How do I set an alarm?
Tap the + button on the home screen to create a new alarm. Follow the guided setup to choose your time, repeat days, sound, and other options.
What's the difference between Bedside and Standard mode?
- Bedside Mode: Your phone stays on the app overnight, displaying a clock. The screen gradually brightens before your alarm (sunrise simulation). Best when phone is plugged in on your nightstand.
- Standard Mode: Works like a traditional alarm using notifications. You can close the app and your alarm will still fire.
How does sunrise simulation work?
In Bedside mode, the screen gradually changes from dark to warm light over your chosen duration (5-30 minutes) before your alarm time. This mimics a natural sunrise to help you wake more gently.
Why do sleep sounds stop when I leave the app?
Make sure you're using the latest version of Drift. Sleep sounds should continue playing in the background. If issues persist, check that Drift has permission to play audio in Settings.
How do I stop an alarm?
- Bedside mode: Tap the screen, then tap "Dismiss" (or complete the challenge if one is set)
- Standard mode: Tap the notification, then dismiss in the app
The app isn't playing sounds. What should I check?
- Make sure your phone isn't on silent mode
- Check that the volume is turned up
- Verify Drift has audio permissions in Settings
