Multiple reports say Apple’s iOS 27 introduces independent audio controls that let iPhone users set different volume levels for ringtones, alarms, and system/notification alerts instead of using a single shared volume slider. The change is described as appearing in the iPhone’s Sounds and Haptics settings. In earlier versions, alarms and notification sounds typically track the same volume level, so lowering notification volume could also reduce alarm volume.
According to the sources, iOS 27 adds options that separate these categories, including controls for alarms and timers as well as notifications and other system sounds. One report also mentions a “Match Ringtone Volume” option, which can link certain sounds to the ringtone level; disabling it is said to expose dedicated sliders for alarms, timers, alerts, and system sounds.
Overall, the feature is presented as addressing a long-standing limitation in iOS audio management by giving users finer control over how different kinds of sounds play. The sources do not provide details on exact availability dates beyond describing the feature as part of iOS 27.
