Android: Configure notification settings

• Sound is played through the smartphone’s alarm or clock channel. You should therefore ensure that the volume is set to a level that suits you. To do this, either use your smartphone’s volume buttons whilst previewing the sound in the settings, or go to the system settings under ‘Sound & Vibration’ → ‘Volume’. On some devices, the volume can also be adjusted directly in the Clock app’s settings.
• Also check that all necessary alarm permissions are enabled in the system settings under ‘Notifications’ → ‘App notifications’. You can also view and set these in the app’s settings (cog icon) using the ‘Check settings’ function.
• Please also check in the app’s settings whether the “Force sound on alarm” feature is enabled.
• Ensure that you have enabled the “Appear on top” or “Show over other apps” permission (the name may vary depending on the device) for the app. You can find this permission in your smartphone’s settings. The easiest way to find this permission is to use the search function (magnifying glass) in your settings.

• You can also check whether notifications are enabled in Do Not Disturb mode. To do this, swipe down the notification bar and long-press ‘Do Not Disturb’. In these settings, go to the ‘Exceptions’ section, select ‘Show all exceptions’ and enable ‘Allow alarms’.
• Alternatively, you can set this exception specifically for the GroupAlarm app. However, you’ll need to repeat this process every time you change your notification settings. To do this, go to Settings → Apps & notifications → GroupAlarm → Notifications → Alarms → Advanced and enable ‘Ignore Do Not Disturb’.

Updated on: 20/10/2026