Where to watch screen time on Xiaomi Redmi: a step-by-step guide with pictures

Have you ever wondered how much time you spend on the Xiaomi Redmi screen? You may have been surprised by the battery drain in the evening, or you may have just wondered which apps take up the most attention. Screen time statistics are not just numbers, but also a tool for controlling digital balance. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to view screen usage time on Redmi smartphones (including Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10/13C and others) running MIUI 12, 13 or 14.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi offers several built-in tools for monitoring activity, but their location and functionality may vary depending on the shell version. For example, in MIUI 14 the interface has become more minimalistic, and some options have moved to the Digital Wellbeing section. If you didn’t find the right item the first time, don’t worry: there are alternative methods in the article, including hidden settings and third-party utilities.

We will also touch on the nuances that are rarely discussed: why data can be reset after a reboot, how timekeeping differs in Digital Wellbeing and Battery, and what to do if statistics suddenly stop updating. For convenience, each method is accompanied by screenshots (interface descriptions) and step-by-step instructions.

1. Standard method: through the "Battery" in the settings

The most obvious and quickest way is to use built-in battery consumption statistics, which not only displays screen life, but also app usage distribution, and this works on all Redmi models, regardless of the MIUI version.

To find the data:

1. Open the Settings app (cog icon).
2. Go to Battery and Performance (in some firmwares, just Battery).
3. Slip the battery consumption schedule at the top of the screen.
4. Scroll down to Screen Usage – here will be the total display activity time for the selected period (by default, the last 24 hours).

Note that this section shows the screen time along with the charge flow data. If you want more detailed statistics (for example, by day or by application), move on to the next method.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially custom) may not have screen usage, in which case use the method through Digital Well-Being (Section 2).

2. Digital Wellbeing: detailed usage statistics

Digital Wellbeing (similar to Google's Digital Wellbeing) has been introduced to MIUI recently, but has become one of the most convenient tools for analyzing screen time.

• 📊 Total time of use of the smartphone per day.
• 📱 Statistics by application (how much time is spent on each application).
• 🔔 Number of unblocks and notifications.
• 📅 Weekly schedules (in some versions).

How to open it:

1. Go to Settings → Digital Well-Being and Parental Controls.
2. Slip on the control panel (or Dashboard) icon.
3. At the top of the screen, you’ll see pie charts with time distribution by category (social media, games, productivity, etc.).
4. For details, click on Show all apps.

An important nuance: if you use multiple user profiles or Second Space mode, the stats in Digital Wellbeing can be reset when you switch between them. To avoid this, turn off the Reset function when you exit in the profile settings.

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3. Hidden section "Time of Use" in MIUI 14

In recent versions of MIUI 14 (such as the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or Redmi K60), developers have added a separate section for monitoring screen time, which is not always noticeable at first glance, hidden behind an additional menu and offers advanced reports.

Instructions for access:

1. Open Settings → System and device → More
2. Select Time of Use (can be called Screen Time in English).
3. Sign in with a password or fingerprint (if requested).
4. You will see a panel with graphs for 7 or 30 days, as well as the ability to set limits on applications.

This section is useful because it can:

• ⏰ Set up usage times for individual applications (e.g. limit TikTok to 1 hour per day).
• 📴 Enable focus mode that blocks distracting notifications.
• 📊 Exporting reports to PDF analyse.

⚠️ Note: On some devices (e.g. Redmi) 9A s MIUI 12.5) This section may not be available. In this case, use Google Digital Wellbeing (section 4).

4.Google Digital Wellbeing: An Alternative for All Android

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t suit you, you can use Google’s official solution, the Digital Wellbeing app, which is pre-installed on most Redmi smartphones (except for the Chinese versions without Google services).

Advantages of this method:

• 🔄 Synchronize data between devices (if you use one Google account).
• 📈 More accurate timetables by hour.
• 🛠 The ability to set family settings (for example, to monitor your child’s use time).

How to turn on:

1. Open the Settings. → Google → Digital Well-Being and Parental Control.
2. Click on Show Data (or View Data).
3. Select the Control Panel tab to view the statistics.

If the app is not on the menu, you can download it separately from Google Play, and after installation, it is integrated into the system settings.

5 Third-party applications: ActionDash, StayFree and others

If you want advanced reports, data export, or unique features (like comparing to other users), we’ve tested some popular solutions and picked the best ones:

Before installing, check the permissions of the application: it must request access to the Usage Statistics (in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Application Use).

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If after installing a third-party application statistics are not updated, restart the smartphone and manually enable data collection in its settings.

6. View through the engineering menu (for power users)

This is a way for those who are not afraid to dig deeper into the system, and through the Engineering Mode, you can get raw data on screen time, including the number of ons/offs of the display. Careful: you should not change other parameters in this menu without understanding the consequences.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that opens, select Battery Information.
3. Scroll down to the Screen On Time block - here the time will be indicated in ChCh:MM:SS format.

Please note that:

• 🔧 The data here is updated in real time, but reset when rebooted.
• 📉 The scores may be slightly different from Digital Wellbeing due to different calculation methods.
• ⚙️ On some firmware, access to the engineering menu is blocked (you need to unlock the bootloader).

⚠️ Warning: Changing the settings in the engineering menu can cause the device to work in an unstable way. Do not edit the settings unless you are sure of their purpose.

7 Why can statistics not be shown or discarded?

Sometimes users find that screen time data suddenly becomes zero or no longer updated, and here are the main reasons and ways to eliminate it:

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the Digital Wellbeing app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find digital well-being on the list.
3. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Restart the device and wait for a new statistics collection (usually takes 1-2 hours).

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If the problem persists after all manipulations, check the integrity of system files through Settings → About Phone → System Update → Three Points → Update Check (sometimes reinstallation of the current version of MIUI helps).

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen time on Xiaomi Redmi