The most common reason why an iPhone alarm is so quiet is that the "Ringtone and Alerts" volume setting under Settings > Sounds & Haptics is set too low. This volume slider controls the alarm volume along with ringtones and alert sounds. Additionally, if the "Change with Buttons" option under this setting is enabled, the side volume buttons affect the alarm volume, so it might have been unintentionally turned down. Another potential cause is the "Attention Aware Features" setting (under Settings > Face ID & Passcode), which can lower the alarm volume if the phone detects that you're looking at it while it rings. To fix a quiet iPhone alarm:
- Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics.
- Increase the "Ringtone and Alerts" volume slider.
- Optionally, disable "Change with Buttons" to prevent accidental volume changes.
- Check and consider disabling "Attention Aware Features."
Also check that the alarm sound is not set to "None" in the Clock app and review any Focus or Sleep modes that might interfere with alarm sounds. These steps should help make the iPhone alarm louder and more reliable.
