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iOS 26.4 Adds Toggle for Dual iPhone-Watch Alarms

4/30/2026

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iOS 26.4 adds an “Always Play on iPhone” toggle that lets alarms sound on both iPhone and Apple Watch for Sleep Schedule users.
The toggle is disabled by default, appears when editing a Sleep Schedule in the Clock or Health app, and excludes one-off alarms.
The feature lets users keep sleep tracking and watchOS 26 sleep scores while receiving a louder iPhone alarm.

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Story summary

iOS 26.4 adds an “Always Play on iPhone” toggle that lets alarms sound on both iPhone and Apple Watch for Sleep Schedule users.
The toggle is disabled by default, appears when editing a Sleep Schedule in the Clock or Health app, and excludes one-off alarms.
The feature lets users keep sleep tracking and watchOS 26 sleep scores while receiving a louder iPhone alarm.