Today, Apple released the watchOS 11.4 update with a fix for Apple Watch alarms that can now finally play sound even in Silent Mode, like during sleep.
Apple launches watchOS 11.4 with the sound option for alarms in Silent Mode
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watchOS 11.4 lets your Apple Watch play alarm sounds in Silent Mode
The watchOS 11.4 update enables your Apple Watch to play alarms with sound even when the Silent Mode has been turned on, like when you're asleep.
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