Barcode alarm clock for iPhone

Your alarm ends where your morning begins.

Scan your toothpaste or another WakeKey outside the bedroom.

Requires iOS 26.1 or later · On-device by design

Your 6:40 alarm is ready. To turn it off, get up and scan Toothpaste.

WakeKey at a glance

WakeKey is a barcode alarm for iPhone. Save a barcode on an everyday item, then scan that item to complete your chosen wake plan.

For iPhone running iOS 26.1 or later.

Free
Get Up, one active alarm, one active WakeKey with unlimited replacement, backup protection, Reliability Center, Recovery, Emergency Cancel, and recent history are free.
WakeKey Pro
WakeKey Pro adds Stay Up, Wake Route, multiple alarms and WakeKeys, Quiet Start, and full history. Choose monthly, annual, or Lifetime access. The seven-day free trial applies to the annual subscription for eligible users. Check the current price and offer in the app before confirming with Apple.

WakeKey cannot ring if your iPhone is powered off or fully discharged. For safety-critical events, use an independent backup.

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Three steps, ready before sleep.

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Your 6:40 alarm is ready. To turn it off, get up and scan Toothpaste.

Alarms

Your 6:40 alarm is ready. To turn it off, get up and scan Toothpaste.

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Scan your toothpaste or another WakeKey outside the bedroom.

Scan WakeKey

Scan your toothpaste or another WakeKey outside the bedroom.

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See time to first scan and your wake history. Everything stays on your iPhone.

Mornings

See time to first scan and your wake history. Everything stays on your iPhone.

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CHOOSE THE RIGHT WAKE PLAN

Choose how much help you need.

Pick one scan, a second check, or a short route before the alarm starts.

Check alarm permission, scheduled protection, WakeKeys, camera access, and time settings.

READY BEFORE BED

Know what is armed for tomorrow.

WakeKey prepares backup protection before you go to sleep. Reliability Center shows what is ready: alarm permission, scheduled protection, your WakeKeys, camera access, time settings, and battery guidance. If an item is unavailable or will not scan, Recovery gives you a safe way forward. Emergency Cancel is always available.

Reliability

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Put the last step of your alarm somewhere you have to walk.

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Requires iOS 26.1 or later