You've just bought a new Xiaomi smartphone or upgraded your MIUI firmware and suddenly you find that your alarm clock is gone somewhere? Or maybe you just can't find where to turn it on? This is a situation that many brand users know - the MIUI interface changes regularly, and standard applications sometimes "hide" in unexpected places. In this article, we'll look at all possible ways to find and set the alarm on any Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO device, including models from MIUI 12 to MIUI 15.
Xiaomi firmware is very specific because it often experiment with system functions, for example, in some versions of MIUI, the alarm is put into a separate Watch app, and in others it is integrated into Settings or even Security. We'll look at all the options, including hidden settings and solutions for cases when the alarm completely disappears after an update, and you'll learn how to return it to the home screen and why sometimes it doesn't work at all settings.
1. Standard alarm clock location in MIUI
In most modern Xiaomi smartphones (starting with MIUI 12), the alarm is in the Clock app. It is a versatile solution that works on all models, from the budget Redmi 10A to the flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra.
- 📱 Find the icon “Clock” on the home screen or in the app menu** (usually an analog watch with a white background).
- ⏰ In the bottom panel of the application, select the tab “Alarm”** (can be called Alarm in English firmware).
If the Watch icon is not on the home screen, try:
- Scroll through the app menu upwards – sometimes it’s hidden on the second page.
- Enter in the search by application (swipe down on the home screen) the request clock or clock.
- Check Google folder or Tools – sometimes Xiaomi groupes system utilities.
In some firmware (e.g. MIUI 11 and older), the alarm could be located in Settings along the way:
Settings → Additional → Alarm clockBut in the latest versions, this path is removed, and only the option through the Watch app remains.
2.Why the alarm clock may disappear from the menu
One of the most common problems with Xiaomi users is the sudden disappearance of the alarm clock after updating the firmware or resetting the settings.
- 🔄 Update MIUI: In newer versions of the firmware (for example, when switching from MIUI 13 on MIUI 14) the menu structure changes and old labels disappear.
If your alarm is gone, check first:
- Is the app Clock disabled in Settings → Applications → Application Management?
- Is it hidden in the launcher settings (long-term press on the home screen → Launcher settings → Hidden applications).
- Is there a third-party theme that can mask the system icons?
How to return the system application Watch, if it is disabled?
⚠️ Note: If you use custom firmware (like LineageOS or Pixel Experience), the Xiaomi alarm can be replaced with a stock one from Android.
3. How to set an alarm clock on Xiaomi: step-by-step instructions
When you find the Watch app, you just have to set your alarm clock, and let's take a look at MIUI 14 (the other versions have minimal differences):
Open the Watch app
Go to the Alarm tab.
Click + to add a new one
Set time and days of repetition
Save the changes with the button Tick
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- Add an alarm clock: Open the clock → tab Alarm. Press + at the bottom of the screen. Set the time with the dial or enter manually.
- Repeat setting: Tap on the Repeat field and select the days of the week (e.g., Pn-Pt for weekdays). If the alarm is a one-time, leave it without repeat.
- Select melody and vibration: Click Sound to select a tune from a standard one or add your own (file must be in.mp3 or.m4a format). Activate the Vibration switch if necessary.
- Additional options: Delay: Allows you to delay the alarm clock for 5-30 minutes. Name: Add a label (e.g., "Work" or "Workout"). Show when the screen is off: the alarm will work even if the phone is in sleep mode.
After setting up, remember to press the tick (or Save) in the upper right corner. The alarm is activated automatically - its status (On/Off) is displayed to the right of the time.
| Parameter | Description | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Repeat | Days of the week when the alarm will go off | For working days, select Pn-Pt |
| Sound. | Melody of the signal (standard or user) | Use short tracks (up to 30 seconds) to wake up quickly. |
| Put off | Possibility of transferring the alarm clock for a few minutes | Turn it off if you are prone to “over-delaying” |
| Vibration. | Additional vibrational alert | Turn on if you sleep soundly or the phone is lying on a soft surface |
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If the alarm doesn’t work, check if your Xiaomi has been added to the battery optimization exception list. Go to Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization and find the Watch app – select No Limits.
4.Where to look for an alarm clock on POCO and Redmi
The POCO and Redmi line phones run on the same MIUI firmware, but with slight visual differences. For example, in POCO Launcher, the Watch icon may look different or be in the Utility folder.
- 📱 Redmi Note 12/13, Redmi 10/11: alarm clock in the watch app (standard icon with clock).
- 🔥 POCO X5/X6, POCO F5: It can be hidden in a Google folder or it requires a search by name.
- 🎯 POCO Launcher: Long-term pressing on the main screen → Launcher settings → Hidden Apps (check if the Watch is hidden).
On POCO with MIUI firmware for POCO, a bug sometimes occurs when the alarm tab disappears in the Watch app after the update.
- Remove updates for the Watch in Settings application → Apps → Watches → Three Dots → Remove updates.
- Reboot the phone.
- Update the app through the Play Market (if available).
If the problem persists, try resetting the Watch app settings:
Settings → Applications → Watch → Storage → Reset⚠️ Note: On some models POCO (for example, POCO X3 Pro: The alarm clock may conflict with third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher) in which case return the standard launcher or set an alternative alarm from the Play Market (like Google Clock).
5. Alternative ways to set an alarm clock
If the Xiaomi alarm system does not work or does not work, you can use alternative methods:
- 🔔 Google Clock: Install the official Google Watch app from Play Market, which is more stable on custom firmware and has additional features (for example, Adaptive alarm clock).
- ⏱️ Samsung Clock: Despite the name, the app is compatible with Xiaomi and offers unique tunes (like Morning Flower).
- 📅 Google Calendar: You can create an event with an alert – it will act as an alarm clock (but less reliable if the phone is in power saving mode).
- 🤖 Voice assistant: Say OK Google, set the alarm for 7am - it will work even if the screen is locked.
To set a third-party alarm clock:
- Open the Play Market and find an app (like Google Clock).
- Install and open it.
- Allow all necessary permissions (access to notifications, auto-start).
- Set your alarm clock in a similar way to the system.
| Annex | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Google Clock | Stable operation, adaptive alarm clocks, integration with Assistant | Requires Google Services, can drain the battery |
| Samsung Clock | Unique melodies, minimalist design | Not all functions work on non-Samsung devices. |
| Sleep as Android | Smart alarm clock by sleep phases, statistics | Paid version for full functionality |
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If you use a third-party alarm clock, add it to the battery optimization exception list (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization), or it may not work in the background.
6. The alarm clock does not work: causes and solutions
One of the most frustrating things is when the alarm clock is set but doesn't ring at the scheduled time, and the reasons can be both software and hardware.
- 🔋 Energy saving regime: MIUI aggressively optimizing background processes. Add the clock to the exceptions:
- 📵 Silent Mode: Check if Do Not Disturb or Silent Mode is on in the notification curtain.
- 🔕 Media Volume: Make sure the alarm clock volume is not at zero (adjusted separately from the main volume).
- 🔄 System failure: Reboot your phone - sometimes it solves the problem with "hung" alarm clocks.
- 🛠️ Damaged files: Reset the settings of the Watch app (see instructions above).
If the alarm clock doesn’t work on certain days:
- Check your Repeat settings – it is possible that the day of the week is not selected.
- Make sure that the time on the phone is synced with the network (Settings → Additional → Date and Time → Autodetermination).
⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A) The alarm clock may fail if the phone is completely discharged or turned off. Always leave at least 10-15% charge overnight.
What if the alarm goes off but the sound is quiet?
7 How to put an alarm on the main screen
To get a quick access to the alarm clock, you can add a widget to the home screen.
- Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
- Select Widgets from the bottom menu.
- Scroll through the list to the Clock section.
- Select the alarm widget (usually 4×1 or 4×2).
- Drag him to the main screen.
An alarm clock widgets come in several types:
- 🕒 Analog clock with alarm clock: show the time and status of the nearest alarm clock.
- ⏰ Alarm list: displays all active alarm clocks with the ability to quickly turn on / off.
- 🔔 Quick creation: widget to add a new alarm clock to one tap.
If the widget is not displayed in the list:
- Make sure the Watch app is not disabled.
- Update the firmware to the latest version.
- Try changing the launcher (for example, to Nova Launcher, which supports all widgets).
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To update the alarm widget in real time, turn off optimization for the Watch app in the battery settings.
8. Frequent questions and errors
Even after setting the alarm clock, Xiaomi users are faced with unexpected problems, and here are the answers to the most popular questions: