To delete an alarm on iPad, open the Clock app, tap Alarms, tap Edit at the top right, tap the red minus button next to the alarm, then tap Delete. If you only want to stop it for now, tap the switch next to the alarm to turn it off instead.
This guide covers deleting one alarm, deleting every alarm at once with Siri, turning alarms off without deleting them, and fixing alarms that won’t go away. It follows Apple’s Set an alarm in Clock on iPad guide and its alarm support article, which uses the same Clock app.
How to Delete an Alarm on iPad
- Open the Clock app.
- Tap Alarms.
- Tap Edit.
- Tap the red minus button next to the alarm.
- Tap Delete.
Result: the alarm disappears from the list and won’t sound again. Tap Done to leave edit mode.
Two Faster Ways to Delete One Alarm
Apple’s alarm article lists two more ways to delete an alarm in the Clock app:
- Swipe: swipe left over the alarm and tap Delete.
- From the alarm’s settings: tap Edit, tap the alarm, then tap Delete Alarm.
How to Delete All Alarms at Once
The Clock app deletes alarms one at a time, but Siri can remove them all. Follow these steps:
- Activate Siri.
- Say something like “Delete all my alarms.”
- When Siri asks you to confirm, say or tap Yes.
Result: every alarm, on or off, is removed. If you have a lot of alarms, Siri may delete only some of them and show an error, so repeat the request until the list is empty.
How to Turn an Alarm Off Without Deleting It
- Open Clock and tap Alarms.
- Tap the switch next to (or below) the alarm time so it turns gray.
Result: the alarm stays in the list but won’t sound until you turn it back on. To turn off every alarm at once, you can ask Siri to “turn off all my alarms,” which keeps them saved.
How to Set or Change an Alarm
- In Clock > Alarms, tap the + button.
- Set the time and choose Repeat, Label, Sound, Snooze, and Snooze Duration.
- Tap the save button.
Result: the new alarm appears in your list. To change an existing alarm, Apple says to tap its time, or tap Edit and then the alarm time.
Good to Know
- Apple says alarms still sound in Silent mode, with Do Not Disturb or another Focus on, and when headphones are connected. With headphones, the alarm plays through both the iPad speakers and the headphones.
- Change alarm volume in Settings > Sounds under Alarms and Timers. Turn on Change with Buttons to use the volume buttons.
- Apple’s alarm article warns that manually changing the time on your device can affect alarms.
Troubleshooting
- No Delete option appears: make sure you tapped Edit first, or try the swipe-left method.
- A deleted alarm still goes off: Try checking for a sleep schedule alarm and restarting the device.
- Too many old alarms: use Siri to delete them all, then add back only the ones you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get a deleted alarm back?
No. Once deleted, you need to create the alarm again. Turn it off instead if you might need it later.
Does the Siri method work on iPad?
Yes. The delete-all and turn-off-all Siri requests work on both iPhone and iPad.
Related guides: How to add or remove AM/PM on iPad and How to turn off calendar notifications on iPad.
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