Have you bought a new Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO smartphone but can't find where the standard alarm clock is hiding? or moved from the iPhone/Samsung and got used to a different feature arrangement? This problem is familiar to many users - despite the intuitive MIUI interface, some basic apps (including the alarm clock) aren't always obvious.
In this article, you will find detailed instructions with pictures and videos on how to open the alarm on any Xiaomi device (including models from 2023-2026), where to look for it in the menu, how to add a new signal, change a melody or remove unnecessary reminders. And we will also take a look at the hidden function “Smart alarm”, which automatically adjusts the wake-up time for sleep phases – an option many users do not even notice!
Where is the alarm clock on Xiaomi: 3 ways to open
Depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13, 14 or HyperOS) and the smartphone model, the path to the alarm clock may slightly differ.
- 📱 Method 1 (fastest): Swipe your finger down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar. In the top right corner, find the icon. ⏰ Alarm clock (near the flashlight and calculator) Press it and the app will open.
- 🔍 Method 2 (via search): Swipe your finger up from the bottom of the screen to open the app menu. In the search bar (loop at the top), type "alarm clock" - the system will immediately show the desired application Clock (icon with dial).
- 📂 Method 3 (manual): Open the app menu and find the Tools folder (or Google if you use pure Android). Inside will be the Watch icon - tap on it, then go to the Alarm tab at the bottom of the screen.
On some models (such as the POCO F5 or Redmi Note 12), the Watch app can be hidden in the Google folder, and if you can’t find it, check it or search it.
How to add a new alarm clock: step-by-step instructions
You can add an alarm to Xiaomi in 30 seconds.
- Open the Watch app (see the methods above) and go to the Alarm tab (the bell icon at the bottom).
- Press the + (plus) button in the lower right corner.
- Set the time with the dial or enter manually (ChCh:MM format).
- Select the days of the week when the alarm should be triggered (Pn-Pt is the default).
- Press Save – the alarm is activated automatically.
If you need to turn off your alarm for one day without removing it, just swipe the slider to the left next to the time. To remove it completely, click on the alarm and select Delete.
☑️ Setting up an alarm clock on Xiaomi
How to Change the Melody of an Alarm Switch on Xiaomi
The standard alarm sound on Xiaomi may seem too quiet or annoying. Fortunately, it's easy to change:
- Open the Alarm tab in the Watch app.
- Switch to an existing alarm clock (or create a new one).
- Click on the line Melody (or Sound in older versions of MIUI).
- Select one of the suggested tunes or click Add to download yours (.mp3,.wav formats).
- Check the volume with the alarm clock volume slider (not to be confused with the overall volume of the phone!).
Important: If the alarm doesn't work, check if the phone is in "Do Not Disturb" mode (the crescent icon in the notification panel), which blocks all sounds, including alarm clocks!
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To make the alarm sound even in Do Not Disturb mode, add the Clock app to exceptions. To do this, go to Settings → Sound → Do Not Disturb → Exceptions → Apps and turn on the switch next to the Clock.
Hidden Alarm Watch on Xiaomi: Smart Mode and Vibration
Many users are unaware that Xiaomi’s alarm clock has additional settings that make waking up more comfortable:
- 🌙 Smart alarm: Analyzes sleep phases through built-in accelerometer and wakes you up at optimal times (±30 minutes from set. Included in alarm settings (More) → Smart alarm clock).
- 🔄 Repeat after 10 minutes: If you don't wake up the first time, the alarm clock will automatically reset.
- 📳 Vibration. + sound: On models with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13) can turn on vibration at the alarm, even if the phone is down screen.
- 🎵 Smooth volume increase: The sound will grow gradually, rather than cutting the ear from the first signal.
The smart alarm only works when the battery save mode is on (setting → battery), otherwise the phone may fall asleep too deeply and miss the sleep analysis.
How does a smart alarm clock work?
Why the alarm clock on Xiaomi does not work: 5 reasons and solutions
If the alarm doesn’t work, check these points:
| Problem. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Phone's off. | The alarm clock will not work if the device is completely discharged or manually turned off. | Charge your phone to 20%+ or turn on the alarm when the phone is off (not available on all models). |
| Do not disturb mode. | It blocks all sounds, including alarm clocks. | Add the "Clock" to the exceptions (see tip above) or turn off the mode for the night. |
| Too quiet a sound | The volume of the alarm clock is regulated separately from the music and the calls. | Increase the volume in the alarm settings or select a louder melody. |
| Optimizing the battery | MIUI can “freeze” the Watch app to save charge. | Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Watches → Battery and select Without Limits. |
| System failure | Rarely, but it happens after updates. | Restart your phone or reset the settings of the Watch app. |
Important! On some models (e.g. Redmi 10C), the alarm won't work if the phone is on charge and Fast Charging is on, turn off overnight fast charging, or use wireless charging.
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If the alarm doesn't work, first check the battery settings for the Watch app. MIUI aggressively optimizes background processes, which can block alarm clocks.
How to set an alarm on Xiaomi through voice assistant
If you're too lazy to dig through the menu, you can use voice commands for Google Assistant or Alice (on Russian firmware).
- 🎤 For Google Assistant: Say, "OK, Google, set the alarm for 7:30." The assistant will confirm the time and days of the week.
- 🗣️ For Alice (Yandex): Activate Alice with a long press on the Home button (or voice) and say, "Alice, wake me up tomorrow at 6am".
- ⚙️ Settings: To make voice commands sleepy, turn on the option OK, Google in Google settings (Settings) → Google → Search, Assistant and Voice → Voice assistant).
Voice alarms sync with the Watch app so they can be edited or manually deleted, but they don't support smart mode and extra tunes -- just standard settings.
Alarm clock on Xiaomi smart watch (Mi Band, Watch)
If you have a Mi Band 7/8 or Xiaomi Watch S3, you can set the alarm there, too.
- Open the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for new models).
- Go to the Profile section → My devices. → [Your watch].
- Select alarm clocks and click Add.
- Set the time and days, then save. The alarm clock will vibrate on the clock, even if the phone is turned off.
Important: You can add up to 10 alarm clocks to the Mi Band, and up to 5 alarm clocks to the Xiaomi Watch. Vibration on the watch will usually wake you up, even if the phone is silent.
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Xiaomi smartwatches sync alarm clocks to your phone only one way – if you add an alarm clock on your watch, it won’t appear in the Watch app on your smartphone (and vice versa).