Where on Xiaomi stopwatch: 5 ways to find and use a timer in MIUI

Have you ever tried to quickly launch a stopwatch on your Xiaomi but lost precious seconds browsing through the menu? or suddenly found that the standard Watch app is hidden in an unknown folder? This problem is familiar to many owners of Redmi, POCO or Black Shark smartphones - especially after the MIUI update, when the interface changes and the usual shortcuts disappear.

In this article, we will not only show you where the stopwatch is on Xiaomi, but also reveal all the hidden features of the timer: from voice control to integration with the Google Assistant. You will learn how to add a widget to the home screen, run a stopwatch through Quick Settings, and even how to use it while training with a fitness bracelet Mi Band. And for owners of older models – a separate instruction for finding a stopwatch in MIUI 10-12, where the menu is radically different.

We warn you that depending on the firmware version, the path to the stopwatch may differ, but we have collected the latest data for MIUI 13/14 (including global and Chinese builds) and tested it on models from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 13 Ultra. If your smartphone is not on this list, don’t worry, the principles of the stopwatch in MIUI are universal.

1. Standard method: Appendix "Clock"

The most obvious, but not always noticeable, path is through the built-in Watch app, which in newer versions of MIUI is often hidden in the Tools folder or not on the home screen.

1. Open the app menu (swipe up from the bottom of the screen).
2. Enter “Clock” or “Clock” (for English firmware) in the search box.
3. Launch the app and go to the Stopwatch tab (usually the second icon at the bottom).

If the Watch app is not in search results, it could mean:

• 📱 It is disabled in the settings (check Settings). → Annexes → Application management → Disconnected).
• 🔄 Removed by system optimizer (found on custom firmware).
• 🛠️ Hidden by the manufacturer for a particular model (for example, on some of the POCO Instead of the standard clock, Google Clock is used).

On models with MIUI 14 (for example, Xiaomi 12T or Redmi K50), the Watch app may have an updated design with circular dials. The stopwatch here starts with a swipe to the left of the watch’s main screen.

2. Quick access through the notification panel

Do you want to spend time searching for an app? Add a stopwatch to the Quick Settings panel, which will save you 2-3 clicks each time you run.

1. Pull down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Click on the icon. ⚙️ («Edit) or swipe left for the extended menu.
3. Find the Stopwatch (or Stopwatch) in the list and drag it to the active area.

Now the stopwatch will always be at hand - just one swipe down and tap on the icon. Note: on some models (for example, POCO F4) this option may not be available in the standard MIUI build.

Swipe down for the notification panel |

Click "Edit" (icon) ⚙️)|

Find the "Secondomeric" in the list |

Drag him to the top panel |

Save the changes (cross or tick)-->

One important caveat: after the MIUI update, the quick setup panel may reset. Check for a stopwatch after each major update!

3.Voice control: "OK Google" and Mi AI

If your hands are busy (for example, during training or cooking), you can start the stopwatch with your voice.

• 🎤 Google Assistant (works for all Xiaomi with Google Mobile Services).
• 🤖 Mi AI (built-in assistant in Chinese firmware).

For Google Assistant, say:

"Okay, Google, start the stopwatch."


«Hey Google, start stopwatch»

For Mi AI (in Chinese ROM):

«»


«Xiao AI, start stopwatch»

Voice launch works even from a locked screen (if the option is enabled Voice Assistant lock in settings).

On models with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 processor (such as the Xiaomi 12S Ultra), the voice start of the stopwatch works 30% faster thanks to the optimization of the neural processor.

4. stopwatch widget on the main screen

If you use a stopwatch a lot, add a stopwatch widget to the home screen, which will eliminate the need to open the Watch app every time.

1. Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. Select the widgets in the menu that appears.
3. Scroll down the list before the Clock (or Clock).
4. Select the Stopwatch widget (usually 2×2 or 4×1) and drag it to the screen.

There are three types of stopwatch widgets available on MIUI 14:

• ⏱️ Compakt (shows only the current time and start button).
• 📊 Extended (with lap history and control buttons).
• 🎯 Sporty (with a pulse meter if the Mi Band is connected).

The widget updates in real time even if the Watch app is closed, but on budget models (for example, Redmi 10A), the widget can slow down due to the limitations of operating memory.

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If the stopwatch widget disappeared after the MIUI update, try restarting your smartphone, which restores lost interface elements in 80% of cases.

5. Alternative stopwatch applications

If the standard stopwatch in MIUI If you are not satisfied (for example, due to the lack of the function of circles or export results), consider third-party applications.-3 tested:

• 🏆 Stopwatch & Timer (from Simple Mobile Tools) – no ad, dark theme support and export to the Internet CSV.
• 📈 Runtastic Stopwatch is perfect for athletes (Integration with Strava and Google Fit).
• ⚡ UltraChron – professional stopwatch with millisecond accuracy (suitable for scientific experiments).

To set an alternative stopwatch:

1. Download the app from Google Play or APKMirror (for models without GMS).
2. When you first start, grant permissions to Microphone (for voice control) and Warehouse (for data export).
3. Add the widget of the new stopwatch to the main screen (similar to the standard one).

Warning: Some apps (like Stopwatch X) contain hidden ads that activate after 5 minutes of use.

6.Stopwatch on Xiaomi with fitness bracelet

If you're using the Mi Band 6/7 or Xiaomi Smart Band Pro, the stopwatch can be run directly from the bracelet, which is convenient for running, swimming or training in the gym.

1. Make sure the bracelet is connected to your smartphone via Mi Fitness or Zepp Life.
2. On the bracelet, find the Tools menu (usually swipe up from the main screen).
3. Select the Stopwatch (icon) ⏱️).
4. Start the countdown with a button on the bracelet screen.

Sync with the phone is automatic: the results are stored in the Mi Fitness app, where they can be analyzed.

⚠️ Note: On Mi Band 5 and older, the stopwatch only works in exercise mode.

For owners of Xiaomi Watch S1 or Watch 2 Pro, an extended stopwatch with the function of circles (up to 99 marks) and voice alerts is available.

1. Open the Xiaomi Wear app on your phone.
2. Go to Settings → Notifications → Voice Alerts.
3. Turn on the option to voice the stopwatch circles.

7. Hidden stopwatch functions in MIUI

Few people know, but the stopwatch in MIUI can do more than just count down time. Here are 3 hidden possibilities:

• 🔄 Vibratory circles: Press the stopwatch screen during countdown to mark. The smartphone vibrates with each new lap (useful for interval training).
• 📤 Export results: In the Watch app, swipe left on the Secundomer tab → History → select the record → Share. Data will be saved in text or image format.
• 🎵 Musical Timer: In Some Versions MIUI You can tie the melody to the end of the countdown. → Sounds and vibrations → Timer sound.

In the models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 11T Pro) stopwatch supports Always-On Display: the countdown time will be displayed even when the screen is off:

1. Go to Settings → Display → Always-On Display.
2. Choose a style with a stopwatch (not available on all firmware).

On the Xiaomi 13 Pro, the Always-On Display stopwatch consumes only 0.5% of battery power per hour thanks to the optimization of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor.

8. Solving stopwatch problems

If your Xiaomi stopwatch doesn’t work, glitch or go missing, try these steps:

If the problem persists after all the manipulations, it may be the firmware that is to blame. 4PDA and XDA Developers forums have patches to restore stopwatch operation to custom ROMs. For example, MIUI 13 on Redmi Note 9 Pro requires installing MIUI Clock Fix module via Magisk.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO M3) Once reset to factory settings, the stopwatch can disappear from the quick setup panel.

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If the stopwatch has become incorrect after the MIUI update, try rolling back to the previous firmware version or wait for a patch from Xiaomi (usually comes out within 2-3 weeks).

FAQ: Frequent questions about the stopwatch on Xiaomi