Where to look for an alarm clock in a Xiaomi phone: all the ways to find and set up

Have you just purchased a Xiaomi smartphone and can't find where the alarm is hiding? Or has the app suddenly disappeared from the desktop after the MIUI update? This situation is familiar to many brand users - the MIUI interface changes regularly, and standard icons sometimes "hide" in unexpected places. In this article, we will explore all possible ways to find the alarm clock on Redmi, POCO and Mi phones, including models with the HyperOS shell (2026).

A contrasting example: on the iPhone, the Watch app is always in sight, and Xiaomi may not have it on the menu or on the home screen, and the reason lies in the peculiarities of MIUI β€” the manufacturer often integrates the alarm into the Watch system app or puts it in a separate widget. In addition, after resetting settings or installing custom firmware, the standard shortcuts may disappear. Don't worry: the alarm clock hasn't gone anywhere β€” it just needs to be found correctly.

In this article you will learn:

  • πŸ” Where to look for an alarm clock, depending on the version MIUI/HyperOS
  • πŸ“± How to Add a Shortcut to the Home Screen in 10 Seconds
  • βš™οΈ Why the app may be missing and how to restore it
  • πŸ”” Alternative ways to set an alarm clock through a voice assistant

1. Standard way: The Watch app in Xiaomi

In 90% of cases, the alarm clock in Xiaomi is hidden inside the Clock system app, which looks like a dial with arrows β€” it's easy to confuse with a stopwatch or a timer. Here's how to get there:

Open the menu of all apps (swipe up the home screen) and find the Watch icon. If it's not available, search the system (swipe down on the home screen β†’ type "clock" or "clock"). Inside the app, you'll see 4 tabs:

  • ⏰ Alarm clock – here are added and edited signals
  • ⏱️ A stopwatch - to measure time
  • ⏲️ Timer is a countdown.
  • ⌚ World time – clocks for different time zones

If the alarm tab is missing, your version of MIUI is using a separate app (see next section).

πŸ“Š What is your Xiaomi model?
Redmi Note 12/13
POCO X5/X6
Mi 11/12/13
Redmi 10/9
Another model

2.Separate app "Alarm clock": where to look?

On some firmware (especially older versions of MIUI or POCO with pure Android), the alarm is placed in a separate app called Alarm or DeskClock.

  1. Through a search by system (swipe down β†’ enter β€œalarm” in Russian or β€œalarm” in English).
  2. In the Google folder – sometimes Xiaomi groupes standard Android apps together with Google services.
  3. In the list of all applications (long tap on the home screen β†’ Screen settings β†’ List of applications).

Important: on HyperOS firmware (2026), the alarm clock app can be called "Clock" even in Russian localization. If you do not find it, try changing the system language to English (Settings β†’ Additional settings β†’ Language & input) and repeat the search.

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If you can't find an alarm clock, try typing in Chinese: "" (nàozhōng). Sometimes it works on global firmware.

3. How to Add an Alarm Label to the Home Screen

To avoid searching for the app every time, add it to the home screen:

  1. Find the clock or alarm clock in the app menu.
  2. Press the icon and drag it to a free place on the main screen.
  3. If the shortcut is not created, click on the icon β†’ Add to the home screen (in some versions of MIUI).

For alarm widgets (shows the time of the next signal):

  1. Long tap on the main screen β†’ Widgets.
  2. Find the Watch widget (usually 2Γ—2 or 4Γ—1).
  3. Drag it to the screen and select the "Alarm" tab**.

The "Clock" label is on the home screen | The app opens without errors |Time on the phone synchronized with the network |The alarm clock sound is not turned off in the settings-->

4.Why the alarm clock disappeared and how to get it back

If the application is completely lost, the following reasons are possible:

Problem.Reason.Decision
Appendix removedDisabled or uninstalled via ADBRestore through Settings β†’ Applications β†’ App management β†’ Show everything β†’ Watch β†’ Enable
Hidden in the shellMIUI hides system applicationsUse search or change launcher (for example, on Nova Launcher)
Error after updateFirmware failureReset the settings of the application Watch or make a reset to the factory
Conflict with an external alarm clockApps like Sleep as Android are installedDisable third-party alarms in Settings β†’ Permissions β†’ Autostart

If the application is disabled:

  1. Go to Settings β†’ Applications β†’ Application Management.
  2. Slip three points up there. β†’ Show all applications.
  3. Find the Watch or DeskClock β†’ Enable it.
What to do if the alarm clock does not work?
Check if the phone is in Do Not Disturb mode (Settings β†’ Sound β†’ Do Not Disturb). Also make sure the Watch app is auto-starting (Settings β†’ Permissions β†’ Auto-Start). If the problem persists, reset the Watch app settings or update the firmware.

5. Alternative ways to set an alarm clock

If the standard application does not work, use one of these methods:

  • πŸ€– Voice assistant: Say β€œOK Google, set your alarm for 7:00” or activate Xiao AI (china-fix).
  • ⏰ Third-party apps: Sleep as Android, Alarmy or Timely (download Google Play).
  • πŸ”” Alarm clock via Mi Home: If you have Xiaomi smart devices (like the Mi Smart Speaker speaker), set up the signal via the Mi Home app.

For voice activation:

  1. Hold the Home button or say β€œOK, Google.”
  2. Say the command: β€œSet an alarm on [time] for every day.”
  3. Confirm the alarm clock in the window that appears.

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Third-party alarms (such as Alarmy) are often more reliable than standard alarm clocks – they work even when the phone is turned off (if the Wake-up Alarm function is supported).

Setting the alarm clock: step-by-step instructions

Once you have found the app, you just need to set the signal:

  1. Open the clock. β†’ Alarm clock.
  2. Slip on the "+"** (plus icon) at the bottom of the screen.
  3. Set a time, select the days of repetition (for example, "Pn-Pt").
  4. Click Melody** to select sound (standard or your files).
  5. Activate the Repeat option if you want your alarm to ring every 5-10 minutes.
  6. Save the settings with the β€œDone” button** or tick.

Additional settings:

  • πŸ”” Vibration: Turn on the alarm if you want a tactile alert.
  • πŸŒ™ Smooth wake up: Some Xiaomi models support gradual volume increase (see more).
  • πŸ“΄ Disconnecting when shaking: in some firmware, you can turn off the alarm clock by shaking the phone.

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To make the alarm work in Do Not Disturb mode, add the Clock app to the exceptions: Settings β†’ Sound β†’ Do Not Disturb β†’ Permissions β†’ Watch.

7. Frequent problems and solutions

Even when set right, the alarm clock may not work, and here are the most common reasons and ways to fix them:

⚠️ Warning: If the phone is discharged to 0% or off, the alarm won't work. Xiaomi (unlike some Samsung) doesn't support a "hardware" alarm clock that turns the device on.

  • πŸ”‹ Phone turns off at night: check battery settings (Settings) β†’ Battery β†’ Sleep mode) and turn off optimization for the Watch app.
  • πŸ”• Alarm clock quiet: increase the volume of the media (not ringing!) and select another tune.
  • πŸ”„ Signal is not triggered in time: synchronize time over the network (Settings) β†’ Additionally. β†’ Date and time β†’ Autodetermination).

If the alarm is triggered but you can’t turn it off:

  1. Try unlocking the screen and swiping the notification.
  2. If the screen is not responding, press the Power button for 10 seconds to restart.
  3. In the last resort, take out SIM-map (in some models, this interrupts the sound).
Can I set an alarm on a Xiaomi phone that is turned off?
No, Xiaomi doesn’t support a hardware alarm clock that turns on the phone, which requires special models (like Nokia with Alarm Clock for Power Off) or external devices (smartwatches).
Where are the alarm clock melodies stored?
Standard sounds are in the system folder /system/media/audio/alarms. Customized tunes can be added to Internal Storage β†’ Alarms or choose any MP3-phone-memory.
Why does the alarm go off an hour earlier/later?
You may have a misconfigured time zone or disabled automatic time detection. Check settings in Settings β†’ Additional β†’ Date and Time. It may also be winter/summer time (some countries have cancelled it, but the phone still β€œthinks” it works).
How to make the alarm ring only on weekdays?
When creating an alarm clock, tap on the field "Repeat"** and select the days of the week: Pn, Wt, Sr, Chet, Pt. Don't forget to save the changes.
Can I use music from Spotify/YouTube as an alarm clock?
Right from the Watch app, no. But you can: Download an MP3 track to your phone. In the alarm settings, select Melody β†’ Add a new β†’ Select a file.** Specify the path to the downloaded track. Or use third-party apps like Sleep as Android that support Spotify integration.