change default alarm sound

Can I change the default sound on my clock alarm? If I ask Siri to "set an alarm for 9am" it has an awful sound. Can I fix it to a different default?

iPhone SE, iOS 11

Posted on Jan 31, 2023 10:23 AM

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Jan 31, 2023 10:30 AM in response to bmccrea

Tap Clock on the Home Screen

Tap Edit

Set Up an Alarm Time

Tap Sound

Scroll down to see other Alarm sound options

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