1. Manage Alarms on An Android Phone
There are usually three main situations where you might want to cancel or delete an alarm on an Android phone:
1.1. Cancel or Dismiss an Alarm on an Android Phone
You can cancel or dismiss an alarm on Android in three different circumstances:
1.1.1. Before the Alarm Time
If the alarm time hasn’t arrived yet, follow these steps: If the alarm time is coming up soon, you may see a notification in your notifications tray saying Upcoming Alarm. If so, tap Dismiss to cancel that alarm. Just remember to turn the alarm back on the next day if you still need it.
1.1.2. After the Alarm Has Started Ringing
When the alarm starts ringing: Tap Stop or Dismiss to turn it off. Some Android phones may show a Slide to Turn Off Alarm prompt—if that appears, just slide it to stop the alarm.
1.1.3. After Snoozing the Alarm
If you’ve accidentally hit snooze (instead of stop), the alarm will ring again after a few minutes. If you want to cancel this snoozed alarm:
1.2. Delete An Alarm on An Android Phone
If you don’t need an alarm anymore, you can delete it by following these steps:
1.3. Delete All Alarms at Once on an Android Phone
Deleting each alarm one by one can be time-consuming, especially if you have many set up. Here’s how to delete all alarms at once:
2. Manage Alarms on an iPhone
You’ll find the same three main alarm situations apply on iPhones as well.
2.1. Cancel or Dismiss an Alarm on an iPhone
Here is how you can handle cancelling or dismissing an alarm on iPhone:
2.1.1. Before the Alarm Time
To turn off an alarm before it rings:
2.1.2. After the Alarm has Started Ringing
If the alarm is ringing: Swipe up (or left) on the screen or unlock your phone—this can dismiss the alarm. Or, simply tap Stop to turn off the alarm. You can also press your iPhone’s power button to stop the alarm.
2.1.3. After Snoozing the Alarm
To cancel a snoozed alarm:
2.2. Delete an Alarm on an iPhone
If you want to remove an alarm you no longer use:
2.3. Delete All Alarms at Once on an iPhone
If you have a lot of alarms, deleting them individually can take a while. Luckily, there’s a faster way: If an alarm keeps reappearing, check if any apps like Google Assistant, Google Fit, Google Calendar, or another similar app is creating or managing alarms for you. If you still find it difficult to manage alarms using the default apps on Android or iPhone, you can always try a third-party clock app. There are many great (free and paid) options available for both platforms.
