Where in Xiaomi Redmi 8 is the alarm clock and how to set it: 4 proven ways

Have you just purchased a Xiaomi Redmi 8 and can't find where the alarm clock is hiding? Or suddenly the icon from the desktop disappeared and the morning rise is tomorrow? Don't worry - this problem is familiar to many owners of Xiaomi smartphones with the MIUI shell. The fact is that the manufacturer often transfers standard Android functions to non-obvious menu sections, and sometimes even hides them under the layer of branded applications.

In this article, we'll not only show you where the Redmi 8 alarm clock is, but we'll also look at all the ways you can run it, from the classic menu to voice commands, and learn how to add a new signal, change the tune, set a repeating alarm for workdays, and even return the missing shortcut to the home screen. And if the alarm clock suddenly stops working, at the end of the article you'll find a checklist to diagnose the problem.

Important: the instruction is relevant for Redmi 8 (model number M1908C3IG/M1908C3IH) with MIUI 10-14 firmware. On newer versions of the shell, the location of the points may differ slightly, but the logic remains the same. If you have a different model (for example, Redmi Note 8 or Redmi 8A), most methods also work - proven in practice.

1. Standard method: The Clock app in MIUI

The most obvious (but not always noticeable) path is through Xiaomi’s proprietary Watch app, which is where all the functions of the alarm clock, stopwatch and timer are hidden.

1. Open the menu of all applications (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
2. Find a shortcut called "Clock"** (the icon is white arrows on a blue background). If it's not available, search the system (swipe down on the home screen → type "clock").

If the Clock label is missing from your desktop, don’t panic — it’s easy to get it back. Click on the empty space on the home screen → Widgets → find the Watch widget and drag it to the screen. Alternatively, you can pin the app itself: App menu → hold the Watch icon → Add to the home screen.

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If a search on the system does not find the Clock app, check if it is disabled in the settings. Go to Settings → Apps → App Management → All tab and find the Clock. If the status is “Disabled”, turn it on.

Inside the “Alarm” section, you can:

• 📅 Set up a repeat (for example, only on weekdays).

2. Alternative path: through the notification panel

Few people know, but MIUI has quick access to the alarm directly from the notification panel, which saves you 2-3 touches:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the alarm bell with numbers. If it's not there, tap the pencil icon and add it manually.
3. Click on the shortcut - the alarm section in the Clock app will open.

This is especially useful if you use your alarm often, and we recommend that you stick a shortcut at the top of the notification panel for quick access, and you can turn on/off the alarms you have already created without opening the app itself.

3. Voice assistant: "OK, Google" or "Alice"

If you're too lazy to dig into the menu, you can set the alarm with your voice. Xiaomi Redmi 8 supports two assistants:

• 🤖 Google Assistant (works by default if not disabled).
• 🗣️ Alice from Yandex (you need to install separately).

For Google Assistant:

1. Say, “OK, Google, set the alarm for 7:30.”
2. The assistant will offer to confirm the time and days of repetition.
3. The alarm clock will appear in the Clock app.

For Alice:

1. Install the Yandex application with a browser from Google Play.
2. Say, "Alice, wake me up tomorrow at 6:45."
3. Check that the alarm clock has been added to the Clock system app.

Note that voice alarms sometimes fail if the phone is switched to power saving mode. To avoid this, add the Watch app to the battery optimization exceptions:

⚠️ Attention: Go to Settings → Battery and productivity → Battery Optimization, Find “Clock” and Select “No Limits».

4.The alarm clock widget on the main screen

If you prefer to control alarms directly from your desktop, add a special widget that shows the time to the next signal and allows you to quickly turn it on / off:

1. Click the empty space on the home screen → select “Widgets”**.
2. Scroll down to the “Clock” section.
3. Select the alarm widget** (usually 4×1 or 4×2) and drag it to the screen.

The widget supports several useful functions:

If the widget isn’t updated (e.g. showing old data), reboot the phone or delete/add it again. In rare cases, cleaning the cache of the Watch app helps (Settings → Apps → Watch → Clear cache).

Update the Watch app on Google Play|Check that the time on the phone is synchronized with the network|Turn off the "Do Not Disturb" mode at night|Add the “clock” to battery optimization exceptions-->

5. Solving problems: The alarm clock doesn't work

One of the most common complaints of Redmi owners 8 — The alarm doesn't ring, but it's on. There may be different reasons, but we've got a top.-5 decisions that help in 90% case:

• ⚙️ Reset settings. Last resort: Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Reset all settings (does not delete data, but returns settings to factory settings).

If nothing works, try the side of an app (like Google Clock or Alarmy) that often works more consistently than the system, especially on custom firmware. You can install them from Google Play — just look for an alarm clock.

6.The secret alarm clock chips in MIUI

The Redmi 8's Watch system app hides some useful features that few people know about.

• 📡 Sync with Mi Band.If you have a Xiaomi fitness bracelet, the alarm can be set so that it vibrates on your hand rather than ringing on your phone.

Another hidden possibility is to adjust the signal duration, and by default, the alarm goes off for 10 minutes, but you can change this.

1. Open the clock → “Alarm clock” → tap the desired alarm clock.
2. Select Duration and set the time from 1 to 30 minutes.

These chips make the Redmi 8 alarm clock much more functional than most Android smartphones. Experiment with settings to find the perfect one for you!

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If the alarm is critical (for example, for a flight), use two sources: the alarm system + a third-party app or a smartwatch.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the alarm clock on Redmi 8