Alarm default cannot be changed

The issue is less that the alarm is too quiet, and more that it isn't jarring enough.

Is there no way to change the default alarm sound? (Timers too)

I am aware that you can change the sound once the alarm has been created, but it would be much easier to do that only once, instead of having to do it for every alarm and timer I set.

Hello notsotechnical(*),

If you have issues with the volume and tones selected for alarms on your iPhone, then we'd recommend taking these steps for a solution:

1. Make sure it's up to date for the latest fixes: Update your iPhone or iPad
2. Restart your iPhone
3. How to set and change alarms on your iPhone

If the alarm volume is too low or quiet

Do Not Disturb and the Ring/Silent switch don't affect the alarm sound. If you set your Ring/Silent switch to Silent or turn on Do Not Disturb, the alarm still sounds.

If you have an alarm that doesn't sound or is too quiet, or if your iPhone only vibrates, check the following:

* Set the volume on your iPhone. If your alarm volume is too low or too loud, press the volume up or volume down button to adjust it. You can also go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics and drag the slider under Ringtone and Alert Volume.

* If your alarm only vibrates, make sure that your alarm sound isn't set to None. Open the Clock app, tap the Alarm tab, then tap Edit. Tap the alarm, then tap Sound and choose a Sound.

* If you connect headphones to your iPhone, the alarm plays at a set volume through the built-in speakers on your iPhone as well as wired and wireless headphones.

Manually adjusting the time on your iPhone in Settings to change app behavior, like game timers, isn't recommended and can affect alarms.

If the issue continues to occur, then it would be best to contact Apple Support directly: Get Support They'll need to take it from here.

Cheers!