The homecoming alarm is associated with Samsung phones, where bright built-in alarm tones are designed to start the day on an upbeat note. Clips of the tone have circulated widely on soundboards, meme pages and short-form video, often attached to morning routine jokes and wake-up pranks. Its popularity comes from instant recognition: many listeners have heard a similar Samsung alarm on their own phone or a family member's device. That shared familiarity keeps it useful for creators who want a fast, relatable cue without explaining the joke.