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Alarm only available once per day

Why can I only use my alarm once a day? Sometimes I would like to set it for a nap, but it won’t allow me to set it for anything other than tomorrow.

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 20, 2023 8:08 AM

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Posted on Mar 20, 2023 8:14 AM

I think you are using the wrong alarm function.


There is an alarm function which is linked to the Health app, which tracks sleep and helps with a better sleep rhythm. It is the one called Sleep / Wake Up inside the Clock app. You should NOT use it for a quick nap.


To set an alarm:


1. Open Clock app

2. Tap "Alarm" at the bottom menu.

3. Tap "+" in the upper right corner

4. Set the Alarm to the desired time and tap Save.


You can add as many alarms as you want, and activate and deactivate the ones you want to be active.


You can find more useful information here:

How to set and change alarms on your iPhone - Apple Support


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Mar 20, 2023 8:14 AM in response to Dvorakova

I think you are using the wrong alarm function.


There is an alarm function which is linked to the Health app, which tracks sleep and helps with a better sleep rhythm. It is the one called Sleep / Wake Up inside the Clock app. You should NOT use it for a quick nap.


To set an alarm:


1. Open Clock app

2. Tap "Alarm" at the bottom menu.

3. Tap "+" in the upper right corner

4. Set the Alarm to the desired time and tap Save.


You can add as many alarms as you want, and activate and deactivate the ones you want to be active.


You can find more useful information here:

How to set and change alarms on your iPhone - Apple Support


Alarm only available once per day

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