For the better part of two decades, an iPhone's alarm volume has matched its ringer. In other words, if you slide the ringtone volume down to silence your iPhone overnight, you're also turning your alarm's volume down with it. That's no longer the case in iOS 27. Settings now includes an "Alarms and Timers" section with its own Match Ringtone Volume toggle. If you toggle it off, a dedicated slider appears that allows you to drop the ringer volume to nothing, and you'll still be woken at whatever alarm volume you choose. How to Set a Separate Alarm Volume Open Settings on your iPhone. Tap Sounds & Haptics . Under "Alarms and Timers," toggle off Match Ringtone Volume . Drag the slider that appears to set your alarm and timer volume. That's all there is to it. Alarms and timers now have their own level, regardless of how quiet or loud your iPhone's ringer is set at. Bear in mind that alarms carrying their own volume control – like any wake-up alarm you have selected in your Sleep schedule – will keep the level you set for them individually. To go back to the old behavior, simply toggle Match Ringtone Volume back on, and the slider will disappear. A Second Toggle for Alerts and System Sounds You may notice that directly below the "Alarms and Timers" controls sits a second Match Ringtone Volume switch in a separate section. This covers alerts and system sounds, like incoming texts, keyboard clicks, and suchlike. Toggle off this setting and you'll get a similar independent slider. It's a neat fix if, say, you've ever wanted a loud ringer without a loud keyboard. iOS 27 is currently available in public beta and is expected to be generally available this coming September. Related Roundups: iOS 27 , iPadOS 27 This article, " iOS 27 Finally Unlinks Alarm Volume From Your iPhone Ringer " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Changing your home's address on Apple Maps can be almost as stressful as moving home in real life, but there's one sure-fire way to get the job done without pulling your hair out. Remember to update your home address whenever you move house. The Apple Maps app is a great way to get around, whether you're using it while driving via CarPlay or just walking. It also makes it easy to quickly get directions to the places that you visit often, like your home or where you work. But if you've moved home and ever tried to change your address in your iPhone 's Maps app, you'll know it can be tricky. The job can be complicated considerably if you also have your home address pinned, too. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
