Setting alarms on your Windows 11 device can help keep you on schedule and ensure you don't miss important events or tasks. Whether you need a reminder for meetings, tasks, or just want to wake up on time, the built-in Alarms & Clock app makes it easy. Here's how to add, edit, and manage alarms on your Windows 11 PC.

Adding a new alarm in Windows 11

  1. Click on the Search icon (magnifying glass) on the taskbar to open Windows Search.
  1. Type alarm into the search bar. From the search results, select the Alarms & Clock app.
  1. In the Alarms & Clock app, click on the Alarm tab if it's not already selected.
  1. Click on the + Add an alarm button at the bottom right corner to create a new alarm.
  1. Set the alarm time by adjusting the hours and minutes. You can type the time manually or use the up and down arrows. Optionally, enter a name for your alarm in the text box below the time.
  1. To set the alarm to repeat on specific days, toggle the Repeat alarm option and select the days by clicking on the abbreviations for the days of the week.
  1. Choose an alarm sound by clicking on the dropdown menu next to the musical note icon and selecting from the available options.
  2. Adjust the snooze time by clicking on the dropdown menu next to the snooze icon. To disable snooze, select Disabled.
  3. Once you've configured your alarm settings, click the Save button at the bottom.

Your new alarm will now appear in the Alarm section of the Alarms & Clock app.

Editing an existing alarm

If you need to make changes to an existing alarm:

  1. In the Alarms & Clock app, click on the alarm you wish to edit.
  1. Modify the time, name, repeat settings, sound, and snooze options as needed.
  2. Click the Save button to apply your changes.

Deleting an alarm

To remove an alarm you no longer need:

  1. Click on the Edit alarms button (pencil icon) at the bottom right corner of the Alarms & Clock app.
  1. Click the trashcan icon on the alarm you want to delete.
  2. After deleting the alarm(s), click the Done button at the bottom right corner.

Turning alarms on or off

You can quickly enable or disable alarms without deleting them:

  1. In the Alarms & Clock app, locate the alarm you wish to turn on or off.
  2. Toggle the switch at the top right corner of the alarm. When the toggle is colored, the alarm is enabled; when it's gray, the alarm is disabled.

With your alarms set up, your Windows 11 device will notify you at the scheduled times as long as it's turned on. Use these alarms to stay on top of your daily activities and never miss an important event.