Apple has acknowledged and is working swiftly to resolve a problem that caused certain iPhone alarms to malfunction, resulting in users oversleeping due to the absence of sound.

Many individuals heavily rely on their phones as alarm clocks, and some disgruntled users took to social media platforms to express their frustration. A TikTok user shared her disappointment, stating that she had set multiple alarms that failed to go off.

While Apple has confirmed awareness of the issue, they have not provided specific details regarding the cause or offered guidance to users on how to prevent oversleeping.

The extent of the problem and whether it affects specific iPhone models remain unclear.

Initial concerns were raised by early risers on NBC’s Today Show, which first reported the news.

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In the absence of an official solution, individuals experiencing sleep disruptions due to this problem can attempt a few simple remedies. One suggestion is to double-check the alarm settings on the phone and ensure that the volume is turned up to an audible level.

Some users have also speculated that the issue may be related to Apple’s “attention aware features,” which can automatically lower the volume of alerts, including alarms, if the iPhone detects that the user is actively engaged with the device. These features are available on iPhone X or later models and certain iPad Pro models.

According to some TikTok users, if a sleeping user’s face is positioned towards the iPhone screen, the attention-aware features could potentially activate, muting the alarms based on the device’s settings.

Apple has expressed its intention to resolve the problem promptly. However, until a solution is provided, users across different time zones may need to rely on traditional alarm clocks, replacing TikTok with the reliable tick-tock of a conventional timepiece.