Apple Watch Gains Alarms That Break Through Silent Mode in watchOS 11.4

The upcoming software update introduces a feature combining sound and haptic feedback for alarms, alongside Matter support and bug fixes.

The 'Break Through Silent Mode' feature allows alarms to bypass Silent Mode by playing sound and haptic feedback together.
Users can toggle the feature on or off for individual alarms via the Sleep or Alarm apps.
This update addresses a common issue for users who wear their Apple Watch to bed and may sleep through haptic-only alarms.
The Release Candidate version of watchOS 11.4 is now available to developers, with a public release expected in early April 2025.
Additional updates include support for Matter-compatible devices and a fix for an issue with unresponsive face selection.