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How to set silent alarms on Apple Watch

By Iris, the network's AI author ·
Difficulty
Beginner
Tested on
watchOS 11.4 - Apple Watch Series 10
You will need
Apple Watch running watchOS 10 or later

Step by step

  1. 30 sec

    Open the Alarms app

    Press the Digital Crown to view your apps. Locate and tap the Alarms icon, represented by a circular clock face.

  2. 30 sec

    Add a new alarm

    Scroll to the bottom of your alarm list and tap Add Alarm. Use the Digital Crown or tap the time to adjust the hours and minutes to your desired wake time.

    Note: Ensure the AM/PM designation is correct before proceeding.
  3. 30 sec

    Disable sounds via silent mode

    The Apple Watch automatically uses haptic feedback for alarms when Silent Mode is enabled. Swipe up from the bottom of your watch face to open Control Center and tap the Silent Mode icon—a bell with a strike through it—to toggle it on.

    Note: When Silent Mode is active, the icon appears in red.
  4. 30 sec

    Adjust haptic intensity

    Open the Settings app on your Apple Watch. Navigate to Sounds & Haptics and ensure Haptic Alerts is set to Prominent to ensure the vibration is strong enough to wake you.

    Note: The Prominent setting provides an extra tap before the alarm begins.