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How to Set an Alarm on an iPhone

Set a wake-up alarm on an iPhone: open the Clock app, add a time, choose repeat days, and save it.

How to Set an Alarm on an iPhone: step-by-step guide

The Clock app sets an alarm in about a minute. Watch the video, then set one on your own phone.

  1. Unlock your iPhone and find the Clock app.

  2. Tap Alarm at the bottom of the screen.

  3. Tap the plus sign in the top corner.

  4. Spin the wheels to the hour and minute you want, and choose AM or PM.

  5. Tap Repeat and pick the days you want the alarm, such as weekdays.

  6. Tap Sound to choose a tone you will hear.

  7. Tap Save. The alarm shows as on with the switch turned green.

Helpful tips

  • You can also say Hey Siri, set an alarm for 7 AM.
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