Key Highlights
- Users can allow alarms to play sound even when Silent Mode is on
- Each alarm has a Break Through Silent Mode option for customization
- Ensures alarms are heard with both sound and vibration
Apple is rolling out a significant update with watchOS 11.4. It introducing an interesting change to Silent Mode on the Apple Watch. Previously, when Silent Mode was activated, all notifications, including alarms, were muted, allowing users to rely only on haptic vibrations for alerts. However, with this update, Apple is now giving users the option to let alarms break through Silent Mode and play sound.
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What’s Changing In WatchOS 11.4?
This new feature addresses a common issue for Apple Watch users, missing alarms because vibrations alone weren’t enough to wake them up. Let’s take a closer look at what this update means for Apple Watch users.
Alarms Can Now Play Sound In Silent Mode
With the new update, users will have an option to allow certain alarms. For instance, their Sleep Wake Up alarm, to ring even when Silent Mode is on. This means that while other notifications will remain muted, alarms can still make noise.
Individual Alarm Settings
Instead of a blanket setting, Apple is introducing a per-alarm toggle. Each alarm, including the one set for waking up in the morning, will have an option to ‘Break Through Silent Mode.’ When enabled, both sound and haptic vibrations will be triggered when the alarm goes off.
Fixing A Common Problem For Deep Sleepers
Many users rely on their Apple Watch for alarms but even with the strongest vibration setting, some people still sleep through them. This new feature ensures that those who need an audio alert in addition to haptics won’t miss important alarms anymore.
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Why This Feature Matters
- Users can now decide which alarms should be heard, rather than having to disable Silent Mode entirely.
- Those who struggle to wake up with vibrations alone can now rely on sound without worrying about other notifications disturbing them.
- The rest of the notifications, like messages and app alerts, will still remain silent.
The new update in watchOS 11.4 brings a small but meaningful improvement to the Apple Watch experience. For those who use their watch for alarms but don’t want constant notifications disturbing them, this change offers the best of both worlds.
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