diff --git a/init.py b/init.py
index 0277bb0..15a7930 100644
--- a/init.py
+++ b/init.py
@@ -126,6 +126,10 @@ class AlarmClock:
         """Check and trigger any wakeup actions that are due"""
         if not self.wakeupActions:
             return
+        
+        # if not in normal mode, skip wakeup actions
+        if self.configMode != "normal":
+            return
             
         now = datetime.now(ZoneInfo(city.timezone))
         today_alarm = now.replace(
@@ -232,6 +236,7 @@ class AlarmClock:
             # Increment minute
             self.alarmTime = self.alarmTime.replace(minute=(self.alarmTime.minute + 1) % 60)
             self.setLcdText(f"Set Min: {self.alarmTime.minute:02d}")
+            self.resetWakeUpActions()  # Reset wakeup actions to apply new alarm time immediately
     
     def onLongPress(self):
         """Handle long button press - cycle through configuration modes"""