Managing alarms across devices can be complex, particularly when controlling an iPhone alarm using an Apple Watch. Although the Apple Watch has its own independent alarm system, specific features let you handle iPhone alarms from your watch. This guide explains how to stop an iPhone alarm using your Apple Watch.
Can You Manage or Stop the Alarm on an Apple Watch From an iPhone?
No, alarms set directly on the Apple Watch work independently of your iPhone. You can’t control or manage Apple Watch alarms from your iPhone. However, alarms on the Apple Watch can be managed directly on the device using the Alarms app or through Siri on the watch itself.
On the other hand, if you set an alarm on your iPhone, notifications can be mirrored to your Apple Watch if you enable “Push Alerts from iPhone” in the Watch app under My Watch > Clock. This will let your watch notify you when the iPhone alarm goes off, but it does not allow the iPhone to manage alarms set on the watch.
Prerequisites for Stopping Alarms from an iPhone
Device Compatibility
Check if you have a compatible iPhone and Apple Watch. Typically, any Apple Watch running watchOS 6 or later paired with an iPhone running iOS 13 or later should support this feature.
Software Requirements
Both devices must be updated to the latest software versions for optimal functionality.
Ensuring Proper Device Sync
Ensure your Apple Watch and iPhone are paired and connected via Bluetooth or the same Wi-Fi network. This ensures seamless communication between devices.
Step-by-Step Guide to Stopping the Alarm on an iPhone from an Apple Watch
To stop an alarm set on your iPhone from your Apple Watch, follow these steps:
- Enable Push Alerts from iPhone on your Apple Watch:
- Open the Watch app on your iPhone.
- Tap My Watch, then select Clock.
- Turn on Push Alerts from your iPhone. This ensures your Apple Watch will notify you when an alarm goes off on your iPhone.
- Wait for the Alarm to Sound on iPhone:
When the alarm goes off on your iPhone, your Apple Watch will alert you (if the setting above is enabled). - Stop the Alarm from the Apple Watch:
- When the alarm sounds, your Apple Watch will show a notification.
- Swipe or tap on the Stop button in the notification on your Apple Watch to dismiss the alarm on your iPhone.
Two Options Available After Enabling ‘Push Alerts from iPhone’
When you enable “Push Alerts from iPhone” on your Apple Watch, it will allow you to receive notifications for alarms set on your iPhone, but the actions you can perform on your watch are somewhat limited. Here’s a clear breakdown of the actions you can perform with this setup:
- Stop the Alarm:
- Yes, you can stop the alarm on your iPhone directly from your Apple Watch by tapping the notification’s Stop button.
- Yes, you can stop the alarm on your iPhone directly from your Apple Watch by tapping the notification’s Stop button.
- Snooze the Alarm:
- Yes, you can snooze the alarm from your Apple Watch. When the alarm goes off on your iPhone, you will see the option to snooze it directly on your watch.
- Yes, you can snooze the alarm from your Apple Watch. When the alarm goes off on your iPhone, you will see the option to snooze it directly on your watch.
- Edit the Alarm:
- No, you cannot edit the alarm (change the time or settings) directly from your Apple Watch. To edit an alarm set on your iPhone, you’ll need to do it through the Clock app on the iPhone.
So, while you can stop or snooze an alarm set on your iPhone using your Apple Watch, editing the alarm requires access to the iPhone itself.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- Push Alerts Not Working:
- Ensure Push Alerts from iPhone is enabled in the Watch app under My Watch > Clock.
- Check that both your iPhone and Apple Watch are connected via Bluetooth and within range.
- Apple Watch Not Receiving iPhone Alarm Notifications:
- Make sure Do Not Disturb is off on both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Verify that Silent Mode on your Apple Watch is disabled.
- Apple Watch Not Stopping iPhone Alarm:
- Double-check that the Apple Watch has sufficient battery and is not in power-saving mode.
- Ensure your Apple Watch is updated to the latest watchOS version.
- Alarm Sync Issues:
- If the alarm set on your iPhone doesn’t sync to the Apple Watch, set alarms directly on the watch as alarms on the iPhone are not automatically synced.
- If the alarm set on your iPhone doesn’t sync to the Apple Watch, set alarms directly on the watch as alarms on the iPhone are not automatically synced.
- Alarm Notifications Delayed or Missing:
- Try restarting both the iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Ensure your iPhone is updated to the latest iOS version.
These steps should help resolve common issues with stopping an iPhone alarm from your Apple Watch. For more detailed troubleshooting, refer to Apple’s support resources.
Conclusion
While you can’t fully manage alarms across devices, enabling Push Alerts from iPhone on your Apple Watch gives you control over stopping or snoozing iPhone alarms. If you’re looking for further convenience, have you explored other ways to sync notifications between your devices for a smoother experience?