How to Set Your Favorite Song as an Alarm on Your iPhone! Compatible with All Music Services

While using music streaming services like Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Spotify, have you ever found a song you like and wanted to set it as your iPhone's ringtone or alarm? While the iPhone's built-in Clock app allows you to set Apple Music songs as alarm sounds, you can't directly set songs from Spotify or YouTube Music.

In this article, we'll explain how to set your favorite Apple Music song as your alarm sound using the iPhone's native Clock app, as well as how to use third-party free alarm clock apps and music converters to set songs from Spotify, YouTube Music, and other services as your alarm. If you're interested, please read on.

How to Set Your iPhone Alarm Sound to Your Favorite Apple Music Song

Things to prepare in advance

To set an Apple Music song as your iPhone alarm sound, you need to meet the following requirements:

Apple Music subscription: If you are not an Apple Music subscriber, you can only select songs you have purchased as your alarm sound. Therefore, if you sign up as a paid Apple Music member, you can use your favorite songs.

iPhone system version: If your iOS version is old, you may not be able to set a song as your alarm sound due to iPhone malfunctions or errors. We recommend updating to the latest iOS.

Download your favorite songs: You need to download your favorite Apple Music songs in advance for offline playback.

Apple Music is a subscription-based music streaming service provided by Apple, and is available through the iPhone's Music app, so there is no need to install any other apps.

How to Use Apple Music as an Alarm Sound on iPhone

The specific steps to set Apple Music songs as iPhone alarms can be divided into two parts.

Download your favorite songs on Apple Music

step 1Open the Music app on your iPhone.

Step 2Search for the song you want to use as your alarm sound, tap the "..." icon, and then click the "+" button to add it to your library.

Step 3, tap the download icon that appears next to a song to make the song available for offline playback.

Set an alarm in the iPhone clock app

step 1Open the Clock app on your iPhone and select the Alarms tab.

Step 2Tap the "+" button in the top right corner to open the settings screen for additional alarms.

Step 3On the Settings screen, tap "Sound" and select "Choose Song" to choose any song from your Apple Music library.

Step 4Tap "Back" to return to the alarm settings screen, then tap "Save" to complete the settings.

Is it possible to set Spotify, YouTube Music, etc. as an iPhone alarm?

Songs from music streaming services other than Apple Music, such as Spotify and YouTube Music, are DRM-protected, so even if you download them, you cannot directly set them as alarm sounds in the iPhone's standard "Clock" app. In other words, only songs in the iPhone's "Music" app can be used as alarm sounds.

However, you can use a third-party alarm app or music conversion software to change your iPhone's alarm sound to your favorite songs from YouTube Music, Amazon Music, etc.

How to set your favorite song from another app as your iPhone alarm sound

"Ringtones - Ringtone Maker, Ringtone CreatorThe "Music" app lets you create and edit ringtones and notification sounds from your favorite music and audio. Using this app, you can freely create ringtones on your iPhone or iPad from your favorite songs, recordings, videos, and more. You can also freely customize editing features such as fade-in/fade-out and trimming.

"GarageBand" is a music production app developed by Apple. It can be installed for free on Apple devices such as iPhones, and its feature is that it allows you to easily create and arrange songs. By using it in conjunction with the Ringtone Maker app, you can easily convert songs from YouTube Music, Amazon Music, etc. into alarm sounds.

Steps to set your favorite music as an alarm sound using Ringtone Maker and GarageBand

step 1Use the "Screen Recording" option in the iPhone's Control Center to play and record the video of the audio source you want to set on YouTube or other sites.

Step 2Open the Ringtone Maker app, tap "Make Ringtone from Video", select the screen recording video and cut out the part you like.

Step 3Tap the check mark at the bottom right of the app and enter the file name. If the file appears on the "My Ringtones" screen, it's done.

Step 4Then, tap the "Share" icon on the audio file in "My Ringtones" to import it into "GarageBand." Export it as a ringtone in "GarageBand" to complete the creation of the music file.

Step 5Open the Clock app, select the music file you created from "Sound," and you can set your favorite song as your alarm sound.

How to download and save your favorite songs to use as iPhone alarms (compatible with all services)

While you can set music as an alarm sound using third-party ringtone maker apps, the process can be cumbersome and require using multiple apps at the same time. Here, we recommend using StreamByte for Music, a music conversion software that allows you to save music from major streaming music services in just a few steps.

"StreamByte for Music" is compatible with popular music services both in Japan and overseas, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and SoundCloud.Remove DRM protectionYou can then convert and download the music to popular formats like MP3, AAC, WAV, and FLAC. You can freely customize the output format and sound quality, allowing you to save your favorite songs locally with your preferred settings. The built-in web player eliminates the need to install a music streaming app; you can play, search, and download songs directly within the software. Furthermore, ID3 tags, such as song title, artist name, and album information, are retained in the output, making it convenient for managing music files and setting them as alarm sounds. "StreamByte for Music" offers a free trial version, so please download it and try out its features.

Steps to download and save streaming music with StreamByte for Music

To set a song as your iPhone alarm sound, you must first save your favorite song locally. Next, we'll explain in detail how to use "StreamByte for Music" to download and save your favorite songs from music streaming services like Spotify and YouTube Music. The steps are similar for each music service, so we'll use YouTube Music as an example below.

step 1Download and install "StreamByte for Music" on your computer and run it. Select your desired music service on the main screen. Here we will select YouTube Music as an example.

Step 2Log in to YouTube Music and search for the song you want to set as your iPhone alarm sound. Once you find the song you like, click the "Add" button to add it to the conversion list. You can also add the song by dragging and dropping it to the right side.

Step 3Enter the settings screen to set the output format and quality of the added YouTube music as you like. After the settings are complete, click the "Convert All" button at the bottom right to start downloading your favorite songs.

Step 4Once the download is complete, open the "Conversion Completed" tab to see a list of songs saved on your computer. You can then access the output folder to play or transfer the music offline.

"StreamByte for MusicWith "StreamByte for Music," you can download and save your favorite music with these simple steps. The app's easy-to-use interface and built-in web player eliminate the need for a separate streaming app, making it easy to save your favorite music. Downloaded music files are DRM-free, so you can freely edit them, or transfer them to your iPhone and set them as alarm sounds. If you want to use your favorite streaming music as your iPhone alarm, be sure to download and try "StreamByte for Music" for free.

Frequently asked questions about setting your favorite song as an alarm sound on your iPhone

Can I use downloaded YouTube music as an alarm on my iPhone?

Songs downloaded using YouTube Music's official features on your iPhone are DRM-protected, so unlike music downloaded through the Music app, they cannot be directly set as an alarm. While it's possible to use your favorite YouTube music as an alarm by combining the screen recording and ringtone maker apps introduced in this article, the process can be tedious.

Therefore, we recommend using the professional music conversion software "StreamByte for MusicHere's an easy way to use it to save streaming music in lossless quality and set it as your iPhone alarm sound.

Why can't I set my favorite song as my iPhone alarm?

There are several possible reasons why your iPhone alarm might not play music properly:

You don't have an Apple Music subscription: If you are not subscribed to Apple Music, you can only set songs you have purchased as your iPhone alarm sound. In this situation, you must first check your Apple Music subscription status, and if you are not subscribed, you must purchase the song you want from the iTunes Store or subscribe.

Music files not downloaded: Simply adding Apple Music songs to your library will not automatically activate the alarm. If your network connection is unstable or you want to use the alarm offline, you will need to download the songs beforehand.

Only ringtones from the iTunes Store are displayed: The iTunes Store manages "audio purchased as ringtones" and "audio purchased as songs" in separate categories. If only audio in the ringtone category is displayed on the settings screen, it may be that the songs were not added correctly.

iOS issues: If there is a problem with iOS, the alarm setting may not work properly. To fix this, check that your iOS is updated to the latest version in the Settings app on your iPhone, and force quit and restart the Clock app.

summary

In this article, we've explained how to set an Apple Music song as your alarm sound for iPhone users. We've also shown you how to convert and save songs from music streaming services like Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube Music using third-party apps like ringtone makers and music converters to set your iPhone alarm sound as your favorite song.

"StreamByte for Music" is available on Amazon Music, LINE MUSIC,Download songs in MP3 format from Spotify etc.This music conversion software allows you to freely save music from your favorite music service to your computer. Once downloaded to your computer, the music is DRM-free and saved locally in MP3, AAC, FLAC, or other formats, allowing you to transfer it to your iPhone and set it as your alarm sound. If you'd like to start your day with your own music instead of the default alarm sound, download "StreamByte for Music" for free now and experience the joy of saving your favorite songs.