Olarm APP siren is not going off

Olarm APP siren is not going off

If your Olarm APP siren isn’t sounding or you’re not receiving push notifications, follow these steps to resolve the issue.

  • Check sound settings on your phone

    • Make sure your phone's volume is turned up

    • Ensure Silent Mode and Do Not Disturb are turned off

    • Go to your phone’s Sound & Vibration settings and confirm that notifications and app sounds are enabled

  • Check Push Notifications in the Olarm APP

    • Tap the menu icon (≡) in the top-right corner

    • Select App Permissions

    • Confirm that Push Notifications are enabled


For Android, follow the steps in this article: https://help.olarm.com/portal/en/kb/articles/not-recieving-notifications-on-a-samsung

For iOS:, follow the steps in this article: https://help.olarm.com/portal/en/kb/articles/not-receiving-alarm-notifications-on-an-iphone

Extra Tips

  • If the issue persists, try deleting and reinstalling the Olarm App as a last resort.

  • After any changes, test by arming or disarming your system to confirm notifications are working.

  • Restart your phone if notifications still don’t come through.

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