Alarm sound only plays through headphones?

ppc_michael · Dec 21, 2007, 12:31 AM

When I go to set an alarm, and I pick what kind of alarm noise I want, I can preview them through the built-in speaker. But when the alarm actually goes off at the right time, it does not play through the built-in speaker, it will only play through the headphones.

Is this the way it's supposed to be?

tefleming · Dec 21, 2007, 08:07 AM

Yes, it is supposed to be that way (because the touch doesn't have a speaker.)

Though, I've found, with mine, I can hear it clicking (might be coming through the headphones, not sure.)

ppc_michael · Dec 21, 2007, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tefleming

Yes, it is supposed to be that way (because the touch doesn't have a speaker.)

Though, I've found, with mine, I can hear it clicking (might be coming through the headphones, not sure.)

When I preview the noise, it does play through the speaker. Whatever speaker it is that makes the clicking noises, I would imagine. So I know it's possible to play noises, it just doesn't do that when the alarm actually goes off.

Cinematographer · Dec 21, 2007, 04:37 PM

Changes can be made in Settings/General/Sound Effects.

But

it does not affect the alarm. Looks like a bug to me.

pab277 · Dec 21, 2007, 08:51 PM

okay, if you go to settings, then general, then sound effects, make sure the "Both" list item is checked. If it is and your still not getting sound for your alarm, im guessing its a bug apple needs to work out. Mine is checked to both but sometimes the alarm will not play.

Cinematographer · Dec 22, 2007, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pab277

[…] but sometimes the alarm will not play.

And sometimes it will play??? Are you saying that?

ppc_michael · Dec 22, 2007, 02:08 PM

I've tried it on both Alarm and Timer (the only to places I know of where you can trigger a noise) and both will preview through the speaker but will only play through the headphones when actually set off.

This goes for any setting for audio through headphones/speakers/both.

I will report this.

Texas04 · Dec 22, 2007, 02:22 PM

Mine plays through both on the alarm?

And under my Settings --> Sound Effects ---> Both are selected.

Ubuntu · Dec 22, 2007, 03:13 PM

Well, Apple has acknowledged the issue, no harm in trying the steps mentioned in the link.

Issue or symptom
In certain instances, the alarm set via Clock on iPod touch may not make a sound effect through the built-in speaker, but may make a sound effect through the headphones.

Products affected
iPod touch
iPod touch software 1.1.2

Solution
If this happens, sync iPod touch with iTunes and then turn iPod touch off (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, then drag the onscreen red slider). Turn iPod touch on and then verify that you have Sound Effects configured as you would expect by tapping Settings > General > Sound Effects.

Additional Information
This does not affect alarms set via Calendar.

ppc_michael · Dec 22, 2007, 05:00 PM

Thanks Ubuntu! The steps don't work

but I guess it's good that they know about it.

Cinematographer · Dec 23, 2007, 04:09 AM

Thanks, Ubuntu. The steps worked for me.

Not that I ever use this feature though. Thanks anyway.

Ubuntu · Dec 23, 2007, 06:29 AM

No problem.

Dec 21, 2007, 12:31 AM	#1
ppc_michael macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA	Alarm sound only plays through headphones? When I go to set an alarm, and I pick what kind of alarm noise I want, I can preview them through the built-in speaker. But when the alarm actually goes off at the right time, it does not play through the built-in speaker, it will only play through the headphones. Is this the way it's supposed to be? __________________ -PPC_Michael Apple is just a company. Think for yourselves.
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Dec 21, 2007, 08:07 AM	#2
tefleming macrumors 6502 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC	Yes, it is supposed to be that way (because the touch doesn't have a speaker.) Though, I've found, with mine, I can hear it clicking (might be coming through the headphones, not sure.) __________________ Mac Mini C2D 2.5 + 2GB + 160GB 7200, MacBook Air i5 1.8 + 4GB + 128GB iPad 2 32 GB + AT&T, iPhone 4 16 GB + AT&T LFC - YNWA
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Dec 21, 2007, 04:37 PM	#4
Cinematographer macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: far away	Changes can be made in Settings/General/Sound Effects. But it does not affect the alarm. Looks like a bug to me. __________________ iMac 24", MBP 15", Phone 4, Pod 40 GB, Touch 16 GB, Shuffle 1 GB, aTV 2
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Dec 22, 2007, 02:08 PM	#7
ppc_michael Thread Starter macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA	I've tried it on both Alarm and Timer (the only to places I know of where you can trigger a noise) and both will preview through the speaker but will only play through the headphones when actually set off. This goes for any setting for audio through headphones/speakers/both. I will report this. __________________ -PPC_Michael Apple is just a company. Think for yourselves.
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Dec 22, 2007, 02:22 PM	#8
Texas04 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Texas	Mine plays through both on the alarm? And under my Settings --> Sound Effects ---> Both are selected. __________________ -The Tex.
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Dec 21, 2007, 08:51 PM	#5
pab277 macrumors regular Join Date: Sep 2007	okay, if you go to settings, then general, then sound effects, make sure the "Both" list item is checked. If it is and your still not getting sound for your alarm, im guessing its a bug apple needs to work out. Mine is checked to both but sometimes the alarm will not play.
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Dec 22, 2007, 03:13 PM	#9
Ubuntu macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK/US	Well, Apple has acknowledged the issue, no harm in trying the steps mentioned in the link. Issue or symptom In certain instances, the alarm set via Clock on iPod touch may not make a sound effect through the built-in speaker, but may make a sound effect through the headphones. Products affected iPod touch iPod touch software 1.1.2 Solution If this happens, sync iPod touch with iTunes and then turn iPod touch off (press and hold the Sleep/Wake button, then drag the onscreen red slider). Turn iPod touch on and then verify that you have Sound Effects configured as you would expect by tapping Settings > General > Sound Effects. Additional Information This does not affect alarms set via Calendar. __________________ Custom PC with SandyBridge running Ubuntu, Mac OS X and Windows 7, iMac 27 inch 2011, Macbook Air 2011 (being replaced with 2012), Samsung Galaxy SII, iPhone 4, iPad 3
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Dec 22, 2007, 05:00 PM	#10
ppc_michael Thread Starter macrumors 65816 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Los Angeles, CA	Thanks Ubuntu! The steps don't work but I guess it's good that they know about it. __________________ -PPC_Michael Apple is just a company. Think for yourselves.
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Dec 23, 2007, 04:09 AM	#11
Cinematographer macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: far away	Thanks, Ubuntu. The steps worked for me. Not that I ever use this feature though. Thanks anyway. __________________ iMac 24", MBP 15", Phone 4, Pod 40 GB, Touch 16 GB, Shuffle 1 GB, aTV 2
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Dec 23, 2007, 06:29 AM	#12
Ubuntu macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK/US	No problem. __________________ Custom PC with SandyBridge running Ubuntu, Mac OS X and Windows 7, iMac 27 inch 2011, Macbook Air 2011 (being replaced with 2012), Samsung Galaxy SII, iPhone 4, iPad 3
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