Calendar Alarms
for iPhone
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Everything you need to get Calendar Alarms working exactly the way you want — from first setup to advanced scheduling.
How it works
1
Grant calendar access
On first launch Calendar Alarms asks for access to your Apple Calendar. Tap Allow — without this the app cannot check which events are scheduled each day.
2
Create an alarm
Set a time and type the calendar event keyword you want to match — for example Farnham. The alarm will only fire on mornings when that word appears in your calendar for that day.
3
Let it run
Calendar Alarms silently rescans your calendar each night across a 60-day window, pre-scheduling only the mornings that match. No manual input required.
4
Wake up, then Snooze or Stop
When the alarm fires you'll see a full-screen wake UI with Snooze and Stop controls, accessible directly from the lock screen notification banner.
Your data stays on your device. Calendar Alarms reads your Apple Calendar locally using EventKit and never uploads, shares, or transmits any calendar data or personal information. No account required.
Frequently asked questions
The alarm is silent on my iPhone even though notifications appear.
This is almost always caused by Apple Watch notification handoff. When your watch is on your wrist and unlocked, iOS routes notification sounds to the watch instead of the iPhone speaker. The code is working correctly — try removing your watch or enabling
Mirror iPhone Alerts in the Watch app under Notifications.
How do I allow Calendar Alarms to access my calendars?
Go to Settings → Privacy & Security → Calendars, find Calendar Alarms in the list, and set it to Full Access. Without full access the app can see some events but cannot reliably scan future dates.
How far ahead does Calendar Alarms schedule alarms?
Calendar Alarms scans up to 60 days ahead and pre-schedules notifications for every matching morning it finds. A nightly background refresh keeps this window rolling forward automatically, so you don't need to open the app.
My calendar event title changes — will the alarm update?
Yes. The nightly background scan re-reads your calendar fresh each time, so if an event title changes, gets added, or is removed, the alarm schedule updates accordingly on the next nightly refresh. You can also open the app to trigger an immediate rescan.
Can I set multiple alarms with different keywords?
Yes — you can create as many alarms as you like, each with its own time and keyword. For example, one alarm at 06:30 linked to
Manchester and another at 07:45 linked to London.
Does Calendar Alarms work without an internet connection?
Yes, entirely. Calendar Alarms reads your on-device Apple Calendar through EventKit and schedules local notifications — no internet connection is needed at any point.
Why does the app need background app refresh?
Background App Refresh allows Calendar Alarms to run its nightly calendar scan without you having to open the app. To keep it working, ensure Background App Refresh is enabled in Settings → General → Background App Refresh → Calendar Alarms.
How does the Apple Watch companion work?
The Apple Watch app shows your alarm list on your wrist. You can toggle individual alarms on or off directly from your Watch without opening the iPhone app. Four watch face complications are available to show your next alarm at a glance. The Watch also gives a haptic notification when an alarm fires. Requires Calendar Alarms Premium.
What sounds are included in the Sound Library?
The Sound Library includes 15 premium alarm sounds: Classic, Chime, Marimba, Deep Gong, Digital, Gentle Wake, Pulse, Crescendo, Morning Birds, Rainfall, Ocean Waves, Radar, Harp, Wind Chimes, and Sunrise.
Why didn't my alarm fire?
Work through this checklist: (1) Calendar access — Settings → Privacy & Security → Calendars → Calendar Alarms: ensure Full Access is granted. (2) The event is in your calendar — check that the linked event title appears in your Apple Calendar on the day in question. (3) AlarmKit permission — Calendar Alarms uses AlarmKit for reliable alarm delivery; check alarm permissions are granted in Settings → Calendar Alarms. (4) Alarm is enabled — open the app and confirm the alarm is not toggled off.
How does iCloud sync work?
With Calendar Alarms Premium, your alarms sync automatically across all Apple devices signed into the same iCloud account. Make sure you are signed into iCloud on each device (Settings → your name → iCloud) and that Calendar Alarms Premium is active. Changes appear on other devices within a few seconds.
What is the Sound Library?
The Sound Library is a separate purchase that unlocks 15 premium alarm sounds only. It does not include the home screen widget, iCloud sync, or Apple Watch companion — those are part of Calendar Alarms Premium. If you already have Premium, the sounds are already included.
What are recurring events in the alarm picker?
When creating or editing an alarm, Calendar Alarms highlights your recurring calendar events at the top of the event picker under a Recurring section. This makes it easy to link an alarm to events that repeat weekly, such as a standing commute or regular meeting.
What is Calendar Alarms Premium?
Calendar Alarms Premium is a one-off in-app purchase that unlocks 15 premium alarm sounds, the home screen widget, iCloud sync across all your Apple devices, and the Apple Watch companion app. It is never a subscription. The Sound Library is also available as a separate purchase if you only want the 15 alarm sounds without the widget, iCloud, or Watch features.
How does the home screen widget work?
The home screen widget shows your upcoming alarms at a glance. It updates automatically whenever your alarm schedule changes. Four sizes are available: small, medium, lock screen rectangular, and lock screen circular. The widget requires Calendar Alarms Premium and can be added to your home screen or lock screen via the standard iOS widget picker.
Does Calendar Alarms sync across my devices?
Yes — with Calendar Alarms Premium, your alarms sync silently across all your iPhones and iPads via iCloud. Changes made on one device appear on others automatically. iCloud sync requires iCloud to be enabled on your devices and Calendar Alarms Premium to be active.
How do I see which mornings my alarms will fire this week?
Tap the calendar icon in the toolbar to open the Upcoming Week view. This shows a 7-day ahead list of which mornings each of your alarms is scheduled to fire, so you can see exactly what's planned before the week begins.
How do I change the language Calendar Alarms uses?
Calendar Alarms automatically uses whatever language your iPhone is set to. To change the language, go to Settings → General → Language & Region and update your iPhone language. Calendar Alarms supports English, French, German, Spanish, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese — if your device is set to one of these, the app will display in that language automatically.
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