iPhone Alarms Now Loud Even with Apple Watch

A new feature in iOS 26.4 addresses a common concern for users who wear their Apple Watch to bed. Previously, when an iPhone was paired with an Apple Watch during sleep, alarms set on the iPhone would exclusively play on the watch, often as silent haptic vibrations. This could be problematic for individuals needing a more robust alarm to ensure they wake up on time.

Thankfully, the latest iOS update introduces a solution. For alarms configured within a Sleep Schedule, users can now enable a new toggle labeled 'Always Play on iPhone.' This setting, disabled by default, ensures that when the Apple Watch is worn to sleep, alarms will simultaneously sound on both the iPhone and the Apple Watch. This dual-alarm functionality caters to users who benefit from sleep tracking features but still rely on loud audible alerts to start their day.