Have you found yourself sleeping in unexpectedly lately due to your iPhone alarm failing to...

Published: 4:23 am May 4, 2024
Updated: 11:49 am October 8, 2025
iPhone Users Left in a Lurch as Alarms Fail to Sound Off

Have you found yourself sleeping in unexpectedly lately due to your iPhone alarm failing to go off? You’re not alone. iPhone users worldwide, including in the UK, have been experiencing issues with their alarms not sounding off as scheduled, leading to tardiness for work and school.

The built-in alarm feature within the Clock app of iPhones has long been relied upon by users to wake them up on time. However, in recent days, a glitch affecting the alarm function has left many users frustrated and late for their commitments.

Social media platforms have been flooded with reports from individuals sharing their experiences of missed alarms. One Twitter user lamented, “The alarm in my iPhone has failed to go off for the last two mornings, causing me to lie in. I thought there was a problem with my phone but it seems to be a more widespread glitch affecting lots of users. I have found the whole experience to be most alarming.”

According to reports, the glitch appears to prevent iPhones from emitting any sound when alarms are set, regardless of the device’s volume settings.

Acknowledging the issue, Apple has stated that it is aware of the problem and is actively working on a solution. In a statement, the tech giant said, “We are aware of an issue causing some alarms on iPhone to not play a sound as expected, and we are working to quickly fix this.”

While a definitive cause of the problem has not yet been identified, some social media users have suggested potential workarounds. One common suggestion is to disable the “attention aware features” on iPhones, which may be interfering with the alarm function.

In the meantime, iPhone users are advised to double-check their alarm settings before going to bed, ensuring that their alarms are correctly set and that the volume is turned up. With Apple working to resolve the issue, users can hopefully soon rely on their alarms once again to wake them up on time.

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