How to Cancel Your Android Alarms

Don't want that alarm going off when you're sleeping in this weekend or while you're in a meeting? Below are the steps to turn off your alarm on an Android device. Despite the Android OS changing drastically over the years, most of the basics function the same. For those steps that are different, extra instructions are provided.

On Android version 5.0, 7.0, 8.0 you’ll need to do the following:

First, find your Apps shortcut. This could be on your main (Home) screen or on your Android launcher at the bottom of the screen.

Next, tap the Apps shortcut which should reveal all installed applications on your smartphone.

Now, select Clock from your Apps screen. If it doesn’t open up to the Alarm tab, tap Alarm to access any alarms you have set.

Select the alarm that you wish to turn off.

To cancel that alarm, toggle switch to the left (should be greyed out).

For Android 6.0 to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), tap the Down arrow instead. Then tap Dismiss.

For Android 4.4 (KitKat), things look a bit different. Under your alarms, you should see an option labeled Dismiss Now; tap the X next to it to cancel your alarm.

For those with Android watches (Wear OS), the steps are fairly similar.

1.      Open the Alarm app.

2.      Tap the time you want to cancel.

3.      Tap Dismiss or swipe right.

As you can see, the steps are pretty simple to follow and quick to perform. You’ll have some alarm-free time in a matter of a couple of minutes. Who likes hearing those annoying alarms anyway?