Where is the alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: 3 ways to find and configure

Have you just purchased a Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 or upgraded your firmware and suddenly found that your usual alarm clock has disappeared from your desktop? Or maybe you just can't find it in the maze of MIUI menus? Don't worry - this is a typical situation for users of Xiaomi smartphones.

In this article, we will not only show you where the alarm clock is on the Redmi Note 8, but we will also look at all the possible causes of its “disappearance”: from accidental deletion to shell failures, you will learn how to return the application to the screen, adjust it to your needs and what to do if the alarm clock refuses to go off, and secret MIUI chips, which are silent even in official instructions.

1. Standard alarm clock location in MIUI

On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 with the original MIUI firmware (versions 10–14), the alarm clock is built into the Watch app. It's not a separate program, but one of four partitions inside the system time manager. Here's how to get there:

1. Open the menu of all applications (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
2. Find the icon of the Watch (usually it looks like an analog watch with a white dial on a blue background).
3. Slip the icon and select the Alarm tab in the lower menu.

If the Watch icon isn't on the menu, don't panic. It may be hidden in the Tools folder (Xiaomi sometimes groups system utilities). Also check if the desktop shortcut is removed: just swipe right on the home screen and click on the Screen Settings → Application Shortcuts.

2 Why an alarm clock can "disappear" from your phone

If you're sure that there was an alarm clock before and there isn't one now, there may be several reasons.

• 🔄 Update MIUI: After major updates (for example, with the MIUI 11 on MIUI 12) system applications sometimes “move” or require re-activation.
• 🧹 Cache Clearing: Utilities like Security or Cleaner can delete the Watch app data by resetting all alarm clocks.
• 🚫 Disable permissions: If you manually bar the Watch app from accessing notifications or auto-start, the alarm will not go off.
• 📱 Reset to factory settings: After a hard reset, all user settings are reset, including alarm clocks.
• 🛠️ Rooting or custom firmware: On unofficial assemblies MIUI System applications may not work properly.

Important: On the Redmi Note 8, the alarm clock cannot be completely removed without root permissions — it can only be turned off or hidden. If the Watch app is gone completely, it is a sign of a launcher malfunction or damage to system files.

⚠️ Note: If you have used software to “optimize” your phone (e.g, DU Speed Booster or CCleaner, they could delete the cache of system applications, in which case only rebooting the device or resetting the application settings The Watch in the Settings menu will help. → Annexes → Application management.

3. How to return the alarm to the desktop

If the Watch app is on the menu but it’s not on the home screen, add its shortcut manually:

1. Touch the empty space on your desktop and hold your finger for 2-3 seconds.
2. In the menu that appears, select Widgets or Shortcuts (depending on the version of MIUI).
3. Scroll through the list to the Tools section and find the Watch.
4. Drag the icon to the desktop.

If the label is not added, try an alternative method:

Long click on the icon "Clock" in the application menu → "Accumulate on the main screen"

Reboot the phone (sometimes resets the launcher errors)

Update the MIUI launcher via Google Play (if you use MIUI Launcher)

Resetting the launcher settings in Settings → Home screen-->

For convenience, you can create an alarm clock widget right on the desktop:

1. Long press on the free space of the screen → Widgets.
2. Find the 4×1 Watch widget or Alarm clock.
3. Drag it to the screen and select the desired alarm clock from the list.

Setting the alarm clock: step-by-step instructions

When you finally find the alarm clock, you have to set it right, and MIUI does this intuitively, but there are a few nuances:

1. Open the clock → alarm clock and press + in the lower right corner.
2. Set the trigger time by swiping the dial or entering the numbers manually.
3. Select the days of the week (only once is the default). For a recurring alarm clock, tap the days of the week at the bottom of the screen.
4. Press the alarm to select a tune. MIUI has standard sounds as well as the ability to download your music (the file must be in.mp3 or.m4a format).
5. Activate the Repeat option if you want the alarm to go off every 5-10 minutes until you turn it off.
6. Turn on the Vibration (useful if the phone is down).
7. Click Save (check in the upper right corner).

Tip: If you wake up frequently on your alarm clock, turn on the Smart Alarm in the settings of the Watch app. It analyzes the phases of sleep and selects the optimal time to wake up at the interval you set (for example, ±30 minutes).

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If the alarm doesn't work, check if the phone is worth the Do Not Disturb (the crescent icon in the notification curtain). Even if you've added an alarm in exceptions, some versions of MIUI block it in this mode.

5 What to do if the alarm clock does not work

You've set it up, but the alarm clock is silent?

1. Check Volume: Press the volume button upwards – the alarm clock slider should appear on the screen (separate from media and notifications).
2. Application permissions: Go to Settings → Annexes → The clock → Permits and turn on: 🔔 Notifications 🔊 Auto-start 📱 Background work

Energy saving: In Settings → Battery → Battery optimization Find the Watch and select No Limits.

Test mode: Set your alarm clock 1-2 minutes ahead and check if it is working.

If nothing helps, try resetting the Watch app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Watch.
2. Click Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
3. Reboot the phone.

To check: turn off the phone, set the alarm for 1-2 minutes ahead and wait for it to work.