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Waking up is surely one of the most frustrating moments of the day. So why not make it as pleasant as possible? using our own music !

In this article, discover how to use Spotify as an alarm clockYou'll be able to add a personal touch to your morning.

1. Using Spotify as an alarm clock with Google Clock on Android

Google Clock is an Android application that lets you manage your alarm clock. It lets you customize your ringtone via Spotify. Here's how it works:

Open the Google Clock application on your Android device.

At bottom left, select the "Alarm" category.

L’écran d’accueil de Google Clock sur Android.©️Dramsey pour Alucare.

Press the "+" button.

L’endroit où ajouter un réveil. ©️Dramsey pour Alucare.

Set the time you want your alarm clock to ring.

La configuration d’un réveil. ©️Dramsey pour Alucare.

Click on the "Default ringtone" option.

L’option pour changer sa sonnerie d’alarme. ©️Dramsey pour Alucare.

Go to the "Spotify" section.

L’option pour mettre une chanson tirée de Spotify. ©️Dramsey pour Alucare.

La connexion à un compte Spotify afin d’ajouter une chanson comme sonnerie. ©️Dramsey pour Alucare.

You should also know that even the Clock applicationwhich comes as standard with Android devices, allows you to do this directly on the device.

All you have to do is open it, set an alarm, enter a name and a password.go to "alarm sound", then select Spotify so your music library can become your alarm clock.

2. Configuring iPhone wake-up apps to play Spotify

For Apple iOS devices, more specifically iPhones, you will need to have use of third-party alarm clock applications to set a Spotify song as your ringtone. Follow these steps:

Download a Spotify-compatible alarm clock application from the App Store.
Open the application.
Authorize the application to access your Spotify account.
Above, set the date and time you want the alarm clock to ring.
When choosing the ringtone, select one from your Spotify library.
Activate the alarm and enjoy your musical alarm clock!

3. Download the Spotify Alarm Clock application

Staying in the world of iOS devices, here's an application compatible with iPhones for an alarm clock accompanied by a Spotify ringtone: Spotify Alarm Clock. The latter stands out for :

The ability to customize your alarm clock,
Its simple, efficient interface,
And compatibility with several types of device (smart speakers).

The logo of Spotify Alarm Clock, an application mainly dedicated to iPhone devices. ©️Dramsey for Alucare.

Among the disadvantages of this tool are the need for a subscription. Spotify Premium to take advantage without dependence on an Internet connection.

See also how to listen to music offline on SpotifyClick on the link to our article on the subject.

4. Using the Morning™ Alarm Clock application for Spotify

In parallel, there's the alternative represented by Morning™ Alarm Clock. This third-party application, also aimed at iPhone users, may be of interest to you for the following advantages:

Total customization of your alarm clock via Spotify,
And very intuitive, making it easy to use.

The logo of Morning™ Réveil, an application also dedicated to an iPhone device. ©️Dramsey for Alucare.

However, there's a drawback: it's a exclusive application for Spotify Premium members. So you'll have to pay.

Fortunately for you, we have the solution. We invite you to take a look at how to pay less for Spotify to enjoy premium benefits and save money at the same time.

5. Using smart speakers to set Spotify as an alarm clock

The smart speakers are becoming increasingly popular in the home. They have multiple functions, including that of alarm clock. Here are the main ones, and how to use them:

Google Home

On the one hand, if you own a Google HomeSee below for the steps you need to follow to set Spotify as your alarm clock.

First, make sure that Spotify linked to your Google Home :

Open the Google Home application.
Press the "+" icon in the top left-hand corner.
In the "Manage services" section, tap on "Music".
Press Spotify and follow the instructions.
Select Spotify as your main music application.

To finish, use your voice to set your alarm clock, for example:

"Ok Google, set an alarm at 8:30am with [music name or Spotify playlist]".

Amazon Echo

On the other hand, we have the Amazon Echowhich lets you interact with the famous Alexa. To set Spotify as your alarm clock, you need to follow two simple steps.

The first step is to define Spotify as default service :

Ouvrez l’application Alexa.
Go to "More", then "Settings".
Under "Alexa Preferences", select "Music and podcasts".
Press "Default services".
Select "Spotify" and press "Done".

In a second step, talk to Alexa to set your alarm clock, for example :

"Alexa, wake me up at 7 a.m. with (nom de l’artiste / titre de la chanson) every day", or something else to suit your needs.

Sonos

Sonos is the latest smart speaker we're going to talk about. Like its two colleagues, it lets you set Spotify music as an alarm clock ringtone. Here's how it works.

First of all, make sure you add Spotify to your speaker Sonos :

Open the Sonos application.
Go to the "Services & Voice" section.
Add Spotify as a music service.

Finally, configure your alarm from the Sonos application :

Open the Sonos application.
Go to "Alarms".
Create a new alarm.
Choose the days and times you want your alarm to sound.
Select music or a Spotify playlist as ringtone.

In short, whether you're on Android, iPhone or on a smart speaker (Google Home, Amazon Echo, Sonos), there's always a way to use Spotify as an alarm clock.

While on Android, the Clock and Google Clock are the best solutions, it will be Spotify Alarm Clock and Morning™ Alarm Clock iPhone users will be delighted.

A simple add Spotify to your smart speaker wakes you up to your favorite music.