iOS 26.1 Makes Alarms and Timers ‘Slide to Stop’ by Default

An Accessibility setting lets users bring back the single-tap Stop button to preserve familiar morning routines.

Overview

Apple replaced the Lock Screen Stop button with a slider that requires a deliberate swipe to dismiss alarms and timers.
Snoozing still works with a single tap, while only full dismissal uses the new slide gesture.
Users can restore the old behavior via Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Prefer Single-Touch Actions.
The change applies to newly set alarms after toggling the setting, and turning it off re-enables the slider.
The update addresses accidental dismissals seen after iOS 26’s larger controls and employs a classic iPhone-style slider design.