Alaa Jawhar
Alaa Jawhar is the founder of Amdose LTD and the maker of AlarmiFex. Alaa builds apps that help people start the day well.
Posts by Alaa Jawhar
26 articles
Blog · Oct 29, 2026ADHD morning routine: alarms that help
A short, repeatable routine plus several labeled alarms can make ADHD mornings easier. Here is how to set them up on your phone, and where an app can help.
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Blog · Oct 29, 2026Sunrise alarm vs sound alarm: which wakes you up better?
A sunrise alarm eases you awake with light; a sound alarm calls you at a set time. Here is how they compare and when to use both.
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Blog · Oct 29, 2026Is Alarmy free? What you get and what you pay for
Alarmy is free to download with in-app purchases. Here is what the free plan covers, what Premium adds, and how to avoid a surprise charge.
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Blog · Oct 29, 2026How to wake yourself up when you're tired
Get light and movement first, give grogginess time to pass, and fix the sleep habits behind it. Here is what to do, with sources.
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Blog · Oct 29, 2026Android alarm not going off? How to fix it
An Android alarm usually fails because of its volume, Do Not Disturb, battery limits or notifications. Here are the fixes to try, in order.
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Blog · Oct 29, 2026How to change the alarm sound on Android and Samsung
Open the Clock app, tap the alarm, choose the alarm sound and save. Here are the Android and Samsung steps, plus how to use your own sound.
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Blog · Oct 29, 2026How to set a YouTube video as your alarm sound
Neither the iPhone Clock nor the standard Android Clock plays a YouTube video as an alarm. Here are the built-in options, YouTube Music on Android, and how to turn a video link into a trimmed alarm sound.
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Blog · Oct 29, 2026How to wake up early (and keep doing it)
Waking up early works best in small steps: a steady wake time, enough sleep, morning light and an alarm you notice. Here is the plan, and how to keep it going.
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Blog · Oct 29, 2026A calm morning routine that starts with your alarm
A calm morning starts the night before and with the first sound you hear. Here is a short routine: prepare, pick a sound, test it, and ease into the day.
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Blog · Oct 29, 2026How to Wake Up to Your Alarm (When You Keep Sleeping Through It)
If you keep sleeping through your alarm, first check that it rings, then make the sound easier to notice and plan your first move out of bed.
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Blog · Oct 27, 2026How to use a TikTok sound as your alarm
The Clock app cannot pick a TikTok sound by itself. Here is the built-in route and the faster way: share the link, trim, wake up to it.
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Blog · Oct 27, 2026How to use a Spotify song as your iPhone alarm
The Clock app cannot pick a Spotify song, but a Shortcuts automation can start one. Steps, catches, and a more reliable option.
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Blog · Oct 27, 2026How to set a song as your alarm on iPhone
Use the Clock app's Pick a song option for songs in your library, or import and trim an audio file for anything else. Steps, snags and how to test the alarm.
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Blog · Oct 27, 2026Why is my iPhone alarm so quiet? How to fix the volume
Your iPhone alarm volume follows the ringer and alert setting, not the media volume. Here are the six usual causes and how to fix each one.
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Blog · Oct 27, 2026Why is my iPhone alarm not going off? 9 causes and fixes
Most iPhone alarms that fail are a setting: a sound set to None, low volume, or the wrong time. Nine causes and fixes, plus a quick test.
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Blog · Oct 27, 2026How to change the alarm sound on iPhone
Change the alarm sound on iPhone in a few taps in Clock, fix volume surprises, and learn what to do when the built-in list runs out.
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Blog · Oct 27, 2026Will my alarm go off on silent, Do Not Disturb or Focus?
Yes on iPhone, and usually yes on Android, but a few settings and apps can change that. Here is how to check before tonight, or what to check after a late morning.
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Wake-up Series · Oct 24, 2026Why your brain stops hearing the same alarm, and what to do about it
Your brain learns to ignore an alarm it hears every day. Wake-up Series spreads several different sounds across a time window so each step sounds new.
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Where to Put Your Phone at Night When You Use It as an Alarm
Where your phone sits at night changes whether you hear the alarm, reach it safely and stay off the screen. Here is how to choose a spot and test it.
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Blog · Jun 29, 2026How to Make Your Own Alarm Sound on iPhone or Android
Turn a voice memo or clip into an alarm sound: the built-in iPhone and Android routes, then the AlarmiFex import-and-trim way, plus fixes.
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Spotify Alarm Not Going Off? Find the Failing Part
A silent Spotify alarm has two possible failure points: the alarm itself or the music. Here is how to tell which, then fix it on Android and iPhone.
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How to Wake Someone Up Who Sleeps Through Alarms
A practical plan for waking a heavy sleeper: enough sleep, an alarm checked from the pillow, considerate options for shared rooms and one easy first action.
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How to Not Oversleep for Work: A Practical Morning Plan
Plan your wake time backwards from your start time, check the alarm the night before, add a backup that fails differently, and decide your first action out of bed.
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Blog · Jun 29, 2026The best alarm sounds to wake up to (and how to choose)
Melodic, rhythmic sounds look promising in small studies, but no sound wakes everyone. Here is how to pick, set and test an alarm sound, including for heavy sleepers.
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Turned Off the Alarm and Fell Back Asleep? How to Stop It
Why you fall back asleep after switching the alarm off, and a plan to stop it: one pre-decided action, a follow-up sound and a safe phone spot.
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Blog · Jun 20, 2026Best Alarm Clock Apps for Heavy Sleepers, Free and Paid (2026)
The best alarm clock for heavy sleepers depends on why you sleep through it. Compare free and paid phone alarms, Alarmy, Sleep Cycle and AlarmiFex, plus hardware.
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Make tomorrow morning sound like you
Pick a sound for your mood or import your own. AlarmiFex is free to download on the App Store and Google Play.
