{"id":138317,"date":"2020-12-21T09:40:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-21T06:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-set-an-alarm-for-sunrise-or-sunset-on-iphone\/"},"modified":"2020-12-21T09:40:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-21T06:40:00","slug":"how-to-set-an-alarm-for-sunrise-or-sunset-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-set-an-alarm-for-sunrise-or-sunset-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Set an Alarm for Sunrise or Sunset on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#How to Set an Alarm for Sunrise or Sunset on iPhone”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Rise and shine! Need to set an iPhone alarm that goes off automatically every day at sunrise or sunset? Using Shortcuts on iPhones running iOS 13 or later, it\u2019s possible to create an automation that does just that. Here\u2019s how to set it up.<\/p>\n

First, you\u2019ll need to locate and open Shortcuts. If you can\u2019t find it, swipe downward in the middle of your screen with one finger. When a search bar app<\/a>ears, type \u201cShortcuts,\u201d then tap the Shortcuts app icon that appears.<\/p>\n

\"Type<\/p>\n

In Shortcuts, tap \u201cAutomation\u201d in the menu at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n

\"In<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve made an automation before, tap the plus (+) button, then select \u201cCreate Personal Automation.\u201d If you haven\u2019t used automations before, just tap \u201cCreate Personal Automation.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"In<\/p>\n

On the \u201cNew Automation\u201d screen, we\u2019re going to set up what conditions will trigger the automation. In this case, since we\u2019ll be setting an alarm for sunrise or sunset, tap \u201cTime of Day.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"In<\/p>\n

In the list that appears, tap \u201cSunrise\u201d or \u201cSunset.\u201d In our example, we will choose \u201cSunset.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"In<\/p>\n

After tapping sunrise or sunset, you\u2019ll see a new screen that allows you to choose a time offset, such as \u201c30 minutes before sunset\u201d or \u201c15 minutes after sunset.\u201d In our example, we\u2019re aiming for close to sunset exactly, so we\u2019ll pick \u201cAt sunset.\u201d Tap \u201cDone\u201d when you\u2019re finished.<\/p>\n

\"In<\/p>\n

Next, decide whether you want your alarm to repeat daily, weekly, or monthly and tap the matching selection so that it has a checkmark beside it.<\/p>\n

\"In<\/p>\n

Then tap \u201cNext,\u201d and you\u2019ll get to the Actions screen. This is where you define what you want to happen at sunrise or sunset.<\/p>\n

Ideally, it would be perfect if we could use a system-wide iPhone alarm like the one you would set in the Clock app. It is possible to create a traditional Clock app alarm for a certain time using Shortcuts, but if you use that function, you\u2019ll need to dramatically increase the complexity of your automation. One reason for this is that every time your automation runs, another alarm will be created, and your Clock app will fill up with alarms quickly. We don\u2019t want that.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> The Two Quickest Ways to Set an Alarm on iPhone or iPad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

So instead, we found a nice workaround using the Timer function, which will break through the iPhone\u2019s silent and do-not-disturb modes just like a regular alarm would. Other notification options in Shortcuts are typically silenced if your volume is turned down or your ringer is off. This method will make sure that you always hear the alarm as long as the iPhone is powered up and the automation is active.<\/p>\n

So on the \u201cActions\u201d screen, tap the \u201cAdd Action\u201d button.<\/p>\n

\"In<\/p>\n

A panel will pop-up. Tap the search bar and type \u201ctimer,\u201d then scroll down and tap \u201cStart Timer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Search<\/p>\n

Once you see the \u201cStart timer for\u201d action on the screen, tap its properties and set it to 1 second. The idea is that once triggered by sunrise or sunset, a timer for 1 second will count down and ring.<\/p>\n

Next, we\u2019ll add a message that tells you what this alarm is for. Tap the big plus (+) button located right below the timer action.<\/p>\n

\"Set<\/p>\n

When a panel pops up, search for \u201cnotification,\u201d then scroll down and select \u201cShow notification\u201d from the list.<\/p>\n

\"Search<\/p>\n

When the action is added to your automation, tap the \u201cHello World\u201d field and add a label that describes what the alarm is for. In our case, our official How-To Geek chickens get eaten after dark if we don\u2019t close the chicken coop, so we wrote \u201cClose Chicken Coop at Sunset\u201d as a reminder.<\/p>\n

\"Modify<\/p>\n

There are other ways to display messages in Shortcuts (such as the \u201cAlert\u201d function), but the nice thing about using a notification is that it will show up on your notifications screen later as a record of what happened. It also creates its own audible and vibratory alarm, so if you\u2019d like to use this instead of the timer method, you can erase the \u201cStart timer\u201d section. The main drawback of relying solely on a notification is that it can be silenced by certain settings on your iPhone, so you may miss the alarm.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re ready, tap \u201cNext,\u201d then you\u2019ll see an overview of the automation. Near the bottom of the screen, flip the switch that says \u201cAsk Before Running\u201d to \u201cOff.\u201d If you leave that enabled, your automation won\u2019t work unless you open your iPhone and tap a confirmation message first.<\/p>\n

\"Tap<\/p>\n

Then tap \u201cDone,\u201d and your Automation will be set.<\/p>\n

In practice, you may find that your iPhone\u2019s idea of sunrise or sunset might not match your own (There\u2019s also\u00a0dawn, dusk, and twilight<\/a> to consider, for example, plus elevation and other factors.). So if you ever need to modify the automation, return to your Automation list in Shortcuts and tap the automation in the list, where you can adjust the sunrise or sunset offset or change the length of the timer to match your needs.<\/p>\n

Also, if you ever need to disable the sunrise or sunset alarm, tap the automation in Shortcuts and flip the \u201cEnable This Automation\u201d switch to \u201cOff.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Tap<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re done, you can ride off into the sunset in style\u2014at exactly the correct time every day! Have fun.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n