Apple adds 'Always Play on iPhone' alarm toggle for Apple Watch users in iOS 26.4
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Updated · 9to5Mac · Apr 28
Apple adds 'Always Play on iPhone' alarm toggle for Apple Watch users in iOS 26.4
8 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Apr 28
The new feature allows alarms to sound on both iPhone and Apple Watch when using Sleep Schedule, addressing users' requests for louder wake-up options.
The toggle is disabled by default and can be enabled in the Clock or Health app when editing Sleep Schedule alarms, but is unavailable for one-off alarms.
This update benefits users who want both sleep tracking on Apple Watch and a loud iPhone alarm, expanding iOS 26.4’s customization options alongside new Apple Music and Podcasts features.
Does fixing its silent alarm finally make the Apple Watch the best sleep tracker for heavy sleepers?
After years of complaints, what finally pushed Apple to fix the Apple Watch's most annoying alarm flaw?
How do Apple's new alarm controls compare to the advanced options on rival smartwatches from Samsung or Google?
Is the new alarm feature in iOS 26.4 worth the major security risk it left unpatched?
Why did Apple's new alarm fix only apply to Sleep Schedules and not to regular, one-off alarms?
Beyond alarms, what powerful sleep metrics in Apple's Health app are most users completely overlooking?