Users report silent alarms on Pixel phones

Users of Google Pixel smartphones have reported that their alarms are not ringing, even though they have not changed any settings. The issue has been discussed on Reddit's Pixel forum, where one user described how two morning alarms failed to sound despite being set correctly.

Alarms show as triggered but don’t sound

The Google Clock app on the affected devices displayed notifications stating that the alarms had rung and were automatically silenced after the duration set by the user. However, the user insists that the alarms never actually produced any sound. This behavior is typically linked to the app's "Silence after" feature, which silences an alarm if it goes unanswered for a set time.

Users deny common explanations

Some forum members speculated that the user might have slept through the alarm or accidentally lowered the volume. However, the user denied these claims and pointed out that their phone's storage is nearly full, which could be interfering with app performance. Other Pixel owners have also reported similar problems, with one user noting that one of their six daily alarms remains silent.

Bug has occurred multiple times before

This is not the first time such a bug has been reported. In September 2021, Google acknowledged a similar issue on Reddit, which was linked to ringtones from Spotify. More recently, in March 2025 and September 2026, Pixel 9 and other models experienced similar silent alarm problems. The Pixel support team responded to the Reddit thread, saying they were investigating, but no cause or fix has been announced yet.

Pixel devices face multiple call-related bugs

The alarm issue comes at a time when Pixel devices are also encountering other problems. The Pixel 11 Pro XL is currently experiencing a bug that causes incoming calls to be missed or not received, marking the third call-related issue reported on Pixel phones since May 2026.

Reddit users suggest workarounds

Reddit members have proposed several workarounds for the silent alarm issue. One involves changing the "Silence after" option in the Google Clock app to "Never," which prevents automatic silencing. A more reliable solution is to use a third-party alarm app, such as Alarmy, available on the Google Play Store. Alternatively, users can opt for a traditional alarm clock placed on their nightstand.