You can customize your iPhone alarm sound — here’s how

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Waking up to the same alarm every morning can get monotonous, but the iPhone makes it easy to switch things up. Whether you prefer a gentle tone to ease you into the day or an energetic sound to kickstart your morning, you can customize your alarm to match your mood and routine.

With iOS 18 the customization options are nearly endless. You can change the color of your app icons, personalize your home screen, and even adjust the control center to suit your preferences. The Clock app is just as customizable, offering a range of built-in alarm tones and the ability to use a song from your iTunes library or a custom track from GarageBand.

Switching your alarm sound is quick and straightforward. Here’s how to change your iPhone's alarm sound to start your day on the right note.

1. Open the Clock app

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Start by opening the Clock app on your iPhone.

2. Tap the Alarms tab

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Navigate to the Alarms tab at the bottom of the screen.

3. Edit an existing alarm

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Tap Edit in the top-left corner, then select the alarm you want to customize.

4. Choose a new sound

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Tap Sound to browse the list of available tones. Scroll through options like Radar, Beacon, or Chimes.

5. Save your changes

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After selecting your preferred sound, go back and tap Save to confirm your changes.


Now that you've learned how change your iPhone alarm sound, why not check out some of our other useful guides. We break down simply and easily how to delete a wallpaper on your iPhone, how change your iPhone name, and how to turn off Apple Intelligence on your iPhone.

Kaycee Hill
Tutorials editor

Kaycee is an Editor at Tom’s Guide and has been writing for as long as she can remember. Her journey into the tech world began as Cazoo's Knowledge Content Specialist, igniting her enthusiasm for technology. When she’s not exploring the latest gadgets and innovations, Kaycee can be found immersed in her favorite video games, or penning her second poetry collection. 

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