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Siri on Apple Watch cannot set timers or alarms after WatchOS 27 update

I have Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS) and iPhone 17. Both have just been updated to IOS and Watch OS 27. Previously I could lift my watch to my face and ask it to set a timer or alarm for a specified time. After the upgrade to IOS/Watch OS 27, Siri spins a bit and then tells me it can't complete the request because the clock app is not on the device, even though it is. I can set the timer or alarm manually by going to the timer/alarm apps but not via Siri now. Anyone have similar experience? Thoughts on how to resolve? I have done a reset of the watch, but no change.

Apple Watch Series 11, watchOS 27

Posted on Sep 15, 2026 4:45 PM

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PreCognition

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Posted on Sep 15, 2026 7:12 PM

That isn’t expected behavior. Apple’s watchOS 27 guide still lists setting alarms and timers with Siri as supported. → Take action with Siri on Apple Watch - Apple Support

Since the Timer and Alarms apps work manually, I’d try resetting Siri rather than the Watch again. On the iPhone go to Settings > Siri (or Apple Intelligence & Siri) > Talk & Type to Siri, turn Siri off, then turn it back on. Restart both devices afterward. Apple specifically recommends that step when Siri isn’t working properly on Apple Watch. → If Siri isn't working on your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Also try the same “set a timer” request directly on the iPhone. If it works there but the Watch still says the Clock app isn’t installed, that points more toward a watchOS 27/Siri issue. I wouldn’t erase or unpair the Watch again at this point.

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Sep 23, 2026 4:20 AM in response to levinehank

Same here. Can’t set a timer with Siri SI on my Apple Watch Ultra 2. Siri responds by saying it can’t set a timer because the clock app is not available on this device. I can only set a timer manually on the Apple Watch using the Timer App.

Oct 6, 2026 7:32 AM in response to levinehank

Ditto. Mine was working fine in ios 27, but since 27.1 the timers or even requesting a 10 minute indoor walk doesn’t work. If I finally get it to work, I’ll request a 5 minute countdown, and Siri spins for 30 seconds so I have to request a shorter countdown to offset the death spin. What the heck apple. I guess it’s back to normal Siri and Gemini.

Oct 8, 2026 8:18 AM in response to cagcrisp

cagcrisp wrote:

I was on Siri beta and I've had the problem with no timers or no alarms on Apple Watch.

I went and turned off Siri and then turned it back on and I changed back to Siri Classic vs. Siri Beta and the timer and alarms on watch now works again.

I don't know if it was Siri Beta or the turning Siri off and on that worked.

I'm using Siri AI beta and watchOS 27.0.1. I have no problems setting timers with Siri.

chamchum

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Oct 10, 2026 7:23 AM in response to levinehank

In my case everything was working fine on 27 with Siri beta (although it was thinking sometimes too long) until 27.1

Restarting watch doesn’t help. Disabling and enabling Siri is a hassle for me. It deactivates everywhere: watch, phone, homepod.

Oct 15, 2026 10:19 AM in response to lelseman

lelseman wrote:

Well, about 20 minutes later the Stocks option reappeared. Weird. All is well again. Thanks again.

Yes, it sometimes takes a litle bit after a re-pair for everything to load again. When I restored my new Watch from my old watch backup, it awhile for some of my Infographic complications to show up again.

Glad you got it working.

Sep 16, 2026 12:05 PM in response to levinehank

Glad that fixed it — thanks for letting us know!

Sep 17, 2026 7:22 PM in response to PreCognition

Worked me also. Thanks!!

Sep 19, 2026 10:01 AM in response to levinehank

Turning Siri off and back on did not fix mine. I am on the Siri beta if that makes a difference.

Sep 19, 2026 10:53 AM in response to Kilgore-Trout

I have not. I am on the public release of iOS 27.0, but on the Siri “beta”.

DPA1

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Oct 2, 2026 1:50 AM in response to PreCognition

Thank you. Timers are again setting quickly and I now see the expected Siri logo in action at the bottom of the Watch screen.

chamchum

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Oct 12, 2026 10:16 AM in response to IdrisSeabright

My bad. WatchOS 27.0.1 indeed.

Without pairing or doing whatever, it just fixed itself when I checked today.

Oct 12, 2026 10:18 AM in response to chamchum

chamchum wrote:

My bad. WatchOS 27.0.1 indeed.

Without pairing or doing whatever, it just fixed itself when I checked today.

Glad to hear that!

Oct 13, 2026 1:58 AM in response to levinehank

I am also facing the same problem that after updating my watch, Apple Watch Series 10 GPS and iPhone 17 with iOS 27.0.1. I am not able to start the timer on my watch commanding Siri.