Is it possible to set individual future clock alarms?, Is it possible to set individual future clock alarms?

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Is it possible to set individual future clock alarms?, Is it possible to set individual future clock alarms?

Using Apple's Clock app, is it possible to set single non repeating single alarms in the future?

Today is Wed. I want to set up my next 2 weeks with different daily wake up alarms, so I can't set any and use repeat.

When open Clock, press +, I get the setting window which only has times, no days. So it appears I can only set today and only certain repeating future alarm days.

But I can't figure if I can setup for example:

Thu - 7am (one time)

Fri - 8am (one time)

Sat - 9am (one time)

Am I just missing how? Or does Clock not allow this? I'm on vacation and have different daily wake up time needs.

Thanks

Steven

iPad Air-OTHER, iOS 7.0.4, WiFi + Cell, 64 GB

Posted on May 14, 2014 6:37 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 17, 2017 8:14 AM in response to Phil0124

Yes actually. People are super busy sometimes!! Often we want to write something down and not think and think and think about it! Like a stupid alarm that needs to be set for two weeks in advance bc ppl plan things for later dates than just a week in advance. Iphone seems to give the bare minimum when it comes to assisting daily production. Just enhance the alarm app whats so hard about it!!!!

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Answer 2

ChrisJ4203

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Oct 17, 2017 8:19 AM in response to queeriphone

queeriphone wrote:

Just enhance the alarm app whats so hard about it!!!!

No one here could do that, that is why. This is a user to user support forum, and Apple does not participate here. That is what feedback is for. If you wish to see Apple enhance the alarm app, let them know here, http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

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Answer 3

Oct 17, 2017 8:16 AM in response to Phil0124

I tried downloadig other apps theyre all the same. The calendar app and the reminder app does not wake people who are sleeping. The meer thought of using a calender to remind myself to remember to set ab alarm is just down right inefficient. Apple has the talent and the funds. Next update do something useful for a change huh? BETTER ALARMS 2018!!!!

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Answer 4

LA Boy

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Jul 14, 2017 12:07 PM in response to Steven Shmerler

Ah. But the problem here is, you would then have to turn on sounds for calendar. And what if you have other, earlier, repeating calendar events ("take vitamins", for example) that you don't want to wake you on that given vacation day? Apple really needs to make their clock app more robust and allow specific-alarm-date functionality. The other thing that is special about the native clock/alarm app, is that you can have your sound and ringer shut off and it will still play out loud. That's not always true of things like calendar alerts. How else can we request the functionality we desire from Apple? Thanks!

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Answer 5

May 14, 2014 6:40 AM in response to Steven Shmerler

PS. I'm aware of other more featured clock apps on the market, but hoped to use Aplle's because it's built into iOS 7's UI and even accessible in the pull down (up) menu which is cool.

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robdrage

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May 14, 2014 7:14 AM in response to Steven Shmerler

I do not think that feature is available in the basic clock app,

an alternative is to use the reminders App and set the reminder alert for the desired day and time, the downside is that reminder app doe snot play a continuous tone or have snooze functions. Calendar app is also an option. same limitations.

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Phil0124

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May 14, 2014 7:34 AM in response to Steven Shmerler

Why not simply set the Repeat to the specific day you want it to happen, then when its happened once delete the alarm. Yes its a little more management than setting it once and forgetting about it but it should work.

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Answer 8

May 14, 2014 9:58 AM in response to Phil0124

Given that each day is a different start time, and the clock is totally time oriented how would I set the first alarm?

Maybe I didn't describe it well. Go to your phone or ipad and try to set an alar for Friday at any time and you'll see the problem. There's no date. Just time for the current day. Today. Unless I'm totally missing something I agree with Robdrage, I do'nt think it's possible. Why it's this way is beyond me. That's a Feedback issue, which I'll send.

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robdrage

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May 14, 2014 10:03 AM in response to Steven Shmerler

I understyand what Phil is suggesting.

Create new alarm +sign

Set time to 6:00 am, repeat to Monday, label to mon, save

Create new alarm

Set time to 6:30 am, repeat for Tuesday, label tues, save

continue until all daya are set..

Once Monday is here and the alarm has awakened you, go to alarms and delete Alarm Mon.

Enjoy your vacation.

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Answer 10

Phil0124

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May 14, 2014 10:13 AM in response to Steven Shmerler

Ahh, So you want a particular Friday in the month to have a different time?

In that scenario the most you can do is set the alarm a week in advance.

Do you really know what time you'll need to wake up on friday in say 2 weeks?

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Answer 11

May 14, 2014 10:33 AM in response to Phil0124

Yes. I'm actually at a conference so I know every day I need to wake and each is different.

So playing with weekly repeats as a workaround, I see your idea but wouldn't a simple date field be easier?

Now that I see it's impossible. I think the best way is to use the calendar and set an alert. So each day I need to wake at a certain time, I simply create an event called WAKE and set an alert for it.

Yes I don't get the snooze feature, but once I'm up, I'm up. So that will be best albeit it a wast of text on my calendar which I can of course always delete.

Thanks,

Everyone.

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