Here’s how to set an alarm on your Mac.

These instructions work for any Mac with macOS.

From the Dock, select theCalendarapp.

The Mac Calendar app main screen, displaying a chosen date of the month

If Calendar is not on the Dock, openLaunchpadto find it listed in the app library.

you’ve got the option to also pressCommand+Spacebaron the keyboard, then typeCalendar.

go for the date for which you would like to add an alarm.

The Mac Calendar App - Entering the name of a meeting or appointment

Double-opt for space corresponding to the time of day you want to add the alarm.

Enter a name for the event or reminder.

Add a location if you want a reminder of where to go.

The Mac Calendar App - Highlighting adding an alert onto an appointment

you’ve got the option to also add notes, attachments, or the names of people attending.

Select theAlertdrop-down menu and choose when you want to be reminded.

SelectCustomto set a custom length of time.

The Mac Calendar App - Setting a timed alert for an appointment

It reminds you of specific tasks, so it’s perfect for setting an alarm.

Select theiicon (information).

Alternatively, right-smack the name of the reminder.

Mac Launchpad displaying Reminders

In theRemind mesection, selectOn a Day.

Enter the time and date you want to be reminded.

To remove a reminder, right-tap the reminder and selectDelete.

Mac Reminder App Highlighting the Remind On a Day options

How to Set an Alarm Using Siri

Siri can set an alarm on your iPhone or iPad.

On a Mac, however, Siri can only set a reminder through the Reminder app.

you gotta have Siri enabled on your Mac.

Mac Reminder App Highlighting the Done button

Go toSystem Preferences>Siri>Enable Ask Siriif Siri doesn’t work.

Open Siri by tapping the key combination you set up for it.

By default, hold downCommand+Spaceon the keyboard.

Mac Desktop displaying Siri setting a reminder

SaySet an alarmfollowed by the time you want to set it for.

Siri states it can’t set an alarm, but it can set a reminder.

We recommend using Wake Up Time, a free app available on theMac App Store.

Mac Desktop confirming an alarm/reminder via Siri

Once the app is installed, launchLaunchpad, then selectWake Up Time.

UnderAlarm Time, enter the time you want to set an alarm for.

Select theblue buttonin the lower-left corner of the app to set the alarm.

Wake Up Time App on Mac displaying how to set an alarm time

Wake Up Time App for Mac displaying what button to press to set an alarm