Alarm not playing over speakers with headphones

How do I get the clock to play an alarm over the speakers when I have headphones plugged in? This worked like a champ for YEARS until the most recent “upgrade”.

Posted on Jan 17, 2026 7:13 PM

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Posted on Jan 17, 2026 11:12 PM

Alarm not playing over speakers with headphones: How do I get the clock to play an alarm over the speakers when I have headphones plugged in? This worked like a champ for YEARS until the most recent ‘upgrade’.

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Getting Alarm to Play Off Speakers:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Accessibility
  3. Tap: Audio & Visual
  4. Toggle OFF: Headphone Notifications


Assigning a Particular Notification to an Output:

You cant’t. This is not a feature of iOS as of this date, though a third party might permit this. So,…

Recommend this to Apple:

Do your Part: Report this to AppleApple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback Apple receives on this, the more they will know what is their customers prefer, and what and what features to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of your thoughts, if you don't provide them with them.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Feature Request" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: that you want this to be an option and why. Include the URL to this thread.
  4. Proceed from there as necessary




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Jan 17, 2026 11:12 PM in response to Triggerhippie67

Alarm not playing over speakers with headphones: How do I get the clock to play an alarm over the speakers when I have headphones plugged in? This worked like a champ for YEARS until the most recent ‘upgrade’.

———-


Getting Alarm to Play Off Speakers:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Accessibility
  3. Tap: Audio & Visual
  4. Toggle OFF: Headphone Notifications


Assigning a Particular Notification to an Output:

You cant’t. This is not a feature of iOS as of this date, though a third party might permit this. So,…

Recommend this to Apple:

Do your Part: Report this to AppleApple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback Apple receives on this, the more they will know what is their customers prefer, and what and what features to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of your thoughts, if you don't provide them with them.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Feature Request" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: that you want this to be an option and why. Include the URL to this thread.
  4. Proceed from there as necessary




Jan 17, 2026 11:14 PM in response to TheLittles

Alarm not playing over speakers with headphones: How do I get the clock to play an alarm over the speakers when I have headphones plugged in? This worked like a champ for YEARS until the most recent ‘upgrade’.

———-


Getting Alarm to Play Off Speakers:


Toggle OFF Headphone Notifactions:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: Accessibility
  3. Tap: Audio & Visual
  4. Toggle OFF: Headphone Notifications

Screenshot:


B. Assigning a Particular Notification to an Output:

You cant’t. This is not a feature of iOS as of this date, though a third party might permit this. So,…

Recommend this to Apple:

Do your Part: Report this to AppleApple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback Apple receives on this, the more they will know what is their customers prefer, and what and what features to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of your thoughts, if you don't provide them with them.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Feature Request" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: that you want this to be an option and why. Include the URL to this thread.
  4. Proceed from there as necessary

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