iPhone users are once again raising concerns about how iOS handles alarm volume controls, pointing to a long-standing issue where alarms, ringtones, notifications, and other system sounds are not fully separated.
The complaint centers around alarm reliability and the risk of accidentally muting or lowering alarms due to shared system audio settings. Because alarm volume is tied closely to the ringer and other sound controls, users can unintentionally affect critical alerts without realizing it.
The issue has become a recurring frustration for users who depend on alarms for waking up, reminders, or time-sensitive notifications, especially in situations where media playback or silent settings interfere with expected alarm behavior.
Some users argue that iOS would benefit from adopting more granular audio controls similar to those found on Android devices.
“Having separate alarm, media, notification and call volumes (copy android) is would improve iOS so much”
said @A_V____
“i swear Apple Inc. alarms be like ‘you looked tired so I let you rest’”
joked @theNyx__
“It’s because the ringer is tied to the alarm volume. And if you set it all the way up, good luck when you’re wearing headphones and get a call — prepare to go deaf… Super annoying”
said @jorda0mega
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