When you set an alarm on your iPhone, you expect it to go off at the designated time to wake you up or remind you of an appointment. But what happens if you’re on a phone call when the alarm is scheduled to sound?
Yes, iPhone Alarms Sound During Calls
The short answer is yes – your iPhone alarm will still go off even if you’re on a regular cell phone call or FaceTime call when the alarm time hits.
When your alarm sounds during a call, it will briefly interrupt the call audio. This means you won’t be able to hear the person you’re speaking with, and they won’t be able to hear you either. The alarm sound will play through the iPhone’s internal speaker, so the person on the other end of the call won’t hear it.
So if you have an important early morning call scheduled, be sure to set your alarm for after the call! Or if you have a recurring morning alarm set, keep in mind it will briefly disrupt any calls in progress when it goes off.
There are a couple caveats to be aware of when it comes to iPhone alarms during calls:
If you receive an incoming call when your alarm is actively sounding, your alarm will be silenced. It won’t turn back on automatically when the call ends.
If your alarm begins to sound during a call and you snooze or disable it, your iPhone may have some issues restoring proper function after the call ends. The alarm may not start again or your call audio may have problems.
So it’s best to let any alarms fully sound and end without manually adjusting them if possible.
Make Sure Your Alarm Settings Are Correct
For your alarm to reliably sound during calls, double check these settings:
- Your iPhone ringer/silent switch is set to on rather than silent mode.
- Your individual alarm sound is set to an audible ringtone or sound, not the “None” option.
- The general iPhone alarm volume is turned up sufficiently.
As long as these settings are configured, your alarm is most likely to cut through any calls as intended. But you can always test it out ahead of time by placing a call and setting a 1 minute timer alarm to see that it works as expected.
While iPhone alarms going off mid-call can be disruptive, it’s good to know they will still sound to prevent you from sleeping through important morning calls. Just be aware of the potential interruption and plan any essential early calls around your scheduled wake-up time. With this knowledge, you can rest assured your iPhone will keep you on track.