The Bruno blog
Notes from the porch
Mostly about one dog. Occasionally about the app.
28 October 2026Why is it Android only?
iPhones make it hard for apps to be real alarms. That’s changing.
28 October 2026No ads, no account, no sign-up
Open it, set an alarm. That’s it.
28 October 2026The app changes with the time of day
Orange in the morning, dark blue at night. A small thing that makes it nicer.
28 October 2026What if Bruno doesn’t howl?
He’s a dog, not a clock. Your alarm still rings.
28 October 2026Does it work without internet?
Yes. Your alarm never needs internet to ring.
28 October 2026Missed him live? Watch his last howl
His newest howl, ready to play any time.
28 October 2026Get a ring when Bruno goes live
Turn it on once and your phone rings when he’s on camera.
28 October 2026How to set your first Bruno alarm
Pick a time, pick your days, done. Takes a minute.
28 October 2026Alarm not going off? Check these settings
Some phones block alarms to save battery. Here’s the quick fix, for any alarm app.
- 28 October 2026
An alarm that rings even on silent
Your phone is on silent. Bruno still wakes you up.
28 October 2026What time does Bruno howl where you live?
6 AM and 6 PM in India. Here’s that in London, New York, Dubai, Sydney and more.
28 October 2026Why do dogs howl at church bells?
Bruno does it twice a day. Here’s why dogs answer bells and sirens.
- 28 October 2026
How Bruno's howl becomes your alarm
From a church bell to your phone, in four simple steps.
- 28 October 2026
Meet Bruno
A dog, a church bell, and the alarm clock that came out of it.
20 October 2026New: rate Bruno's howls
Some howls are better than others. Now you can say so, out of 5 paws.