What many don’t know is that Windows 10 has a built-in ‘alarms and timers‘ functionality that works like any other alarm clock app you may have used on mobile devices. Here we will show you how to access this feature and set alarms and timers in Windows 10.
How to Set Alarms and Timers in Windows 10
Today we will show you not only how to set alarms and timers in Windows 10, but also how to disable them when you no longer intend to use them. Note that both Alarms and timers will only work as long as the computer is awake and Notifications are ‘On’. It will not work if you put your computer in ‘Sleep’ mode or if notifications are turned off.
Enable and Use Alarms in Windows 10
- To set an alarm, launch the Start Menu and select ‘Alarms & Clock’ from the application list.
- On the app main screen, select the ‘Alarm’ tab at the top. You can now turn an existing alarm on or off or create a new one by clicking/tapping the “+” sign in the lower right corner.
- Then set the time using your mouse scroll wheel or the directional arrows that appear when you move your mouse cursor to any column.
- You can also configure the alarm using the options in the lower half of the window. As you can see, you can choose a name for the alarm, how often it repeats, and even its sound. When you’re done choosing your options, click/tap the ‘Save’ button.
- Your new alarm will be activated by default, but you will be able to turn it on or off like any other alarm. You can also change the time etc by tapping/clicking on it. you can change it.
- When the alarm goes off, you will receive a notification in the lower right corner of your screen. You can delay or turn it off using the appropriate option.
This much. Now you know how to set alarms in Windows 10.
Set Timers in Windows 10
- To set a timer, you need to select the ‘Timer’ tab at the top of the ‘Alarms & Clock’ main screen. You can start an existing timer by clicking/tapping the middle ‘Start’ button or you can change timings by clicking any field in the highlighted section.
- To create a new timer from scratch, tap/click the “+” button at the bottom and do the same as creating a new alarm.
This much. You can now set timers so you don’t forget to turn off the gas or turn off the sprinklers on time.
Disable or Delete Alarms and Timers in Windows 10
- To disable existing alarms, tap the ‘Alarm’ tab on the main screen of the app and turn off the alarms you want to disable.
- To delete existing alarms or timers, first select the Alarm or Timer option from the top tab. Then click/tap the ‘Select’ button at the bottom to select the alarms or timers you want to delete.
- Now use the checkboxes to select the alarms you want to delete and click the ‘Delete’ button as seen below.
Now you can not only set alarms and timers in Windows 10, you can disable or delete them if you want.
Easily Enable Alarms and Timers on Windows 10 PC
While most of us use smartphones to set reminders, alarms, and timers, you don’t necessarily need a mobile device for this. Now that you know how to set up alarms and timers in Windows 10, use it on your computer and let us know if it’s just as convenient as using your Android or iPhone. In the meantime, you should check out some of our favorite Windows 10 tips and tricks, along with some key Windows 10 features that were introduced recently with the October 2020 update.
