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Airy bell notes that gently brighten your morning.
Bells · gradual opening
Free alarm sounds & ringtones
A better sound
to wake up to.
Soft bells, a little birdsong, or a classic ring.
Find your morning sound. Listen. Download. Enjoy.
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Start with something gentle
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Airy bells. A little brighter with every note.
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Find bedtimes and wake-up times around 90-minute cycles — then pick a free morning sound.
Find your morning sound
18 free soundsChoose a sound, have a listen, then make it yours.
Soft Orbit
Rounded, spacious tones with a soft repeating rhythm.
Soft tones · spacious
Morning Keys
A warm keyboard phrase with a lingering, mellow finish.
Keys · mellow
Warm Glow
Slow, warm chords that bloom and quietly fade.
Warm chords · slow
Glass Bells
Clear, delicate chimes with a light shimmering tail.
Chimes · light
Quiet Rise
A smooth, floating chord that gradually comes into focus.
Soft pad · gradual opening
Shoreline
Soft waves rolling in and out of a spacious soundscape.
Ocean-inspired · synthesized
Rain on Leaves
An even wash of rainfall with scattered little droplets.
Rain-inspired · synthesized
Forest Morning
Bright birdlike chirps above a soft, airy background.
Birdsong-inspired · synthesized
Little Stream
Playful bubbling tones over a gentle rushing texture.
Water-inspired · synthesized
Garden Chorus
A rhythmic chorus of little chirps in a quiet garden mood.
Cricket-inspired · synthesized
Wind in Pines
A low, flowing breeze with softly shifting layers.
Wind-inspired · synthesized
Daybreak
A clear three-note signal with room between each call.
Three-note alert · clear
Twin Bell
Two bright metallic bells in a familiar ringing rhythm.
Bell-style ring · bright
Bright Pulse
Short, distinct pulses with a clean electronic edge.
Pulsing beep · crisp
Digital Dawn
A rising sequence of clean, compact digital notes.
Rising tones · electronic
Retro Ring
A rounded double ring with a touch of old-school character.
Double ring · retro
Steady Signal
A simple, measured signal with an even repeating beat.
Repeating tone · steady
New · free browser alarm
Wake up to these sounds in your browser
Pick a sound, set a time and tap to arm. The sound starts quietly and rises slowly. No sign-up, no app.
Preview the alarm sounds
These sounds are generated live in your browser. Press Preview to hear one, or Use to pick it.
Alarm armed
07:00
Keep this page open and the screen on until the alarm rings.
Make it your alarm
From your favourite sound to your phone.
Download a sound, then select it in your phone's settings. Want the phone to handle the alarm instead? Follow the steps for your phone below.
Android
- Choose a sound and download the MP3.
- In Google Clock, open Alarm and choose the alarm you want to change.
- Tap its sound, then Add new. Select the file from Downloads and save your alarm.
Other Android clock apps may use different labels. For calls, look for the ringtone option in your phone's sound settings.
iPhone
- Download the MP3 and save it in Files.
- In GarageBand, import it into a track through the Loops browser's Files tab. Put it at the start.
- Return to My Songs. Share the project as a Ringtone, name it and export.
- In Clock → Alarms, edit a regular alarm. Under Sound, choose your new ringtone and save.
All our sounds are under 30 seconds. Installing a ringtone takes an extra step; downloading alone does not change your alarm. The separate Sleep Schedule wake-up alarm has different sound options.
Good to know
A few sound answers.
A little help before you choose your next alarm.
Are the sounds really free?
Yes. You can download these sounds for your own ringtones and alarms without paying or creating an account. See our sound usage page for the permission that comes with the files.
Which file should I download?
Choose MP3 for Android, listening on a computer, or importing into GarageBand on iPhone. M4R is also available for an iPhone ringtone workflow that supports importing it. A download does not automatically install a ringtone.
Are these recordings or designed sounds?
This first collection was synthesized for WakeUpSounds. The nature-inspired sounds are designed impressions of birds, rain, water and wind, rather than outdoor recordings. No artist recordings or third-party audio samples are included.
Will the website wake me up?
Yes, with the browser alarm on this page, as long as you leave it running. Choose a sound and a time, then tap to arm it: the sound begins almost silent and climbs to your maximum volume over 1 to 10 minutes. Keep the tab in front with the screen on and unlocked, and plug in the charger, because a closed or locked page cannot ring. For a backup, or if you prefer the phone's own alarm, download a sound and pick it in your Clock app.
Can I use the sounds in a video or another app?
The download permission covers personal ringtones and alarms. For publishing, redistribution or commercial use, please contact us about the use you have in mind.
Do you have tips for waking up?
Yes. Our guides explain why you might sleep through your alarm, why you feel groggy after waking and how to wake up early.