Set Alarms in Android

Wondering how you can set alarms on your Android device? We have the tutorial for you.

Option 1 – Set Specific Time Alarm

1. From your apps list, open the “Clock” app.
2. Tap the  icon.
3. Tap the + to add an alarm.
4. Tap the hour you would like the alarm to go off.
5. Tap the minutes you would like the alarm to go off.
6. Tap “AM” or “PM“.
7. Tap “OK“.
8. Select “Repeat” if you want to choose days of the week for the alarm.
9. Select the bell icon to set the alarm sound.
10. Select the “Vibrate” check box if you want the device to vibrate during the alarm.

Option 2 – Set Timer Alarm

These steps will allow you to set a timer that will sound an alarm when a set amount of time has elapsed.

1. From your apps list, open the “Clock” app.
2. Tap the  icon.
3. Tap the  icon to add a timer alarm.
4. Enter the amount of time you wish to elapse before the alarm goes off.
5. Press  when you are ready to start the timer.

Option 3 – Calendar

Need to remember that doctor appointment? Maybe that meeting later? Use this option to set alarms on calendar entries.

1. Open the “Calendar” app.
2. Tap +, then select “Event“.
3. Fill out the info for your calendar event.
4. In the area with the bell icon, choose how long before the appointment you wish to be alerted.

Your Android device will provide you with a sound and visual notification when the appointment is approaching.