Where to find screen time on Xiaomi Redmi 9: a detailed guide with settings

Screen time control on Xiaomi smartphones is a useful tool for those who want to optimize their use of the gadget, monitor digital health or restrict children’s access to certain applications. On the Redmi 9 model (and other devices with the MIUI 12-14 shell), the function is hidden in the depths of settings, and not everyone knows where to look for it. In this article, we will examine not only where the “Screen Time” section is located, but also how to properly configure it, interpret statistics and avoid typical errors.

It's important to understand that Redmi 9 (codenamed lancelot) can have different features depending on the firmware version, like MIUI 12.5, where you have one menu interface, MIUI 14 has another. We'll take these nuances into account and show you universal access methods, and you'll learn how to reset statistics if they suddenly stop updating, and why some apps (like YouTube or TikTok) may not show up in reports.

Where is "Screen Time" on Redmi 9: a step-by-step path

On Xiaomi Redmi 9, the screen usage statistics section is hidden in the Mi Account settings.

1. Open the Settings app (the gear icon on the home screen).
2. Scroll down and select Xiaomi Account (or Mi Account in older versions of MIUI).
3. At the top of the screen, tap your avatar or profile name.
4. In the menu that opens, find the item Screen time (in some firmwares - Digital Well-Being).

If you have a MIUI 14, the path may be different.

• 📱 Settings → Digital Well-Being and Parental Control → Screen time.
• 🔍 If there is no item, try to enter the screen time request in the search for settings.

On some firmware (especially custom) the section may be called Digital Wellbeing, which is an analogue of the Google feature integrated into MIUI. If you don’t find any of the options, check if system applications are disabled through Settings → Applications → Application Management.

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If the Screen Time section is missing, upgrade to the latest version of MIUI. In older builds (below 12.0), the feature may not be available.

What Screen Time Statistics Show and How to Read It

And then you go to the section, and you'll see a daily report with graphs and numbers, and here's what the basics mean:

• ⏱️ Total use time – total screen activity time per day.
• 📊 Distribution by application – the top programs that spent the most time.
• 📅 Daily/weekly statistics - dynamics of use for the selected period.
• 🔄 Unlock frequency – how many times have you picked up your phone.

On Redmi 9, the statistics are updated in real time, but with a delay of up to 10-15 minutes.

1. Reboot the smartphone.
2. Clear the cache of the Settings application → Applications → Application Management → Settings → Clear the cache.
3. Enable data synchronization in Settings → Xiaomi Account → Synchronization.

Note that some system processes (e.g. com.miui.home) can take a considerable amount of time, but that doesn’t mean you’ve been using your phone extensively.

How to set screen time limits for apps

The limit function is useful for self-control or parental control, and on Redmi 9, it works like this:

1. Open the Screen Time section (see instructions above).
2. Slip on the usage schedule or select the Application Limit tab.
3. Click on the app you want to set the restriction for (like Instagram or PUBG Mobile).
4. Select Set a Limit and set a time (from 5 minutes to 23 hours 55 minutes).
5. Activate the option to Block after expiration if you want to completely disable access.

After the limit is set:

• 🔔 When the limit is approached, a notification will appear.
• 🚫 After the time expires, the application will be blocked (if the lock is enabled).
• 🔓 You can unlock through the same section or enter a password (if parental control is configured).

Important: the limits are reset at 00:00 local time, and if you set a 2-hour limit on YouTube and you've used 1 hour and 45 minutes today, the counter will be zero tomorrow.

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Screen time issues on Redmi 9: causes and solutions

Xiaomi Redmi 9 users often encounter bugs in the function, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the app settings:

1. Go to Settings → System → Resetting settings.
2. Select Reset application settings.
3. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

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Parental control through screen time: how to restrict the child’s access

Redmi 9 allows you to set up parental controls using screen time.

1. Create a child profile in your Mi Account (if not).
2. Go to Screen Time. → Parental control.
3. Select a child profile and set up:

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Importantly, if your child knows the password from your primary Mi Account, they can get around the restrictions.

• 🔐 Use a separate account for parental control.
• 📱 Turn off the installation option APK source.
• 🔄 Regularly check the activity log during Screen Time → Reports.

Redmi 9s. MIUI 13+ There is a hidden function "Learning Mode" (Settings) → Special facilities → Learning mode, which blocks all applications except for training, activates over screen time.

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Parental controls through Mi Account only work if your child uses the phone under their profile, and if it accesses your account, the restrictions will not apply.

Alternative applications for screen time control

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• 📱 Google's official digital wellbeing app, which runs on all Android devices, is installed from the Play Market but requires you to turn off standard screen time in the Android app. MIUI.
• 🕒 ActionDash is an advanced stat with a home screen widget, showing detailed reports by day of the week and app categories.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kids Place – a specialized parental control solution with a time limit and a block of purchases.

To install an alternative application:

1. Download it from Play Market.
2. Open the Screen Time settings in MIUI and turn off the function.
3. Launch a new application and provide all the necessary permissions.

Please note that some applications (such as ActionDash) require Special Access rights to collect data.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Application Name] → Additional Permissions.
2. Activate the Use option over other applications.

How to Reset or Turn Off Screen Time on Redmi 9

If you want to completely disable the feature or reset the statistics, do the following:

1. Go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Screen time.
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. To reset statistics, click Clear Data.
4. To disable the function, deactivate the screen time slider.

If the section is not deactivated:

• ⚠️ It may be linked to parental control – turn it off first.
• ⚠️ Some firmware requires a reset of Mi Account settings (but this will delete all synchronized data).

To completely delete screen time data (including history):

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Digital Wellbeing (Digital Wellbeing) app.
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.

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Before resetting, export reports: open statistics for the desired period, take screenshots or save data to PDF through the Share function.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen time on Redmi 9