Smartwatch alarm not vibrating or going off
Your watch is in silent mode, do not disturb mode, or the vibration is turned off just for alarms. Check your watch settings for silent mode or do not disturb, and turn off do not disturb for alarms. If your watch is in sleep or focus mode, alarms might be muted. turn those off for alarms to work.
When a smartwatch alarm does not vibrate, something in the settings is muting it. This could be silent mode, do not disturb, sleep mode, or a specific setting that turns off vibration for alarms. We will check these settings and turn them back on.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Checking silent mode on the phone instead of on the watch. they have separate silent modes
- Setting the alarm on the phone instead of on the watch. phone alarms use the phone's vibration
Signs you need professional help
- If your smartwatch still does not vibrate for alarms after checking silent mode, do not disturb, and vibration settings, the vibration motor might need service. Give us a call and we will help you arrange a repair or replacement.
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