How do I delete alarm sounds on Android?

Android devices come with default alarm sounds that play when an alarm goes off. While some users may be content with these default options, others may want to customize or remove the default sounds for various reasons:

The default alarm sounds can be harsh or unpleasant to wake up to.
Users may prefer waking up to more soothing sounds like music or nature sounds.

Some users want alarms that are silent and just vibrate the phone.
Others simply want to set a custom sound for each alarm.
Users may find the default sounds get frustrating or annoying over time.

Customizing alarm sounds allows users to personalize their device experience.
Deleting the defaults declutters the alarm sound options.

Fortunately, Android makes it easy to remove, replace or disable the default alarm sounds. This guide will walk through the steps to manage alarm sounds on Android phones.

Locate the Alarm Sound Settings

The first step is to open the Clock app on your Android device. This is the default app for setting alarms. Once the Clock app is open, tap on the “Alarms” tab at the bottom to access your list of alarms.

With the Alarms screen open, tap on the 3-dot overflow menu in the upper right corner. In the menu that pops up, choose “Settings” to open the Alarm settings screen.

This will open the customization options for your alarms. The settings you can adjust include volume, snooze length, alarm sound and more. We want to focus on the “Alarm sound” setting to delete or change the sounds.

Source: Set, cancel, or snooze alarms – Android Help

Delete Default Alarm Sounds

Android phones come pre-loaded with default alarm sounds like Beep, Bright Morning, Cuckoo Clock, Early Riser, Rise and Shine, and more. To delete the default sounds:

1. Open the Clock app and tap on the “Alarm” tab.

2. Tap on an existing alarm to edit it.

3. Tap on the “Alarm Sound” option.

4. You will see the list of default alarm sounds. Tap on the trash icon next to any sound you want to delete.

This will permanently delete that sound from your list of options. The default sounds that came pre-loaded on your device cannot be restored once deleted, so delete cautiously.

Some common default alarm sounds you may want to delete include Beep, Bright Morning, Cuckoo Clock, and Early Riser. Tap on the trash icon next to any default sound to remove it.

Add Custom Alarm Sounds

One way to customize your alarm sounds on Android is to add your own audio files as alarm tones. Many Android devices allow you to use MP3s or other audio formats like WAV or OGG files for your alarms.

To add a custom alarm sound, first locate the audio file on your device that you want to use. This could be a song, recording, or any other audio file. Make sure the file is saved somewhere easily accessible.

Then open the Clock app and navigate to the Alarms section. Tap on an existing alarm to edit it or create a new alarm. Go to the Alarm Sound option and select Add from storage or Add ringtone depending on your Android version. This will let you browse and select the audio file you want to set as the alarm tone.

Once selected, the file will be available as an alarm sound option. You can preview it to make sure it works properly. Now when the alarm goes off, your chosen audio file will play instead of the default tone.

This provides an easy way to customize Android alarms with sounds that are more personal, entertaining or motivating to you. Just be sure to pick audio files that are clear enough to wake you up in the morning or get your attention throughout the day.

For more details, Tom’s Guide has an excellent walkthrough: https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to/how-to-record-custom-alarm-sounds-on-android

Use Silent Alarm

Many Android phones have a “Silent” option for alarm sounds that will allow you to set an alarm that doesn’t play any audible sound. This is useful if you want a silent vibrating alarm that won’t disturb others.

To set a silent alarm on Android:

Open the Clock app and create a new alarm.
Tap on the alarm to edit its settings.

Under Sound, select the “Silent” option.
Make sure the “Vibrate” option is checked if you want the alarm to vibrate.
Tap Save to set the silent alarm.

When the silent alarm goes off, your phone will vibrate to alert you but there will be no audible sound played. This allows you to wake up without disturbing roommates, partners, etc. Some people find vibrating silent alarms easier to sleep through, so test it out first before relying on it.

You can also enable the “Do Not Disturb” mode on Android overnight and set exceptions for alarms. This will block sounds from notifications but allow alarms to vibrate or sound as normal (per your settings). Combining Do Not Disturb with a silent alarm ensures no disruptive sounds overnight.

Sources:

https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/rxmnxf/how_to_set_up_a_silent_alarm/

https://www.megabite.co/how-to-fix-your-android-silent-alarm/

Disable Alarm Sounds

If you want to completely disable all alarm sounds on your Android device, you can switch to using vibrate only instead. This will stop any audible alarm noises from going off, and your phone will simply vibrate silently to alert you of any alarms.

To disable alarm sounds and switch to vibrate only, open the Clock app and tap on the Alarms tab. Tap on the overflow menu icon (three vertical dots) in the top right corner and select Settings. Here you will find an option labeled “Alarm volume” – tap on this and select Vibrate from the list of options. This will disable all alarm sounds.

You can also disable alarm sounds system-wide from your Android’s Sound settings. Open Settings and go to Sound > Advanced > Default alarm sound. Select “None” from the list to turn off all alarm noises. Your phone will vibrate for any alarms when using this setting (Google Support).

Using vibrate only instead of audible alarm noises is a great way to wake up silently without disturbing others. Just be sure to keep your phone close by on vibrate mode so you can feel the alerts.

Set Default Alarm Sound

You can set a single default alarm sound on your Android phone that will be used for all new alarms you create. This allows you to easily have a consistent alarm sound without having to repeatedly select it each time. Here’s how to set a default alarm sound on Android:

Open the Clock app and create a new alarm. Tap on the current sound option below the time to open up your ringtones. Select the sound you want to set as the default. Then click the menu button in the top right corner (three vertical dots) and choose ‘Set as default’ ¹. This will set the chosen sound as the default for all future alarms.

Now when you create a new alarm, it will automatically be set to use that default sound. You can still change sounds on a per-alarm basis, but your selected default will be pre-loaded to make setting additional alarms quicker. Keep in mind that if you ever want to revert back to the original default sound, you will need to repeat these steps and select the desired default again.

Third Party Alarm Apps

Aside from the basic alarm options on Android, there are many popular third party alarm apps with robust features. These apps can provide more wake up options and customizations compared to the stock alarm.

Some top options include:

Alarmy – Lets you set challenges like math problems to disable the alarm.

AlarmClock Xtreme – Highly rated app with options like puzzles, CAPTCHAs to turn off the alarm.
Sleep as Android – Tracks sleep cycles and wakes you up gently during light sleep.

These third party options provide many more customization choices over the stock alarm app, like volume increasing alarms, configurable snooze options, alarms based on weather, and integration with other apps and services.

Automate Changes

You can use automation apps like MacroDroid to automate changing your alarm sounds on Android. MacroDroid allows you to set up custom macros that can change your alarm sound based on triggers like time of day, location, or events.

For example, you could create a macro in MacroDroid that changes your alarm sound to a gentle chime in the evenings, and back to your regular alarm sound in the mornings. Or you could have it change to a louder alarm sound when you are at work. The possibilities are endless!

Some useful MacroDroid actions for changing alarm sounds include:

Set Alarm – Allows you to create single or recurring alarms with custom sounds
Alarm Clock – Set, edit or delete existing alarm clocks
Notification – Use custom sounds for notifications as “silent” alarms

With MacroDroid’s flow-based automation, you can easily build complex macros that automatically change your alarm sounds exactly how you want them, without having to manually adjust settings.1

Summary

In summary, there are a few key steps to take control of your alarm sounds on Android:

First, you can delete the default alarm sounds in your Clock app’s Alarm settings. This will remove the built-in options.

You can then add your own custom alarm sounds, like songs or audio files, through the Alarm settings as well.

Setting your phone to silent or vibrate mode will override any audible alarms. This enables a silent alarm experience.

Disabling sounds in your Alarm settings is another route to muting alarm sounds. You can also set a default silent alarm sound here.

Checking third party alarm apps in the Play Store provides more options for custom alarms and behaviors.

Finally, automating changes to your alarm settings on a schedule or based on conditions can ensure your alarm volume matches your needs.

By following these steps, you can take full control over your alarm sounds on Android.