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How to Set a Song as an iPhone Alarm
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Add music to alarm: Tap Clock app > Alarm > Plus (+) (or Edit > select alarm). Enter a time > tap Sound > pick a song.Set timer to stop music: Tap Clock app > Timer > set time length > When Timer Ends > Stop Playing > Set.Your Apple alarm clock only works with songs that are saved in the Music app on your iPhone. This article explains how to set an alarm with music on iPhone iOS 6 and above, and how to set a timer to stop playing music on iPhone iOS 12 and above. How to Add Music to an iPhone Alarm
Setting an alarm with music is done differently than setting ringtones on an iPhone. To make a music alarm, select the Clock app. In the Clock app, select Alarm from the bottom menu bar. Select the plus (+) sign to set up a new alarm. Or, to edit an existing alarm, tap Edit in the upper-left corner, then select the alarm to add music. Select Sound. Then, under Songs, tap Pick a song. From your Library, choose the song you want to set as the alarm sound. In the upper-left corner, select Back, then select Save in the upper-right corner. Set Up the Timer to Stop Music
The Clock app has a Stop Playing feature that automatically turns off any music, video clip, TV show, etc., that's playing on your iPhone. Start the Stop Playing timer, then turn on your music and doze off to your favorite tunes, confident that your iPhone will turn off the music when you want it to. On the iPhone home screen, open the Clock app. Choose Timer in the lower-right corner. Use the two virtual spin wheels to set the countdown timer to play music. For example, to play the music for an hour, set the time to 1 hour. Select When Timer Ends. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and choose Stop Playing. Then, select Set in the upper-right corner to save your choice. Go to the app where your music is, and start playing it. Return to the Clock app and select Timer. Then, select Start to activate the timer. The music stops playing automatically after the time you set elapses. You must switch When Timer Ends back to a tone if you need to use your timer for other purposes and want to hear it go off. Can' t Find the Right Alarm Clock Song
Your personal Apple alarm clock only works with songs that are saved to your phone in the iPhone Music app. Unfortunately, this means you can't set the iPhone alarm music to something from Spotify, Pandora, or other music streaming apps. To make a specific song your alarm on iPhone, use Apple Music to purchase the song or sync your iPhone with your computer to transfer the song from iTunes to the iPhone. You can also download free ringtones and make your own iPhone ringtones to use as custom alarm clock sounds. How to Fix an iPhone Alarm That's Not Working FAQ How do I make a Spotify song my alarm on iPhone? You'll need a third-party app and Spotify Premium to use a Spotify song as an alarm on your iPhone. For example, download the Alarm Clock for Spotify iPhone app. In the app, sign in to Spotify, go to the Alarms section, select Add, and choose a Spotify alarm song for your iPhone. How do I make a song my alarm on Android? On an Android device, open the Clock app, tap Alarm, and tap your current alarm sound to change it. Tap Add New and navigate to a song you've downloaded on your Android device. If you have YouTube Music, Pandora, or Spotify, you'll have the option to choose songs from these services. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change the Alarm Sound on iPhone How to Change Snooze Time on iPhone Do Alarms Go Off When a Phone is On Silent? How to Set Alarm on Apple Watch How to Make a Song Your Ringtone On iPhone iPhone Alarm Not Working? Here Are 10 Ways to Fix It How to Turn up the Alarm Volume on iPhone The 9 Best Free Music Streaming Apps for iOS and Android (2022) How to Stop Apple Music From Automatically Playing How to Manually Add Music to Your iPhone How to Change the Default Ringtone on Your iPhone How to Set a Custom Ringtone on iPhone How to Use the iPad Control Panel How to Set An Alarm On Android Devices How to Set a Timer on an iPhone Camera How to Set Alexa Alarm to Music Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies