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Using other apps with Smart Wake

Whether you can use other audio apps at night depends on your music service.

Apple Music

If you use Apple Music with Smart Wake, you can use other apps freely at night. YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, meditation apps, podcasts, anything. Apple Music does not require an overnight connection, so nothing will interfere with your alarm.

Spotify

If you use Spotify with Smart Wake, using apps that play audio (YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, meditation apps, etc.) after activating the alarm can break the overnight connection needed to play your alarm. To avoid this:

  • Use Sleep Playlists inside Alarmify if you want music or podcasts to fall asleep. You can browse Spotify's full library within the app.
  • If you want to use other audio apps, use them before activating the alarm. Once you're done, activate the alarm and leave it running.

If the connection does break, the backup alarm will play a short version of your song so you still wake up on time.