Imagine this: You bought a new Apple watch, expecting it to help with your daily chores. But when you try to set your alarm, you are unable to find the place for it. 

Sounds familiar? 

This is not a problem only faced by you. Millions of new Apple Watch users face the same issue when it comes to setting an alarm on their Apple Watches. 

If you have been wondering how to set alarm on Apple Watch, we have you covered. 

How To Set Alarm On Apple Watch?

Once you know how an Apple Watch works, it’s very easy to set an alarm on the device. Let’s go into a detailed step-by-step method on how to set alarm on Apple Watch. 

Open the Alarms App

• Press the digital crown on the screen of the Apple Watch to open the app menu.
• Select the Alarms app by scrolling down. The icon looks like an alarm clock

Create a New Alarm

• When you are inside the app, click on the ‘+’ icon to set a new alarm

Set the Alarm Time

• Turn the Digital Crown to adjust the hours and minutes.
• Tap on AM or PM to select the correct time of day.
• Tap the checkmark to save the alarm time.

Customise Alarm Settings

• Tap the alarm time to access options for repeating the alarm, setting a label, and snoozing.
• You can also choose a custom alarm sound.

Now that you have a complete overview of how to set alarm on Apple Watch, let’s explain a few more facets of the alarm that might come in handy in times of need. 

How to Set Repetitive Alarm on Apple Watch?

Suppose you want to wake up at 7.00 AM every morning to get ready for work barring the weekends. How do you set an alarm for that? 

It is very simple actually. 

To set a repeating alarm on your Apple Watch, just open the Alarms app, hit the “+” button, choose your time, and then tap on the alarm to adjust the repeat options (like daily or weekly) and any other settings you want.

How to Set Alarm on Apple Watch to Vibrate Only?

If you are like me, you don’t like to wake up in the morning by the sound of your alarm and want your Apple Watch to just vibrate to wake you up. 

If you have ever wondered, is there a way? 

Well, there is. Simply enable Silent Mode on your Apple Watch by tap the bell icon and then set the alarm. Your alarm won’t ring, you will just get a vibration on your Apple Watch. 

How to Set Silent Alarm on Apple Watch?

To set a silent alarm on your Apple Watch, you can either activate Silent Mode or Theater Mode. 

This will silence all alerts and notifications, but don’t worry—you’ll still feel those haptic alerts. 

Alternatively, you can create a custom silent alarm using the Alarms app on your iPhone.

Also Read: Changing Apple Watch Band

How to Turn Off Alarm on Apple Watch?

Done with your alarm and want to turn it off and sleep till you feel absolutely rested? Here’s what to do:

• Open the Alarms app: On your Apple Watch, open the Alarms app. 
• Locate the alarm: Find the alarm you want to turn off in the list of alarms. 
• Toggle the switch: Tap the switch next to the alarm to turn it off. 
• To delete the alarm completely: Swipe to the left on the alarm and tap “Delete”. 

Set an Alarm on Apple Watch? Child’s Play!

Now that you know every facet about the alarm system on Apple Watch, hope your query, “How to set alarm on Apple Watch?” have been answered to your satisfaction. Set an alarm, customize it, set a vibrate-only alarm, or set a silent alarm, you can do all you want to with the help of this guide. Feel free to ask any questions and share your opinions. We would love to hear from you.