Have you ever tried using the alarm function on Linux Mint (Cinnamon)?
There is a default app called Gnome-clocks, but it comes with some limitations:
- The alarm sound is too quiet
- You cannot freely choose the alarm sound
I felt it was not flexible enough, so I decided to create a simple alarm app with just the essential features I wanted.
How to Install
- Download the file: alarm-tray-en_1.0.0.zip
“Linux Mint Alarm Tray(EN)” をダウンロード alarm-tray-en_1.0.0.zip – 22 回のダウンロード – 148.74 KB - Go to the download forlder and open a terminal and run the following commands:
unzip alarm-tray-en_1.0.0.zip
sudo dpkg -i alarm-tray-en_1.0.0.deb
sudo apt -f install
- After installation, you will see a clock icon appear in the system tray.
How to Use
- Right-click the clock icon to open the menu.
- From there, you can set and manage your alarms.
How to Change Alarm Sounds
You can choose alarm sounds from the following folder (in .oga format):
/usr/share/alarm-tray/sounds/
The sound files I used were downloaded from Pixabay and converted to .oga.
Since I kept the original filenames, you can easily find the same sounds on Pixabay if you’d like to use them.
Additional Notes
- This app works not only on Linux Mint Cinnamon but also on Linux Mint Xfce (tested).
- It’s a lightweight and practical solution if you want:
- Louder alarm sounds
- A simple, tray-based alarm manager
I hope this app will be useful for anyone who needs a more reliable alarm on Linux Mint.
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