警报(Alarms)和计时器是伟大的生产力工具，在我们的每一步都伴随着我们。您会被闹钟唤醒，开始和结束使用它。闹钟(Alarms)可帮助您记住重要事件并确保您不会错过朋友的生日。
有些人无法想象在没有闹钟和计时器的情况下工作。Pomodoro 生产力应用程序(Pomodoro productivity apps)就是一个活生生的证明。如果你曾经在最后期限前苦苦挣扎，试试这个技巧，你会发现你的效率会提高多少。
尽管有几个不同的选项可以在Mac上设置闹钟，但并不是每个用户都知道如何操作。让我们来看看几个不同的选项（内置的和第三方的）。然后，您可以选择最适合您需求的一种。
此外，请务必查看我们姊妹网站上的YouTube 短视频，了解我们在下面讨论的方法。(short YouTube video)
如何使用日历在 Mac 上设置闹钟(How to Set an Alarm on Mac Using Calendar)
你的电脑预装了很多非常棒的 macOS 应用程序(pre-installed macOS apps that are actually really good)。默认应用程序之一是日历(Calendar)。
该应用程序具有许多有用的功能，包括设置一次性闹钟，并且您使用Apple 日历(Apple Calendar)在计算机上设置的任何闹钟都会自动与您的其他 iOS 设备同步。这样，即使您离开Mac ，您仍然会收到警报。
在Mac(Mac)上的日历(Calendar)中设置闹钟是一个非常简单的过程：
- 要访问日历(Calendar)，请转到您的扩展坞。如果您在 Dock 上没有看到日历(Calendar)，请转到Launchpad并使用搜索工具查找该应用程序。
- 选择要设置闹钟的日期。
- 选择闹钟时间时，双击正确时间旁边的空格。例如，如果您希望闹钟在中午之后响起，请单击中午 12 点到下午 1 点之间的空格。然后拖动创建的时间段来调整分钟。
- 您可以通过为其创建名称、将其设置为家庭(Home)或工作(Work)事件、添加位置、备注甚至邀请其他人来编辑您的事件。
- 要添加警报，请点击警报日期。这将带来一个小菜单。单击(Click) 警报(Alert)。
- 选择您希望闹钟何时响起。您可以从默认选项中进行选择，也可以单击自定义(Custom)设置您自己的警报长度。
- 点击应用(Apply)。如果您想添加多个警报，请单击您刚刚创建的警报旁边的 +
删除警报同样容易。使用右键单击将其删除，或点击事件并单击删除(Delete)。
如何使用提醒在 Mac 上设置闹钟(How to Set an Alarm on Mac Using Reminders)
如果您喜欢掌控自己的生活并掌控自己的生活，那么您可能正在使用至少一款出色的任务管理应用程序(great task-management apps)。但是，您的Mac已经配备了一个名为(Mac)Reminders的简单待办事项列表类型的应用程序。
这个应用程序的主要目的是提醒您一整天必须完成的重要任务。它也适用于在Mac上设置闹钟。
- 转到Launchpad以找到该应用程序。打开提醒(Reminders)。
- 在应用程序内，单击 +以添加提醒。
- 输入名称。然后单击它旁边 的信息 ( i ) 图标。(i)
- 选择一天提醒我(Remind me on a day)。
- 添加您想要设置闹钟的日期和时间。
- 单击完成(Done)。
要删除警报，请右键单击提醒并选择Delete。
在 Mac 上使用 Siri 设置闹钟(Set an Alarm on Mac Using Siri)
数字助理(Digital assistants)有其优点和缺点。在智能手机上，您可以使用Siri设置闹钟。在您的Mac上，您可以使用Siri设置提醒。
但在您执行此操作之前，请确保您在Mac上启用了Siri。
- 转到您的系统偏好设置(System Preferences)，选择Siri，然后选中启用询问 Siri(Enable Ask Siri)。
- 要打开Siri，请使用您为其设置的组合键（默认为Command + Space），或单击Mac右上角的Siri图标。
- 说设置闹钟(Set an alarm)。
- Siri会礼貌地拒绝并提出设置提醒。
- 说“是”(Yes)或单击“确认(Confirm)”以设置提醒。
放弃内置选项(Ditch The Built-In Options)
虽然 Mac 的内置警报设置选项很有用，但您可能仍然会发现它们相当有限。如果您渴望更简单、更直接的东西，请尝试使用具有相同目的的第三方网站和应用程序之一。
在 Mac 上使用在线闹钟设置闹钟(Use Online Alarm Clock To Set Alarms on Mac)
如果您可以访问互联网，那么在线闹钟的选择并不缺乏。一个简单的Google搜索会显示几个不同的选项供您选择，例如Onlineclock或Kukuklok。
这些网站可以免费使用，并且带有一组基本选项。您可以设置当天的闹钟和计时器，以及选择警报的声音。
如果您正在寻找专门用于在Mac上设置计时器的工具，那么 E.ggtimer(E.ggtimer)是一个不错的选择。它带有一个倒计时，您可以为特定时间段甚至不同的任务设置倒计时，例如刷牙或做早操。
对于那些寻找更具交互性的工具的人，试试Setalarmclock。除了设置定时器和闹钟外，它还为您提供有关工作效率的建议，以及一些有趣的选项，例如为您的闹钟命名和为未来的自己留言。
使用这些应用程序时，请确保您的计算机没有静音，并且音量足够大，可以听到警报响起。
使用唤醒时间(Wake Up Time)设置闹钟(Use Wake Up Time To Set Alarms)
当你感觉老学校时，起床时间是一个很好的选择。(Time)它基本上是您曾经坐在床头柜上的物理闹钟的虚拟化身。
该应用程序会在您的Mac(Mac)上放置一张外观时尚的闹钟图片，您可以使用它来设置闹钟。要设置闹钟，请选择时间和日期，然后单击时钟左下角的蓝色圆形按钮。您可以通过点击菜单中的 声音(Sound )来更改闹钟的声音。
当您的闹钟响起时，它不会停止响铃，直到您按下停止(Stop)按钮。该应用程序可以离线工作，与此列表中的其他在线工具不同，即使您的Mac静音，它仍然可以工作。
Mac是一台很棒的计算机，它内置了非常有用的软件。但就像任何新的小工具一样，总有办法改善你的使用体验。因此，始终注意寻找新的应用程序和工具以将您的 Mac 提升到一个新的水平(apps and tools to take your Mac to the next level)是没有坏处的。
How to Set Alarms and Timers on your Mac
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Some people can’t imagine doing their work without alarms and timers. Pomodoro productivity apps are living proof of that. If you ever struggled meeting your deadlines, give this technique a try and you’ll see how much more efficient you can be.
Even though there are a few different options to set an alarm on a Mac, not every user knows how to do it. Let’s take a look at a few different options (both built-in and third-party). Then you can choose one that suits your needs best.
Also, be sure to check out our short YouTube video from our sister site going over the methods we talk about below.
How to Set an Alarm on Mac Using Calendar
Your computer comes with a lot of pre-installed macOS apps that are actually really good. One of the default apps is Calendar.
The app has many useful features, including setting a one-time alarm, and any alarm that you set on your computer using Apple Calendar will automatically sync with your other iOS devices. That way, you will still get the alert even if you’re away from your Mac.
Setting an alarm on Mac in Calendar is a very straightforward process:
- To access Calendar, go to your dock. If you don’t see Calendar on your dock, go to Launchpad and find the app using the search tool.
- Choose the date you want to set the alarm for.
- When selecting the time for your alarm, double-click on the space next to the right hour. For example, if you want the alarm to go just after noon, click on the space between 12 and 1 pm. Then drag the created time slot to adjust the minutes.
- You can edit your event by creating a name for it, setting it to Home or Work event, adding location, notes, and even inviting other people.
- To add an alert, tap on the date of your alarm. That will bring down a small menu. Click Alert.
- Choose when you want the alarm to go off. You can choose from the default options or click Custom to set your own alarm length.
- Hit Apply. If you’d like to add multiple alerts, click + next to the one you just created.
Removing an alarm is just as easy. Use the right-click to delete it, or tap on the event and click Delete.
How to Set an Alarm on Mac Using Reminders
If you’re someone who loves being in control and staying on top of your life, you’re probably using at least one of the great task-management apps out there. However, your Mac is already equipped with a simplistic to-do list type of app called Reminders.
This app’s main purpose is to remind you of important tasks you have to do throughout the day. It also works great for setting alarms on your Mac.
- Go to Launchpad to locate the app. Open Reminders.
- Inside the app, click on the + to add a reminder.
- Type the name in. Then click the information (i) icon next to it.
- Choose Remind me on a day.
- Add the day and time you’d like to set the alarm for.
- Click Done.
In order to remove the alarm, right-click the reminder and choose Delete.
Set an Alarm on Mac Using Siri
Digital assistants have their strengths and weaknesses. On your smartphone, you can use Siri to set alarms. On your Mac, you can do it by using Siri to set a reminder.
But before you do it, make sure you have Siri enabled on your Mac.
- Go to your System Preferences, choose Siri, and then check Enable Ask Siri.
- To open Siri, use the key combination you have set up for it (the default one is Command + Space), or click the Siri icon in the upper right corner of your Mac.
- Say Set an alarm.
- Siri will politely decline and offer to set a reminder instead.
- Say Yes or click Confirm to set the reminder.
Ditch The Built-In Options
While Mac’s built-in options for setting alarms are useful, you might still find them rather limited. If you’re craving something more simple and straight-to-the-point, try one of the third-party sites and apps that serve the same purpose.
Use Online Alarm Clock To Set Alarms on Mac
If you have internet access, there’s no shortage of options for online alarm clocks. A simple Google search will bring up a few different options that you can choose from, like Onlineclock or Kukuklok.
Those sites are free to use, and they come with a set of basic options. You can set same-day alarms and timers, as well as choose the sound of the alert.
If you’re looking for a tool focused specifically on setting timers on Mac, E.ggtimer is a good pick. It comes with a countdown that you can set for certain time periods or even different tasks, like brushing your teeth or doing your morning exercise.
For those of you looking for a more interactive tool, give Setalarmclock a try. Aside from setting timers and alarms, it gives you advice on productivity, as well as a few fun options like naming your alarms and leaving a message for your future self.
When using these apps, make sure your computer isn’t muted and your volume is loud enough for you to hear the alarms go off.
Wake Up Time is a great option for when you’re feeling old school. It’s basically a virtual embodiment of a physical alarm clock you used to have sitting on your bedside table.
The app will put a picture of a stylish-looking alarm clock on your Mac which you can use to set your alarms. To set an alarm, choose the time and date and then click the blue round button in the bottom-left corner of the clock. You can change what your alarm will sound like by tapping Sound in the menu.
When your alarm goes off, it won’t stop ringing until you hit the Stop button. The app works offline, and unlike other online tools on this list, it will still work even if your Mac is muted.
A Mac is a great computer that comes with built-in really useful software. But like with any new gadget, there are always ways to improve your experience with it. So it never hurts to always be on the lookout for new apps and tools to take your Mac to the next level.
