Can the iPhone Alarm Volume be Separate From the Ringer?

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No, but we go over some ways to adjust your iPhone alert volume

Co-authored by Hannah Dillon Reviewed by Luigi Oppido

Last Updated: January 4, 2025 Fact Checked

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Is it possible?

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Setting Different Alarm Sounds

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Changing Volume in Settings

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Changing Volume with Buttons

If you have an iPhone, you may be wondering if you can separate your phone's ringer and alarm volumes. Unfortunately, this is not a feature on iPhones. You can, however, adjust your iPhone's ringer and alarm volume in the Settings app, and you can allow the side buttons to control your ringer/alarm volume so you can change it on the fly. Keep reading to learn more.

Separating iPhone Ringer and Alarm Volume

Unfortunately, you cannot separate your ringer and alarm volume on your iPhone. You can change your settings to adjust your ringer and alarm volume with the buttons via Settings > Sounds & Haptics so you can change the volume quickly, however.

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Can you separate alarm and ringer volume?

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No, you cannot have different volumes for your ringer and your alarms. Unfortunately, Apple does provide a way for iPhone or iPad users to separate these volumes. Your ringtone and alarms will be at the same volume.
- If you want to change your ringer and alarm volume, jump ahead to our sections on how to change them via settings and the side buttons.

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Setting Different Sounds For Each Alarm

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You can do this by tapping the Clock app on your Home Screen, from the App Library, or by pulling down from the upper-right corner to open the Control Center and tapping the timer icon (between the flashlight and calculator).
It's at the bottom of the screen and is the second option on the list (between World Clock and Stopwatch). It has an icon of an alarm clock.
This will pull up the alarm's settings.
If you've never changed your alarm's sound, it will say Alarm.
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Choose a new ringtone for your alarm. Tapping on a ringtone will play it so you can preview what it sounds like. Press < Back once you're happy with your choice.
- Tap Classic at the bottom of the list for even more ringtone options.
- Tap Tone Store to visit the Apple ringtone store to purchase more ringtones.
- Tap Download All Purchased Tones if you've previously purchased ringtones but they're not showing up to choose.
- Try making a custom ringtone sound if you want to use your favorite song or sound effect as an alarm.

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Changing Ringer & Alarm Volume in Settings

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The app icon is gray and has a series of gears. By default, this app is in the dock at the bottom of your Home Screen.
The icon is a speaker with a red background. You'll have to scroll a bit to find this option.
Your phone will play a sample sound so you can hear how loud the ringer/alarm will be.^{[1]
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Changing Ringer & Alarm Volume with Buttons

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The app icon is gray and has a series of gears. By default, this app is in the dock at the bottom of your Home Screen.
The icon is a speaker with a red background. You'll have to scroll a bit to find this option.
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Toggle on Change with Buttons. Now, when you press the volume buttons on the side of your device, you will adjust the volume of the ringer and alarm instead of your iPhone volume.
- If you're currently listening to something, the volume buttons will instead adjust the iPhone volume. To change your ringer and alarm volume, pause your music or video.