To turn off a Samsung Galaxy alarm that is ringing right now, tap "Dismiss" if your device is unlocked, or swipe the "X" icon in any direction if your device is locked. This direct action is the fastest way to silence your Samsung Galaxy alarm immediately.
How to turn off a Samsung Galaxy alarm that's ringing right now
When your Samsung Galaxy alarm starts ringing, the method to silence it depends on whether your phone screen is unlocked or locked. For an unlocked device, simply tap the "Dismiss" button on the alarm screen. If your phone is locked when the alarm sounds, you need to swipe the "X" icon in any direction to dismiss it. A common misconception is that simply tapping a "Stop" or "Dismiss" button will turn off a ringing Samsung alarm; instead, a specific gesture like swiping the "X" icon or pressing and holding then swiping up is often required. To snooze a ringing alarm, tap "Snooze" when the alarm sounds, whether the device is in use or locked. This delays the alarm for the default snooze period, giving you a few extra minutes.
How to temporarily disable a future alarm
If you want to prevent a future alarm from ringing without losing its settings, you can temporarily turn it off. To temporarily turn off a set alarm, open the "Clock" app, ensure the "Alarm" tab is selected, and then tap the toggle switch next to the desired alarm. This action saves all its settings, allowing you to easily reactivate it later by tapping the toggle switch again. The Clock app may offer to automatically turn a temporarily disabled alarm back on for its next scheduled day, which is a helpful reminder so you don't forget to re-enable it.
How to permanently delete an alarm
When you no longer need an alarm, you can remove it completely. To permanently delete an alarm, open the "Clock" app, make sure the "Alarm" tab is selected, touch and hold the alarm you want to remove, then tap "Delete". There is no confirmation step after tapping "Delete" to remove an alarm; it is removed immediately. Deleting an alarm permanently removes all its settings, but you can create a new one if needed. This is the cleanest method for getting rid of an alarm you will never use again.
Use Bixby to turn off an alarm with a voice command
For a hands-free experience, you can use Bixby to manage your alarms. You can use Bixby to turn off an alarm by pressing and holding the Bixby or Side button and giving a voice command, such as "Turn off alarm for 8:30 p.m." This is especially useful when your hands are busy, as you can silence an alarm without touching the screen.
Customize your snooze settings
If you rely on the snooze function, you are not stuck with the default settings. By default, snoozing an alarm delays it for 5 minutes and repeats 3 times, but these settings can be customized within the alarm's options. To change them, open the alarm in the Clock app and look for the snooze duration and repeat count settings. Adjusting these allows you to tailor the snooze behavior to your morning routine, preventing the alarm from stopping too soon or delaying you too long.
