How to Turn Any Video into an Alarm on Your iPhone
Ever wished you could wake up to your favorite song, viral sound, or a funny clip instead of the default iPhone alarms? While Apple doesn’t let you directly set a video as an alarm, there’s a simple workaround—extracting the audio and turning it into an alarm sound.
With just two free apps and a few minutes of setup, you can customize your iPhone alarm with any video’s audio—whether it’s from TikTok, YouTube, or your camera roll.
Step 1: Get the Video on Your iPhone
Before setting a video’s sound as your alarm, you first need the video saved to your iPhone. Here’s how:
- Download from Social Media – Save a video directly from TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube using a video downloader app.
- Transfer from Computer – Use AirDrop, iCloud, or a USB cable to move a video from your PC/Mac to your iPhone.
- Record Your Own Video – Use the iPhone’s built-in screen recorder to capture sounds from an existing video.
📌 Pro Tip: If using TikTok, long-press on the video and tap “Save Video” to store it in your Photos app.
Step 2: Install Two Free Apps
To extract and set your video’s sound as an alarm, you’ll need:
🎵 Ringtone Maker – Extracts audio from video files.
🎹 GarageBand (by Apple) – Converts the extracted audio into an alarm tone.
📌 Check Your iPhone! GarageBand often comes pre-installed, but if not, grab it from the App Store.
Step 3: Convert the Video Sound into an Alarm Tone
1️⃣ Extract the Audio from the Video
- Open Ringtone Maker and import your saved video.
- Use the app’s built-in tool to convert the video to audio (MP3 or M4R format).
- Save the extracted audio file.
2️⃣ Import the Audio into GarageBand
- Open GarageBand and create a new project.
- Choose the Audio Recorder option.
- Tap the track view icon and import the extracted audio.
- Trim or adjust the clip if necessary.
3️⃣ Save and Set It as an Alarm
- Tap “Share” > “Ringtone”, then rename your alarm sound.
- GarageBand will export the file to your iPhone’s Sounds & Haptics settings.
- Go to Clock > Alarm > Sound, then select your new custom alarm!
Why Use a Custom Alarm Sound?
✔ Personalized Wake-Up Experience – Start your day with a motivational speech, favorite song, or funny clip.
✔ More Engaging Than Default Alarms – Avoid boring, repetitive tones that make waking up a struggle.
✔ Perfect for Content Creators & Fans – If you follow a creator or trend, wake up to their most iconic audio.
Final Thoughts
Now that you know how to make any video sound your alarm on iPhone, your wake-up routine just got way more exciting! Whether it’s a viral TikTok sound, your favorite song, or a personalized recording, this trick lets you customize your iPhone like never before.
🚀 Try it now and wake up to the sound you actually enjoy!
💬 What’s your go-to alarm sound? Drop a comment and let us know!