How to use your phone as an alarm clock

Our guide to StandBy mode on iPhone and Bedtime mode on Android.

View in browser  |  Your newsletter preferences By Simon Hill  | 02.20.24 Whether you use your phone as an alarm to get up in the morning, like to listen to podcasts or sleep sounds as you drift off, or simply want to be sure the battery is full come morning, here's how to ditch that old alarm clock and make the most of your mobile. If you buy something using links in our stories, we may earn a commission. This helps support our journalism. Learn more. How to Use Your Phone as a Bedside Alarm Clock Here's how to ditch that old alarm clock and use StandBy mode on iPhone and Bedtime mode on Android instead. ADVERTISEMENT You Might Also Like How to Shut Up Your Gadgets at Night So You Can Sleep Cut out the beeps and bloops and get some rest for a change. Catch Some Shut-Eye With Our 7 Favorite Sleep Sounds From rain forest sounds to video game soundtracks, here are the WIRED Gadget Lab's favorite noises to fall asleep to. How to Create Your Optimal Bedtime Routine We asked experts how to craft a more intentional, peace-filled ritual to support a better night's sleep. 25 Great Wireless Chargers to Refuel Your Phone (or Watch) Stop fumbling for cables in the dark. These WIRED-tested stands and pads will take the hassle out of refueling your phone, wireless earbuds, and watch. GET WIRED Stay WIRED-IN during our email exclusive sale. Get full tech coverage with a subscription to WIRED for just $30 $5. Plus free stickers! Subscribe Now. Thanks for reading. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Sign up here. Plus, browse more newsletters from WIRED. You're receiving this email because you signed up for the Gadget Lab newsletter from WIRED.   Manage your preferences  |   View our Privacy Policy  |  Unsubscribe   Have questions or comments? Send us a message. Need help? Contact us.   Copyright © Condé Nast 2024. One World Trade Center, New York, NY 10007. All rights reserved.