Windows 10: Windows 10 Alarm sets but won't sound

I couldn't find the reason why the Windows 10 clock-alarm would set, but it wouldn't sound. I found various suggestions by folks here to the extent of reconfiguring sound files. I found no practical solutions from the Windows company. I then discovered that all i have to do is "save" the alarm for it to sound. The save function is at the bottom right. Apparently, if you don't "save" the alarm, it won't sound. I hope this works for you.

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Alarm doesn't make sound in Windows 10

Hi Nasseb,

Welcome to Microsoft community forums. Let me assist you with your concern.

Share this information to assist you better.

• Are you referring to Alarms app?
• 
  Are you able to hear sounds from other apps like Music and video?
  

First check AM and PM example see if you have set 6 PM (evening) instead of 6 AM (Morning). To fix this problem, use the following methods in the order in which they are listed. After each method, check if problem is fixed. If the problem is not fixed,
try the next method.

Method 1: I would suggest you to follow the troubleshooting steps suggested in this Microsoft article and check if it helps:

First, try running the Apps troubleshooter. This tool can automatically identify and fix some problems
with apps and the Store.

If running the troubleshooter doesn't help, follow suggestion from this article to fix the app yourself.

If issue persist, proceed to next method.

Method 2:

Check with the volume settings. Please follow the steps given below and check if it helps.

• 
  Right click on the speaker icon in taskbar and select volume control options.
  
• 
  Put a check mark on "All devices currently playing sound".
  
• 
  Make sure you have "The default communication device unchecked".
  
• 
  Place a check mark on both speakers and headphones. Click Apply and OK.
  

Troubleshoot problems with an app (Applies to Windows 10)

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/what-troubleshoot-problems-app

Refer this article for more information regarding Alarm app.

Alarms app for Windows: FAQ

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/alarms-app-faq?ocid=w8_apps_alarms

Hope this helps. If you need further assistance with Windows, let us know and will be glad to help.

Thank you.

 

Alarm event not showing on Sounds

Hi Joe,

Let us know:

• Do let us know where exactly are you trying to set the alarm?
• Are you referring to Alarm & Clock app on Windows 10?

I would like to inform that under Sounds you will not be able to change the sounds for alarm.

If you are using Alarm & Clock app, open the app, click on + sign at the right bottom of the app window to add an alarm, while trying to add an alarm you will find an option to set the sound under Sound tab.

For more information about the app refer to: Alarms app for Windows: FAQ

(Applies to Windows 10 as well)

Hope it helps. Let us know if you are still facing any issue with setting sounds for alarm. We will be happy to help you.

Thank you.

 

Alarm doesn't make sound in Windows 10