Windows 11 has introduced an improved version of the Alarm Clock as the Clock app.

This time around, new features have been added.

The integrations have made it worthwhile for different kinds of users.

Use alarms in Windows 11

The newer version has all of this plus aFocus Modeaimed at enhancing productivity.

Let us start with the newly indictedFocus Modethat has everybody talking.

double-check to update the app if you are using the older version.

Clock App in Windows 11

The app will get updated automatically, and you should restart the PC to see the new version.

No notifications or app popups will appear when the focus mode is on.

Head to the Start Menu by clicking on the window button or pressing the window key.

Install Spotify for Focus Mode

SearchClockand head to the clock app.

Quickly click onGet Startedin the Focus Sessions tab.

Log into your Microsoft account on the clock app, denoted by A.

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  1. select theInstall Spotifybutton, denoted by B.

This will open up the Microsoft store with the option to install Spotify with a single click.

see to it to login into Spotify for using it with the clock app.

Spotify Login Clock App

The feature will work with and without an active Spotify subscription.

Note:Restart the Clock app for the Spotify link option to appear.

Head straight to theLink your Spotifybutton, and a wizard will open up.

Link Spotify with Clock in Windows 11

  1. drop your Spotify credentials here again.

After logging in, you will be asked for permission to use it on the connected services.

Click onAgreeto move forward.

Spotify in Clock App of WIndows 11

You have successfully linked Spotify with the Clock App for focus mode.

[Optional]Click onKeep on Topto reduce distractions on screen and help you focus.

This is how you use Focus mode on Windows 11, available on the Clock app.

Focus mode Windows 11

it’s possible for you to set multiple sessions dedicated to different activities.

Break between the sessions can be set, which are optional.

  1. pop fire up Clock app as we learned in the last section and head to theAlarmtab.

Keep on Top in Windows 11

  1. select theAdd Alarmbutton at the bottom with the plus sign.

The new alarm dialog box will pop on the screen.

Set the alarm name(optional), chime, time, days, and the alarm duration.

Add alarm in Windows 11

Click onsaveto turn on the alarm.

Now, all the alarm presets will appear in the dashboard.

The active alarms on Windows 11 will appear in black, while others will be greyed out.

Set Alarm in Windows 11

Enable and disable alarms using the slider button next to an alarm box.

All the active alarms will set off and ring at the desired time for the preset duration.

you could add dozens of more alarms by repeating this process.

Use Alarms in Windows 11

The clock app has an easy-to-use timer that takes seconds to configure and start.

  1. launch the Clock app and head straight to theTimertab of the app.

  2. choose theAdd new timerbutton, given at the button, carrying a plus button, denoted by A.

Set timer in Windows 11

A timer wizard will open up on the screen.

Set the timer, and then give it a name if you like.

Click onthe savebutton to save the newly created timer on Windows 11.

Set time in Timer

This is how you set the timer in Windows 11 using the Clock app.

Set as many timers as needed using this default method.

No need to install a third-party app for this.

Stopwatch in Clock App

  1. fire up the Clock app from the Start menu and head to theStopwatchtab.

  2. choose the blue play button to start the Stopwatch.

Then you might need a world clock with the time of your preferred location.

Add World Clock

The clock app on Windows 11 has got you covered.

  1. bring up the Clock app from the icon or the Start menu items.

Go to theWorld Clocktab and then choose theAdd a new citybutton denoted by A.

Compare times in World Clock

Add multiple cities in theWorld Clocksection and stay updated with the times in different places.

It will show you a comparison between timezone at the current point in time.

you might do it according to your choice through the options.

Worldclock in Windows 11

  1. launch the Clock app and go to the prefs denoted by a gear icon.

Scroll down to theGeneralsection of the prefs.

Here is theApp Themeoption with drop-down options Light, Dark, and System tweaks.

Clock App Settings Windows 11

Choose either of the options apart from the one that is currently set.

The changes will occur when you start the Clock app the next time.

FAQ Frequently Asked Questions

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Those running the older version will have the classic Alarm app.

you oughta update the Alarm and Clocks app to get the new Clock app for Windows 11.

Is it mandatory to sign in for using the Alarms on Windows 11?

The focus mode is incredibly useful as we tried while writing this post.

source: www.techworm.net