By Annie Cale
Want to wake up to your favorite Spotify playlist instead of a boring default ringtone? Depending on your phone, you have a few options for setting a Spotify song as your alarm. iPhone users can rely on Spotify’s dedicated alarm app, while Android users may be able to connect Spotify to a compatible Clock app. Prefer an alarm that rings even when you’re offline? You can always convert Spotify tracks into local files and set them as your native alarm. In this guide, we’ll walk you through both methods, explain the requirements for each, and help you choose the right option for your device.
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You can set Spotify music as an alarm using a compatible app or local audio files. Here's how the options compare.
| Method | Compatible Devices | Spotify Premium Required? | Works Offline? |
| Alarmify | iPhone | Not for the free Alarms mode. Smart Wake requires Spotify Premium and Alarmify+. | No for Spotify streaming. |
| Google Clock | Compatible Android phones | Required to select specific songs. Spotify Free users can choose playlists. | No for Spotify streaming. |
| Samsung Clock | Compatible Samsung Galaxy phones | Depends on the feature and app version. | Depends on the playback method. |
| Local audio files | Compatible iPhone and Android devices | No Spotify Premium subscription is required to play existing local audio files. | Yes, if the files are stored locally and the alarm app supports them. |
Want an offline alarm? You can use NoteBurner Spotify Music Converter to convert Spotify tracks into local audio files, then transfer them to your phone and set them as an alarm sound on a compatible device.
Here we will recommend three alarm apps for Spotify – Alarm Clock for Spotify for iPhone users; and Google Clock, Samsung Clock for Android users. With these Spotify alarm apps, you are able to customize your phone's alarm to play music from Spotify.
On iOS, Alarmify is the app that we need. Similarly, we must log in to a Spotify account and connect to a stable internet to select the playlist or song.
Step 1 Download, install, and open Alarmify on your iPhone.
Step 2 Sign in to Alarmify and connect your Spotify account.
Step 3 Open the alarm creation screen and tap the option to add a new alarm.
Step 4 Set the alarm time and choose how often you want it to repeat.
Step 5 Select a Spotify playlist, album, or song as your alarm sound.
Step 6 Review your settings and save the alarm.
Note: If you are on iOS 27, make sure to allow Live Activities for this app. Without it, the alarm cannot ring.
Related Article: How to Use Spotify as iPhone Ringtone
Here you can link your Spotify account to the Google Clock app on Android so that you can set any Spotify songs as your alarm sound.
Step 1 Download the latest version of Google Clock on your Android device.
Step 2 Open the app, tap the "+" icon to create a new alarm, and set your desired time.
Step 3 Tap "Default Ringtone" below the time, and scroll down to select Spotify from the list of sound sources.
Step 4 Tap "Connect" and log in to your Spotify account to grant permission.
Step 5 Choose a playlist from the recommended options. If you have a Spotify Premium account, you can search for any specific song and set it as your alarm.
See Also: Two Ways to Play Spotify Music on Google Home
Samsung Clock now integrates directly with Spotify! This means you can wake up to your favorite playlists without downloading any third-party apps. You'll need a Samsung phone running One UI 3.0 or later (like the Galaxy S20 and newer).
Step 1 Open the Spotify app on your Samsung phone and make sure you are logged in.
Step 2 Open the built-in Clock app, create a new alarm, and tap "Alarm sound".
Step 3 Scroll through the sound list and select Spotify.
Step 4 If prompted, tap "Connect" to grant Samsung Clock access to your Spotify account.
Step 5 Choose a specific song or a playlist, then tap "Done" and "Save" to finish.
Note: Make sure both Spotify and the Clock app are set to 'Unrestricted' in your phone's battery settings, so the music doesn't get killed by the system overnight.
Related Article: How to Set Spotify Song as SamSung Ringtone
🎯 Pro tips: While system alarms (like Samsung or Google Clock) are convenient, they still rely on a stable internet connection and an active Spotify account. If you want a more reliable alarm that plays even when you're offline, or if you want to use Spotify tracks on any device, the best alternative is to convert the music into local audio files first.
Here we recommend the top 15 morning alarm tones on Spotify Free and guide you to download the best alarm songs to MP3 format with NoteBurner Spotify Music Converter step by step.
The above is about how to use Spotify Alarm Apps to wake up with a Spotify track. And here, we will introduce a more powerful tool to realize this alarm setting. That’s where NoteBurner Spotify Alarm Clock Downloader comes in. Spotify doesn’t allow you to download songs directly. NoteBurner solves this problem by converting Spotify songs, albums, and playlists into standard local formats such as MP3, AAC, FLAC, WAV, or ALAC. Once converted, you can use these files however you like—set them as alarms on any device, listen to them offline, transfer them to a USB drive, or even burn them to a CD.
Step 1 Launch NoteBurner Spotify Music Converter
Download, install, and launch NoteBurner Spotify Music Converter, then choose the "Spotify App" or Spotify web player as the download source.
✅ Tips: NoteBurner supports both Windows and macOS. Here is a Windows version for how to convert Spotify songs and set them as alarm ringtone. For Mac users, please refer to the Mac guide.
Step 2 Import Spotify Alarm Songs to NoteBurner
Click the "+" button, there will be a pop-up window prompting you to copy & paste/drag & drop the song/playlist link that you'd like to download as an alarm ringtone for Android/iPhone. Then check the alarm songs in the loading list.
Step 3 Set up Output Parameters for the Target Alarm Song
Click the "Settings" button on the bottom left. Here you can choose the output format (MP3/AAC/FLAC/WAV/AIFF/ALAC) and the output quality (320 kbps, 256 kbps, 192 kbps, 128 kbps), as well as the output path.
Step 4 Download Alarm Soundtrack from Spotify to PC
Click the "Convert" button. The Spotify song or playlist you selected in Step 2 will be soon converted and downloaded to your local computer.
Step 5 Check Downloaded Spotify Alarm Music
When the conversion is done, click the "History" button on the left side, and you'll browse all Spotify songs that have been recorded successfully. Click a folder icon next to the song and you'll be directed to the local audio folder.
Now you have got the open music format files of Spotify. Just follow the steps to transfer the well-downloaded Spotify alarm tunes to Android via a USB drive or sync Spotify music to iPhone via iTunes easily. After that, you can choose the Sound option on the alarm setting and pick a Spotify track to make it an alarm ringtone.
Step 1 Open NoteBurner Spotify Music Converter and go to the History section. Click the square-shaped edit icon, and then select "Export to iTunes". Enter the name of your new playlist and click "Start exporting".
Step 2 Open your iPhone, and go to "Settings > Apps > Music". Then turn on "Sync Library". Later, you'll find the Spotify songs are automatically synced to your iPhone.
Note: If the auto-sync does not work, you can also manually enable the sync option in the Apple Music (iTunes) app. Choose Music > Sync Music, then click Done.
Related Article: How to Transfer Spotify Music to iTunes Library?
Step 3 Start the Clock app on your iPhone. Edit the desired alarm and click "Sound". Pick your favorite Spotify song as the alarm sound.
Step 1 Connect your Android phone to the computer via a USB cable. It would help if you changed the connection mode to "File Transfer" or "MTP".
Step 2 Go to "This PC" and find the "Music" folder under your Android phone storage. Here copy the downloaded Spotify alarm tunes from NoteBurner to the media folder.
Step 3 On your Android phone, open the Clock app. Then click Alarm and select the new Spotify music as an alarm sound.
See Also How to Use Spotify Song as Phone Ringtone
Disclaimer: For personal/educational use only. 🚫 Do not distribute downloaded music/video for commercial use.
What’s your go-to morning track and playlist that gets you out of bed instantly? Below are some recommended Spotify playlists that wake up your mood and fuel your focus.
Here we recommend the top 15 morning alarm tones on Spotify Free and guide you to download the best alarm songs to MP3 format with NoteBurner Spotify Music Converter step by step.
A: Yes. You can use Spotify Free with compatible alarm apps, but available features vary. In Google Clock, free Spotify accounts can select playlists, although ads may play. Selecting a specific song requires Spotify Premium. Alarmify's free Alarms mode also supports Spotify Free but plays 30-second song clips. Check the requirements of your chosen app before setting up your alarm.
A: It depends on the alarm app. Alarmify's free Alarms mode plays 30-second clips, while its Smart Wake mode supports full-length music with Alarmify+ and Spotify Premium. If your device's clock app supports custom alarm sounds, you can use NoteBurner Spotify Music Converter to download Spotify music as local audio files.
A: It depends on how you set up your alarm. Alarm apps that stream music from Spotify generally need an internet connection to play tracks. If you prefer offline playback, you can use a compatible tool like NoteBurner Spotify Alarm Clock Downloader to convert Spotify tracks into local audio files and transfer them to your phone. You can then select a file as your alarm sound if your phone's Clock app supports custom audio.
A: Possible reasons your Spotify alarm isn't functioning include a weak internet connection, an inactive Spotify Premium subscription, or a fault within the alarm app. To fix this, check your internet, ensure your Spotify account is current and connected to the app, and try restarting the app or re-establishing the Spotify connection.
There are several ways to set up Spotify as your personal alarm clock on Android, iPhone, or any other device that supports Spotify alarm apps or custom alarm sounds. A compatible alarm app is a simple option if you want to stream music directly from Spotify.
If you prefer offline playback, you can make a Spotify morning alarm clock using NoteBurner Spotify Music Converter. Convert your favorite tracks into local audio files, then transfer them to a compatible device and select them as alarm sounds in a Clock app that supports custom audio.
Just choose the method that best fits your device and listening habits.
