Apple Watch's Silent Mode Just Got Smarter: Introducing the New Sleep Alarm in watchOS 11.4
Apple’s watchOS 11.4 introduces a long-requested alarm enhancement—Sleep Wake Up alarms now sound even when Silent Mode is enabled. This update ensures reliable wake-up calls without compromising your preference for a quiet environment.
By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor
April 20, 2025
Have you ever missed an important morning meeting because your Apple Watch was in Silent Mode?
Here's a Cool Tip: Check out the new Apple Watch Sleep Wake Up Alarm.
With the release of watchOS 11.4, Apple tackles this concern head-on by introducing a feature that ensures you wake up on time—every time.
Understanding the New Sleep Wake Up Alarm Feature
In previous versions of watchOS, enabling Silent Mode meant all alerts—including alarms—were muted.
This posed a challenge for users who preferred peace and quiet but still needed dependable alarms.
watchOS 11.4 introduces a new "Break Through Silent Mode" option. This allows Sleep Wake Up alarms to sound audibly even when Silent Mode is turned on.