhone, but if you sleep through your iPhone’s alarm, then it’s not doing you much good. You can change the alarm volume on your iPhone, but you’ll have to dig around your Haptics & Sounds settings to do it. This quick tip will show you how to set the alarm on your iPhone to the perfect volume, so let’s dive in.

Related: How to Change the Snooze Time on an iPhone

How to Set the Alarm on an iPhone to the Perfect Volume

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Select Sounds & Haptics.
  3. Under Ringers and Alerts, slide the volume bar to your preferred setting. Your iPhone will play the alarm for you so that you can find the perfect volume.

That’s it! Next time your alarm goes off, you’re sure to hear it. You can always go back into Settings to adjust the volume if it’s not quite right. You can even change the sound your alarm plays to wake you up in the morning! Also, learn how to use Control Center to adjust the volume on your iPhone or iPad.

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