A common question that users have is whether or not their alarm will still work while in Do Not Disturb mode. Being able to depend on your alarms is extremely important as many people use them to wake up for work or other important events.
The nature of the Do Not Disturb mode can be confusing with regard to phone alarms. Since the Do Not Disturb mode is intended to restrict all forms of notifications, it has left many wondering if their alarm will be allowed.
This guide will provide you with all of the information that you need to properly set your alarm so that it will go off even when your phone is in Do Not Disturb mode. You can use the information provided for you here to ensure that your alarm is always functioning as intended.
Will My Alarm Go Off On DnD?
Your alarm will still go off while your phone is in Do Not Disturb mode. That being said, you will need to use the method for setting your alarm correctly found later in this guide to ensure that it is allowed to bypass the notification restrictions set by Do Not Disturb mode.
Your alarm can be programmed to sound even while your phone is on silent mode. Phone designers realize that people might not want to receive phone calls during the night but will need their alarm to sound in the morning to wake them up.
The method to properly program your phone’s alarm so that it rings while in Do Not Disturb mode will be discussed in detail below. You can use this method to ensure that your alarm is properly set up to go off even in Do Not Disturb mode.
What Happens When Your Alarm Goes Off On And Texts You On Do Not Disturb Mode?
If your alarm has gone off and you have received a text notifying you of this while in Do Not Disturb mode, you likely have your alarm settings set to only notify you by text rather than sound a notification ring. When this happens, your alarm will still go off, but you will not receive any audible notification of this.
This includes any form of vibrating or ringing notification that would normally accompany an alarm. You will have to edit your alarm and Do Not Disturb settings before you will be able to use it properly with the Do Not Disturb mode.
The text alarm notification can be a good option for someone who will be looking at their phone for the text notification but does not wish there to be an audible sound.
Why Did My Alarm Not Go Off In Do Not Disturb Mode?
The next part of this guide will focus on the many different reasons that your alarm might not have properly gone off while in Do Not Disturb mode. You can use this information to accurately determine the root of your alarm issues.
Common causes of alarm issues with Do Not Disturb mode include volume issues, alarm time issues, and other user errors that could cause an alarm to not go off as intended. These issues will be discussed in detail in the list below, including ways that you can resolve these types of issues.
Once you have identified your alarm issue, you can use the methods found later in this guide to help you properly set up your alarm in Do Not Disturb mode so that it goes off as intended.
If you find that your alarm is not functioning properly in Do Not Disturb mode, you can use some of the troubleshooting suggestions included in this guide to help your resolve and avoid issues with your alarm in the future.
1. Volume Was Too Low
If the volume on your phone was too low when your alarm was scheduled to go off, it is likely that you simply did not hear it. Do Not Disturb mode will not affect how loud the alarm sound is when it is time for it to go off.
You will have to set the volume of the ringer for the alarm in the alarm settings menu. If you find that the volume of the ringer that you have currently set is low, this can often keep you from properly hearing it.
Your alarm most likely went off correctly, but just did not have the proper volume settings to be audible. This is an extremely common cause of alarm issues while in Do Not Disturb mode. You will need to edit the volume settings of your alarm in the alarm settings menu.
In the alarm settings menu, you will be able to change the alarm sound as well as the volume and vibration settings associated with the alarm.
2. Your Alarm Was Set To PM Instead Of AM
Another common cause of alarm issues is simply settings the AM and PM settings incorrectly. It is easy for users to accidentally set up their alarms at the wrong time of the day, especially if the alarm is being set up late at night while the user is tired.
When this happens, the alarm will not go off at the intended time and will instead go off at the later part of the day. This can cause you to not be woken up or notified of an event properly while on Do Not Disturb mode.
This can be frustrating and can cause users to be confused as to why their alarm did not go off properly while in Do Not Disturb mode. You should carefully examine the settings of any alarm that you wish to go off while in Do Not Disturb mode. This can help you be sure that your times are set correctly.
To edit the AM/PM settings of your alarm, you will have to enter into the alarm settings menu on your device. There you will be able to verify and switch any incorrect time settings that you may have set up.
It is important that you double-check the times set on your alarm so that you can ensure that the AM/PM settings are correct. Doing so can help ensure that you never miss any important events due to incorrect alarm settings.
3. You Did Not Hear It
If you simply did not hear the alarm, you might be led to believe that it did not go off properly while in Do Not Disturb mode. You should always ensure that your alarm volume is set loud enough that it will wake you up or notify you audibly when it goes off.
If your alarm volume is not set properly or you simply do not hear it, it will not properly wake you up or notify you. This is one of the most common causes of alarm issues while in Do Not Disturb mode.
It is easy to sleep through alarms or simply not hear them. You should keep your volume settings loud enough and your phone close enough to you that you will always hear any alarms that you have set up.
You can help avoid this issue by keeping your phone close to you and using the ring/vibrate function to help encourage you to wake up when it goes off. You can also help resolve this issue by developing and sticking to a sleeping schedule, improving bedtime routines, and treating any potential sleeping disorders that might be affecting you.
A proper sleep schedule is the most effective way that you can combat turning off your alarm in your sleep.
4. You Turned It Off When It Was Ringing But You Forgot Because You Were Asleep
Something that most people can relate to is turning their alarm off while half-asleep and not remembering once you have fully woken up. This is an extremely common occurrence and can happen without the user knowing until much later on.
This typically happens while the user is still technically asleep, as they will likely do it without thinking about it. This can be frustrating and can cause problems when attempting to use your alarm to wake up on time.
This can cause you to believe that your alarm did not go off properly while in Do Not Disturb mode. You can avoid this issue by setting up multiple alarms in a short period of time to ensure that you eventually wake up properly.
You can also help resolve this issue by developing and sticking to a sleeping schedule, improving bedtime routines, and treating any potential sleeping disorders that might be affecting you. A proper sleep schedule is the most effective way that you can combat turning off your alarm in your sleep.
How To Make Sure Alarm Goes Off On Do Not Disturb
If you are using an iPhone, to ensure that your alarm sounds correct while in Do Not Disturb mode you must first enter into the Settings menu of your phone.
1. In the Settings menu, you will see the Notifications tab. In the Notifications tab, you will need to enter into the Do Not Disturb menu.
2. In the Do Not Disturb menu, you will see options that will allow you to change the different types of restrictions that are in place while your phone is in Do Not Disturb mode. This includes alarm settings and phone call settings.
3. Once you have edited your settings to your liking in the Do Not Disturb menu, you will then need to enter into the Clock application on your phone. In the Clock application, you will then need to tap the Alarm button at the bottom of the screen.
4. Tap Edit at the top left of the screen and set the alarm to the proper time. Make sure that the AM/PM settings are correct and slide the button to the right to turn it on.
5. You will then need to enter into the alarm Sound menu found on the Alarm tab. Select the alarm sound that you want and make sure that the ringer volume is set to loud enough to be heard while sleeping.
6. After you have done this, you will have successfully set up an alarm that will go on in Do Not Disturb mode on your iPhone.
7. To edit your alarm settings on an Android device to go off properly while in Do Not Disturb mode you will first need to open the Settings menu. In the Settings menu, you will see the Notifications tab. In the Notifications tab, you will need to enter into the Do Not Disturb menu.
8. In the Do Not Disturb menu, you will see options that will allow you to change the different types of restrictions that are in place while your phone is in Do Not Disturb mode. This includes alarm settings and phone call settings. The allow exceptions menu will house all of these options for you to choose from.
9. Once you have edited your settings to your liking in the Do Not Disturb menu, you will then need to enter into the Clock application on your phone. In the Clock application, you will then need to tap the Alarm button at the bottom of the screen.
10. Tap Edit at the top left of the screen and set the alarm to the proper time. Make sure that the AM/PM settings are correct and slide the button to the right to turn it on.
11. You will then need to enter into the alarm Sound menu found on the Alarm tab. Select the alarm sound that you want and make sure that the ringer volume is set to loud enough to be heard while sleeping.
Once you have done this, you will successfully have set up an alarm that will go off correctly even while in Do Not Disturb mode on Android devices.
You should ensure that the ringer volume is set loud enough that you will be able to hear it. If it is not loud enough, you will likely not be woken up by your alarm. This can cause you to miss important events so it is important that you properly set up your alarm before attempting to use it in Do Not Disturb mode.
Final Thoughts
This guide has provided you with all of the information that you need to properly set up your alarm to go off in Do Not Disturb mode. It is important to be able to depend on your alarm to wake you up and notify you of important events.
Do Not Disturb mode is designed to silence all notifications including calls, texts, and other app notifications. That being said, alarms will be allowed to go off while in Do Not Disturb mode as long as the alarm has been set up properly.
If your alarm has not been set up properly to go off in Do Not Disturb mode then you will likely not receive an audible notification of your alarm going off and instead be texted a notification that your alarm has gone off.
Some common issues that have caused alarms to not go off correctly while in Do Not Disturb mode are low alarm volume, incorrect alarm time settings, or simply not hearing the alarm when it goes off.
No matter what issue you are experiencing with your alarm while in Do Not Disturb mode, this guide can help you ensure that your alarm settings are always correct and go off properly. Alarms are an important part of everyone’s daily life and many people depend on them to get to work and events on time.
Do Not Disturb mode is another widely utilized feature that people use to help avoid the call and text notifications while sleeping or busy. These two features work well with each other as long as the alarm settings are correct. This guide includes all the information so that you can do this.