Apple Watch on bedtime mode and silent mode. I didn’t wake up to silent alarm.

Hey Apple Community. It got me a bit puzzled this morning. I set my bed time to 10pm-5am wake up and had my watch on silent. Luckily I didn’t miss work as the 5 am wake up was to go to the gym.


I must of slept through my alarm as I woke up at 6am instead seeing my alarm watch screen face.


Did the watch perhaps forget to vibrate ? Or maybe I am a deep sleeper and I need the sound and vibrate on also ? I’m sure I didn’t turn vibrate off.


Thanks in advance.

Apple Watch Series 6, watchOS 7

Posted on Oct 6, 2020 10:46 AM

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Oct 12, 2020 9:39 AM in response to MetalZone

Greetings, MetalZone!


Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities! It sounds like you’re not getting haptic alerts on your Watch. First, check out these articles to Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and to Update your Apple Watch to be sure your devices are running the latest operating systems available. 


Next check out this article to Change the audio and notification settings on your Apple Watch and be sure the haptics are turned on for the Watch:


"Manage Haptic Alerts

  1. Open the Settings app. 
  2. Scroll down and tap Sounds & Haptics.
  3. Turn Haptic Alerts on or off.


4. To add extra emphasis to haptic alerts, tap Prominent. This feature adds an additional haptic tap that pre-announces some of your other haptic alerts. 


You can also change the settings for specific apps from your iPhone. On your iPhone, open the Apple Watch app, go to the My Watch tab, and tap Sounds & Haptics.

If you're wearing your Apple Watch and you don't feel a tap as you adjust the slider, contact Apple Support. For the best haptic results, the back of your Apple Watch needs skin contact. Use a snug, but comfortable fit. "


Then, create a test alarm to see if the vibration is working properly. Does this happen with other alerts or only with the alarm?


Let us know the results and have a great day!

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