How to disable the alarm sound in the default Windows 10 timer app
This question is about the Windows 10 default Alarm & Clock app. I'm currently trying to set up a timer so that (for example) after 10 minutes, I get a notification saying something like "time's up".
Unfortunately, while I get a notification, the app accompanies the notification with an obnoxious beeping alarm sound. In addition, the volume of the music I am playing through Firefox decreases when this alarm plays, and increases afterwards. I would like to turn off the sound. Here's what I've tried:
I've tried turning off the sound for that specific app (I'm playing music, so I can't turn the sound off completely), using the app titled "volume mixer". Unfortunately, there is no dedicated volume control for the alarm app. I've tried turning down the "system sounds" volume control, and this has no effect.
I've tried changing the settings of the app, but as far as I can tell the app has no settings page, and no way to turn off the volume for the timer. (There is a way to turn off the sound for the alarm clock).
If there is no specific "Alarm & Clock" fix, I would be open to using a different app, as long as it wouldn't require me to install something like "Java Run-time Environment", which I don't want to do (security risks).
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This question is about the Windows 10 default Alarm & Clock app. I'm currently trying to set up a timer so that (for example) after 10 minutes, I get a notification saying something like "time's up".
Unfortunately, while I get a notification, the app accompanies the notification with an obnoxious beeping alarm sound. In addition, the volume of the music I am playing through Firefox decreases when this alarm plays, and increases afterwards. I would like to turn off the sound. Here's what I've tried:
I've tried turning off the sound for that specific app (I'm playing music, so I can't turn the sound off completely), using the app titled "volume mixer". Unfortunately, there is no dedicated volume control for the alarm app. I've tried turning down the "system sounds" volume control, and this has no effect.
I've tried changing the settings of the app, but as far as I can tell the app has no settings page, and no way to turn off the volume for the timer. (There is a way to turn off the sound for the alarm clock).
If there is no specific "Alarm & Clock" fix, I would be open to using a different app, as long as it wouldn't require me to install something like "Java Run-time Environment", which I don't want to do (security risks).
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This question is about the Windows 10 default Alarm & Clock app. I'm currently trying to set up a timer so that (for example) after 10 minutes, I get a notification saying something like "time's up".
Unfortunately, while I get a notification, the app accompanies the notification with an obnoxious beeping alarm sound. In addition, the volume of the music I am playing through Firefox decreases when this alarm plays, and increases afterwards. I would like to turn off the sound. Here's what I've tried:
I've tried turning off the sound for that specific app (I'm playing music, so I can't turn the sound off completely), using the app titled "volume mixer". Unfortunately, there is no dedicated volume control for the alarm app. I've tried turning down the "system sounds" volume control, and this has no effect.
I've tried changing the settings of the app, but as far as I can tell the app has no settings page, and no way to turn off the volume for the timer. (There is a way to turn off the sound for the alarm clock).
If there is no specific "Alarm & Clock" fix, I would be open to using a different app, as long as it wouldn't require me to install something like "Java Run-time Environment", which I don't want to do (security risks).
windows-10 windows-store-app
This question is about the Windows 10 default Alarm & Clock app. I'm currently trying to set up a timer so that (for example) after 10 minutes, I get a notification saying something like "time's up".
Unfortunately, while I get a notification, the app accompanies the notification with an obnoxious beeping alarm sound. In addition, the volume of the music I am playing through Firefox decreases when this alarm plays, and increases afterwards. I would like to turn off the sound. Here's what I've tried:
I've tried turning off the sound for that specific app (I'm playing music, so I can't turn the sound off completely), using the app titled "volume mixer". Unfortunately, there is no dedicated volume control for the alarm app. I've tried turning down the "system sounds" volume control, and this has no effect.
I've tried changing the settings of the app, but as far as I can tell the app has no settings page, and no way to turn off the volume for the timer. (There is a way to turn off the sound for the alarm clock).
If there is no specific "Alarm & Clock" fix, I would be open to using a different app, as long as it wouldn't require me to install something like "Java Run-time Environment", which I don't want to do (security risks).
windows-10 windows-store-app
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I have taken a look at the "Alarm & Clock" app in Windows 10,
and my opinion of its quality is basically unprintable.
There exist an enormous number of available free alarm applications,
one of whom will surely meet your needs.
See for example these articles for lists of such products and their merits :
Best Free Timer and Alarm Clock
Five Best Windows Timer Applications
1
I found this because I'm looking for a way to stop the alarm sound from repeating forever, when I'm not at the PC to turn it off. AFAIK there is no way to stop it, or to select "No sound" for the alarm. How #$%#$ useless! How typically Microsoft! (It could actually be quite usable, if not for this critical limitation. The interface is simple and functional, and all that I need. grrrr..)
– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:43
I found "Free Alarm Clock" at the top of your first link, and have installed it. It seems to do the job nicely. In particular, in it'sOptions
it has an option for how long to play the sound.
– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:52
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Since you said we could use software, I made a 3-piece alarm clock. You can download it or copy+paste the code:
Startup.vbs
this will be the file you place in the startup section of the start menu (All programs panel)
Set oShell = CreateObject ("Wscript.Shell")
Dim strArgs
strArgs = "cmd /c $LOCATION$"
oShell.Run strArgs, 0, false
Change $LOCATION$ with the location of the third file,
Popup.vbs
this will be the file with the reminder
lol=msgbox("MESSAGE.",0,"REMINDER!")
Change MESSAGE. with the body and REMINDER! with the title
Alarm.bat
this will be the file that checks the date and time and executes Popup.vbs
@ECHO OFF
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
::====SET TABLE====::
SET ACtime=1717
SET ACday=MON
SET ACmsgloc=C:UsersJeremiDesktopFaceCensorApp.vbs
::====SET TABLE====::
title Alarm Clock
goto loop
:k
for %%i in (%ACday%) do (
if "%date:~0,3%"=="%%i" goto loop
)
goto k
====HELP====
HOW TO USE
Set the variables with the set table.
RULES
1. ACtime is in 24-hr format. Remeber to put just digits no other characters.
2. ACday is the FIRST 3 letters of the day, no other characters. Monday=MON Tuesday=Tue Wednesday=WED (You get the point?)
3. ACmsgloc is the LOCATION of the reminder file. Enter the FULL path (like C:UsersJoeyDesktopPopup.vbs
RULES
====EXIT====
:loop
set mytime=%time:~0,2%%time:~3,2%
if "%mytime%" EQU "%ACtime%" (
start %ACmsgloc%
exit )
goto loop
endlocal
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I realize this is an old post, but I was able to mute alarms by going to Windows Settings, then System, then to Notifications & actions. From here, scroll down and click om "Alarms & Clock" - in this box, you can disable alarm sounds
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I have taken a look at the "Alarm & Clock" app in Windows 10,
and my opinion of its quality is basically unprintable.
There exist an enormous number of available free alarm applications,
one of whom will surely meet your needs.
See for example these articles for lists of such products and their merits :
Best Free Timer and Alarm Clock
Five Best Windows Timer Applications
1
I found this because I'm looking for a way to stop the alarm sound from repeating forever, when I'm not at the PC to turn it off. AFAIK there is no way to stop it, or to select "No sound" for the alarm. How #$%#$ useless! How typically Microsoft! (It could actually be quite usable, if not for this critical limitation. The interface is simple and functional, and all that I need. grrrr..)
– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:43
I found "Free Alarm Clock" at the top of your first link, and have installed it. It seems to do the job nicely. In particular, in it'sOptions
it has an option for how long to play the sound.
– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:52
add a comment |
I have taken a look at the "Alarm & Clock" app in Windows 10,
and my opinion of its quality is basically unprintable.
There exist an enormous number of available free alarm applications,
one of whom will surely meet your needs.
See for example these articles for lists of such products and their merits :
Best Free Timer and Alarm Clock
Five Best Windows Timer Applications
1
I found this because I'm looking for a way to stop the alarm sound from repeating forever, when I'm not at the PC to turn it off. AFAIK there is no way to stop it, or to select "No sound" for the alarm. How #$%#$ useless! How typically Microsoft! (It could actually be quite usable, if not for this critical limitation. The interface is simple and functional, and all that I need. grrrr..)
– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:43
I found "Free Alarm Clock" at the top of your first link, and have installed it. It seems to do the job nicely. In particular, in it'sOptions
it has an option for how long to play the sound.
– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:52
add a comment |
I have taken a look at the "Alarm & Clock" app in Windows 10,
and my opinion of its quality is basically unprintable.
There exist an enormous number of available free alarm applications,
one of whom will surely meet your needs.
See for example these articles for lists of such products and their merits :
Best Free Timer and Alarm Clock
Five Best Windows Timer Applications
I have taken a look at the "Alarm & Clock" app in Windows 10,
and my opinion of its quality is basically unprintable.
There exist an enormous number of available free alarm applications,
one of whom will surely meet your needs.
See for example these articles for lists of such products and their merits :
Best Free Timer and Alarm Clock
Five Best Windows Timer Applications
answered Oct 18 '15 at 17:15
harrymcharrymc
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I found this because I'm looking for a way to stop the alarm sound from repeating forever, when I'm not at the PC to turn it off. AFAIK there is no way to stop it, or to select "No sound" for the alarm. How #$%#$ useless! How typically Microsoft! (It could actually be quite usable, if not for this critical limitation. The interface is simple and functional, and all that I need. grrrr..)
– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:43
I found "Free Alarm Clock" at the top of your first link, and have installed it. It seems to do the job nicely. In particular, in it'sOptions
it has an option for how long to play the sound.
– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:52
add a comment |
1
I found this because I'm looking for a way to stop the alarm sound from repeating forever, when I'm not at the PC to turn it off. AFAIK there is no way to stop it, or to select "No sound" for the alarm. How #$%#$ useless! How typically Microsoft! (It could actually be quite usable, if not for this critical limitation. The interface is simple and functional, and all that I need. grrrr..)
– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:43
I found "Free Alarm Clock" at the top of your first link, and have installed it. It seems to do the job nicely. In particular, in it'sOptions
it has an option for how long to play the sound.
– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:52
1
1
I found this because I'm looking for a way to stop the alarm sound from repeating forever, when I'm not at the PC to turn it off. AFAIK there is no way to stop it, or to select "No sound" for the alarm. How #$%#$ useless! How typically Microsoft! (It could actually be quite usable, if not for this critical limitation. The interface is simple and functional, and all that I need. grrrr..)
– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:43
I found this because I'm looking for a way to stop the alarm sound from repeating forever, when I'm not at the PC to turn it off. AFAIK there is no way to stop it, or to select "No sound" for the alarm. How #$%#$ useless! How typically Microsoft! (It could actually be quite usable, if not for this critical limitation. The interface is simple and functional, and all that I need. grrrr..)
– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:43
I found "Free Alarm Clock" at the top of your first link, and have installed it. It seems to do the job nicely. In particular, in it's
Options
it has an option for how long to play the sound.– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:52
I found "Free Alarm Clock" at the top of your first link, and have installed it. It seems to do the job nicely. In particular, in it's
Options
it has an option for how long to play the sound.– Stephen Hosking
Sep 25 '16 at 2:52
add a comment |
Since you said we could use software, I made a 3-piece alarm clock. You can download it or copy+paste the code:
Startup.vbs
this will be the file you place in the startup section of the start menu (All programs panel)
Set oShell = CreateObject ("Wscript.Shell")
Dim strArgs
strArgs = "cmd /c $LOCATION$"
oShell.Run strArgs, 0, false
Change $LOCATION$ with the location of the third file,
Popup.vbs
this will be the file with the reminder
lol=msgbox("MESSAGE.",0,"REMINDER!")
Change MESSAGE. with the body and REMINDER! with the title
Alarm.bat
this will be the file that checks the date and time and executes Popup.vbs
@ECHO OFF
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
::====SET TABLE====::
SET ACtime=1717
SET ACday=MON
SET ACmsgloc=C:UsersJeremiDesktopFaceCensorApp.vbs
::====SET TABLE====::
title Alarm Clock
goto loop
:k
for %%i in (%ACday%) do (
if "%date:~0,3%"=="%%i" goto loop
)
goto k
====HELP====
HOW TO USE
Set the variables with the set table.
RULES
1. ACtime is in 24-hr format. Remeber to put just digits no other characters.
2. ACday is the FIRST 3 letters of the day, no other characters. Monday=MON Tuesday=Tue Wednesday=WED (You get the point?)
3. ACmsgloc is the LOCATION of the reminder file. Enter the FULL path (like C:UsersJoeyDesktopPopup.vbs
RULES
====EXIT====
:loop
set mytime=%time:~0,2%%time:~3,2%
if "%mytime%" EQU "%ACtime%" (
start %ACmsgloc%
exit )
goto loop
endlocal
DOWNLOAD: http://1drv.ms/1M1CnM8
add a comment |
Since you said we could use software, I made a 3-piece alarm clock. You can download it or copy+paste the code:
Startup.vbs
this will be the file you place in the startup section of the start menu (All programs panel)
Set oShell = CreateObject ("Wscript.Shell")
Dim strArgs
strArgs = "cmd /c $LOCATION$"
oShell.Run strArgs, 0, false
Change $LOCATION$ with the location of the third file,
Popup.vbs
this will be the file with the reminder
lol=msgbox("MESSAGE.",0,"REMINDER!")
Change MESSAGE. with the body and REMINDER! with the title
Alarm.bat
this will be the file that checks the date and time and executes Popup.vbs
@ECHO OFF
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
::====SET TABLE====::
SET ACtime=1717
SET ACday=MON
SET ACmsgloc=C:UsersJeremiDesktopFaceCensorApp.vbs
::====SET TABLE====::
title Alarm Clock
goto loop
:k
for %%i in (%ACday%) do (
if "%date:~0,3%"=="%%i" goto loop
)
goto k
====HELP====
HOW TO USE
Set the variables with the set table.
RULES
1. ACtime is in 24-hr format. Remeber to put just digits no other characters.
2. ACday is the FIRST 3 letters of the day, no other characters. Monday=MON Tuesday=Tue Wednesday=WED (You get the point?)
3. ACmsgloc is the LOCATION of the reminder file. Enter the FULL path (like C:UsersJoeyDesktopPopup.vbs
RULES
====EXIT====
:loop
set mytime=%time:~0,2%%time:~3,2%
if "%mytime%" EQU "%ACtime%" (
start %ACmsgloc%
exit )
goto loop
endlocal
DOWNLOAD: http://1drv.ms/1M1CnM8
add a comment |
Since you said we could use software, I made a 3-piece alarm clock. You can download it or copy+paste the code:
Startup.vbs
this will be the file you place in the startup section of the start menu (All programs panel)
Set oShell = CreateObject ("Wscript.Shell")
Dim strArgs
strArgs = "cmd /c $LOCATION$"
oShell.Run strArgs, 0, false
Change $LOCATION$ with the location of the third file,
Popup.vbs
this will be the file with the reminder
lol=msgbox("MESSAGE.",0,"REMINDER!")
Change MESSAGE. with the body and REMINDER! with the title
Alarm.bat
this will be the file that checks the date and time and executes Popup.vbs
@ECHO OFF
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
::====SET TABLE====::
SET ACtime=1717
SET ACday=MON
SET ACmsgloc=C:UsersJeremiDesktopFaceCensorApp.vbs
::====SET TABLE====::
title Alarm Clock
goto loop
:k
for %%i in (%ACday%) do (
if "%date:~0,3%"=="%%i" goto loop
)
goto k
====HELP====
HOW TO USE
Set the variables with the set table.
RULES
1. ACtime is in 24-hr format. Remeber to put just digits no other characters.
2. ACday is the FIRST 3 letters of the day, no other characters. Monday=MON Tuesday=Tue Wednesday=WED (You get the point?)
3. ACmsgloc is the LOCATION of the reminder file. Enter the FULL path (like C:UsersJoeyDesktopPopup.vbs
RULES
====EXIT====
:loop
set mytime=%time:~0,2%%time:~3,2%
if "%mytime%" EQU "%ACtime%" (
start %ACmsgloc%
exit )
goto loop
endlocal
DOWNLOAD: http://1drv.ms/1M1CnM8
Since you said we could use software, I made a 3-piece alarm clock. You can download it or copy+paste the code:
Startup.vbs
this will be the file you place in the startup section of the start menu (All programs panel)
Set oShell = CreateObject ("Wscript.Shell")
Dim strArgs
strArgs = "cmd /c $LOCATION$"
oShell.Run strArgs, 0, false
Change $LOCATION$ with the location of the third file,
Popup.vbs
this will be the file with the reminder
lol=msgbox("MESSAGE.",0,"REMINDER!")
Change MESSAGE. with the body and REMINDER! with the title
Alarm.bat
this will be the file that checks the date and time and executes Popup.vbs
@ECHO OFF
setlocal enabledelayedexpansion
::====SET TABLE====::
SET ACtime=1717
SET ACday=MON
SET ACmsgloc=C:UsersJeremiDesktopFaceCensorApp.vbs
::====SET TABLE====::
title Alarm Clock
goto loop
:k
for %%i in (%ACday%) do (
if "%date:~0,3%"=="%%i" goto loop
)
goto k
====HELP====
HOW TO USE
Set the variables with the set table.
RULES
1. ACtime is in 24-hr format. Remeber to put just digits no other characters.
2. ACday is the FIRST 3 letters of the day, no other characters. Monday=MON Tuesday=Tue Wednesday=WED (You get the point?)
3. ACmsgloc is the LOCATION of the reminder file. Enter the FULL path (like C:UsersJoeyDesktopPopup.vbs
RULES
====EXIT====
:loop
set mytime=%time:~0,2%%time:~3,2%
if "%mytime%" EQU "%ACtime%" (
start %ACmsgloc%
exit )
goto loop
endlocal
DOWNLOAD: http://1drv.ms/1M1CnM8
edited Oct 19 '15 at 22:01
answered Oct 19 '15 at 19:23
RookieTEC9RookieTEC9
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I realize this is an old post, but I was able to mute alarms by going to Windows Settings, then System, then to Notifications & actions. From here, scroll down and click om "Alarms & Clock" - in this box, you can disable alarm sounds
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I realize this is an old post, but I was able to mute alarms by going to Windows Settings, then System, then to Notifications & actions. From here, scroll down and click om "Alarms & Clock" - in this box, you can disable alarm sounds
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I realize this is an old post, but I was able to mute alarms by going to Windows Settings, then System, then to Notifications & actions. From here, scroll down and click om "Alarms & Clock" - in this box, you can disable alarm sounds
I realize this is an old post, but I was able to mute alarms by going to Windows Settings, then System, then to Notifications & actions. From here, scroll down and click om "Alarms & Clock" - in this box, you can disable alarm sounds
answered Feb 5 at 19:50
Jacob PayneJacob Payne
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