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How to set the alarm for vibration only on the Apple Watch?

How does one set the alarm for vibration only on the apple watch?


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Apple Watch Ultra 2, watchOS 11

Posted on Jan 29, 2025 3:45 PM

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Posted on Jan 30, 2025 5:03 PM

Hello hymie112, On your iPhone go to your Watch App > Sounds & Haptics > Slide ON Silent Mode > Haptics select either Default or Prominent. You can then test it by setting your Alarm for a minute or two ahead of current time. At your selected time your watch should vibrate.

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Jan 30, 2025 5:03 PM in response to hymie112

Hello hymie112, On your iPhone go to your Watch App > Sounds & Haptics > Slide ON Silent Mode > Haptics select either Default or Prominent. You can then test it by setting your Alarm for a minute or two ahead of current time. At your selected time your watch should vibrate.

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