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SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Set an alarm

Choose a time and make sure the alarm is switched on.

iPhone · iOSAbout 2 minutes6 steps · 6 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 6

Open Clock

Tap the Clock app.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example screen with open clock highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Take your time. There’s no rush.
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STEP 1

Open Clock

Tap the Clock app.

Example screen with open clock highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Tap Alarms

Tap Alarms at the bottom of the screen.

Example Clock screen with Alarms highlighted.
Step 2

STEP 3

Add an alarm

Tap the plus sign and choose the time.

Example Alarms screen with + Add highlighted.
Step 3

STEP 4

Choose repeat days

Tap Repeat if the alarm should happen on particular days.

The picture shows an example time and repeat day. Set your own time and days.

Apple’s iOS 26 Add Alarm screen, showing the time picker, Repeat row and orange save tick.
Step 4

STEP 5

Save the alarm

Tap the orange tick at the top right.

The orange tick saves the alarm. Some iPhones show the word Save instead.

Apple’s iOS 26 Add Alarm screen, showing the time picker, Repeat row and orange save tick.
Step 5

STEP 6

Check it is on

Back in Alarms, check the switch beside your alarm is turned on (green).

Example screen with check it is on highlighted.
Step 6

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

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