Starting with iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, and macOS 26.2, you can set alarms for reminders in the Reminders app. You can now have an alarm sound play with a reminder, in addition to a notification at a specific time.
This is useful for important tasks or appointments that you don’t want to miss, as the sound is clearer than standard notifications. This way you will never forget a memory again and you will be immediately informed of urgent matters.
Alarm for Reminders
- Open the Reminders app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
- Create a new reminder or edit an existing one
- Tap or click the i button
- Set a date and time
- Enable the ‘Urgent’ option
Alarms are activated even when a focus is active or your device’s sound is turned off. The feature works system-wide and syncs via iCloud, so alarms on your iPhone also sound on your Apple Watch, iPad or Mac.
Complete reminders from alarm clock
Do you want to check off a reminder immediately from the alarm clock function? Then you must activate an extra option. To do this, go to Settings â–¸ Apps â–¸ Reminders. Then you can enable the ‘Complete from alarm clock’ option to complete reminders from the alarm clock feature.