Some Pixel users claim Android 15 botched the alarm function

Pixel users are raising alarms — literally — after discovering that their trusty wake-up calls aren’t going off as expected since upgrading to Android 15. Reports are surfacing on Google’s support forums and Reddit threads about alarms failing to fire, leading users to miss important events. Some have woken up late for work, with one user sharing that they missed a morning standup meeting, only to be greeted by the frustrating message: “Alarm did not fire due to an unknown reason.”

The issue seems to be hitting different Pixel models, including the new Pixel 9 Pro, but it isn’t limited to the latest devices. Another user reported that even a Pixel 4a faced the same glitch, suggesting that this is not an isolated incident. So it’s possible that Android 15 might not be the culprit, and instead, a recent update to the Google Clock app (version 7.10) might be to blame. One unlucky user nearly missed their flight, saying the alarm failed with the same mysterious error message. Here’s a screenshot of the error:

Users are understandably annoyed. Some vented online about the reliability of Google’s stock clock app, with many questioning how such a basic function could be botched in a flagship device. One person joked that Googlers must be using Apple devices, given how they overlooked such an essential bug. Another poked fun, saying, “They better not hit the snooze on this one.”

This isn’t the first time Pixel alarms have caused headaches. Some long-time users mention encountering similar problems across generations, from Pixel 2 to the latest models. In the past, the phone’s alarm volume would mysteriously lower itself, or alarms wouldn’t ring when bedtime mode or Do Not Disturb settings were on Pixle Watches. Many are now debating whether to switch to third-party alarm apps, like AMdroid, just to avoid another rude awakening or lack thereof.

Google has yet to officially comment on the issue, but for now, Pixel users are left hoping a fix rolls out soon. In the meantime, several are relying on the trusty old-fashioned alarm clocks to avoid missing their mornings again.