Weather on the lock screen Xiaomi: how to set up in 5 minutes

The smartphone lock screen is the first thing you see when you turn on your device. What could be more convenient than immediately recognizing the current weather without unlocking your phone? In Xiaomi, this feature is implemented natively, but many users do not even know it exists or face difficulties in setting up. In this article, we will discuss all the ways to add weather to the lock screen, from standard MIUI tools to workarounds for older models.

It’s important to understand that the customization algorithm may vary depending on the firmware version (MIUI 12, 13, 14 or HyperOS) and the device model. For example, on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, the path to settings will be one, and on the Xiaomi 13 Ultra – another. We will cover all the current options, including solutions for devices without built-in weather widget, and you will learn how to fix errors if the weather does not display or shows incorrect data.

Before you start, make sure that on your smartphone:

• 📱 The latest version has been installed MIUI (Check in the settings → The phone. → Updating the system)
• 🌍 Location Included (required for accurate forecasting)
• 🔄 Time and date synchronization is activated over the network

1. Standard method: through MIUI settings

The easiest method is to use the built-in tools of the system. It works on most modern Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco devices with MIUI 12 and later.

1. Open Settings (the gear icon on the main screen).
2. Go to the Lock Screen section (in some firmwares it may be called Lock and Password).
3. Slip on the item Style of the lock screen or Set up the lock screen.
4. Choose one of the suggested templates where there is a weather block (usually marked with an icon). ☁️).
5. Click Apply and confirm the changes.

If there are no weather options on the style list, then your firmware does not support this out of the box feature, in which case move on to the next section with alternative methods.

Enable geolocation in settings

Update the Weather app on Google Play

Check the Internet connection

Reboot your smartphone (if the weather is not displayed)

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Alternative method: through the Weather appendix

On some devices (such as the Poco X3 Pro or Redmi 9A), the weather widget on the lock screen is controlled not through the system settings, but through the proprietary Mi Weather app (or simply "Weather").

Open the Weather app (if not available, download from Google Play).In the upper right corner, click three dots (⋮) And then you select Settings:

• 📍 Activate the option to Show on the lock screen (or lock widget).
• 🔄 Make sure location autodetermination is enabled.
• ⚙️ If necessary, select the units of measurement (Celsium/Fahrenheit) and the frequency of data updates.

Important: If the weather doesn't show up after this action, check if the notifications for the Weather app are disabled in the notification settings. Sometimes the system blocks the widgets from displaying on the lock screen due to the power saving mode.

Date and time

Notifications from messengers

Steps and activities

Currency rates

Nothing superfluous, just the weather.

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3. For older models: use of third-party widgets

If your smartphone is running MIUI 11 or older (like the Redmi Note 7 or Mi 8), standard methods may not work, and installing a third-party widget will help.

• 🌤️ Overdrop – a stylish widget with detailed forecast and support MIUI.
• ☀️ 1Weather — lightweight application with minimalist design.
• 🌡️ AccuWeather – the official application with accurate data.

To add a widget to the lock screen:

1. Install the selected application from Google Play.
2. Launch it and set up a location.
3. Return to the main screen, make a long tap in the free space and select Widgets.
4. Find the weather widget from the installed app and drag it to the screen.
5. In some launchers (for example, POCO Launcher) you can fix the widget directly on the lock screen through the launcher settings.

4. Problem Solving: Weather is not displayed or shows error

If the weather has not appeared after all the manipulations, here is a list of possible causes and solutions:

Pay special attention to the Weather app permissions. Go to Settings → Apps → App management → Weather → Permissions and make sure that you include:

• 📍 Location (required!)
• 📶 Mobile data (if you use mobile Internet)
• 🔔 Notifications (to be displayed on the lock screen)

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If the weather shows the wrong temperature, try manually specifying the nearest major city in the app settings. For example, instead of "Podolsk" choose "Moscow" - this often solves the problem with inaccurate data.

5. Additional settings: customization of display

MIUI 13/14 and HyperOS have expanded lock screen customization capabilities.

• 🎨 Change the color scheme of the weather widget (dark/light theme).
• 📏 Set up the size and position of the weather unit.
• 🔄 Select a data source (e.g. switch from AccuWeather to Yahoo Weather).
• ⏱️ Set the refresh rate (15 minutes to 3 hours).

To access these settings:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Additional settings.
2. Slip on the Weather Widget (or Set up information).
3. Experiment with parameters to achieve the perfect look.

The Xiaomi 12/13 series and Redmi K50 also have an "Animated Weather" feature, where the background of the lock screen changes depending on the conditions (sunshine, rain, snow, etc.) to activate it:

Settings → Lock screen → Animated wallpaper → Weather

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On devices with AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or Redmi) K60) It is recommended to use a dark theme for the weather widget – this will reduce battery consumption.

6.Security: How to protect data when using a weather widget

The weather widget on the lock screen is convenient, but it's important to keep privacy in mind. The Weather app requests access to your location, and this data can be used for targeted advertising. Here's how to minimize the risks:

• 🔒 Restrict access to the location only for the duration of the application use (in the permissions settings, select Only during use).
• 🚫 Turn off personalized advertising in Settings → Google → Advertising.
• 📋 Check regularly what data the app collects in the Settings section. → Confidentiality → Application authorizations.

Also note that the lock screen may display extra information (such as notifications from messengers) to hide it:

Settings → Notifications → Lock screen → Hide confidential content

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If you travel frequently, add a few cities to the Weather app and quickly switch between them via the lock screen widget, eliminating the need to manually change location each time.

7. Resetting settings: if nothing helps

If you tried all the methods, but the weather on the lock screen never appeared, the last option is to reset the lock screen settings, which will return all the parameters to the factory, but will not affect your data (photos, contacts, etc.).

For discharge:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Choose Resetting (or Restore by default).
3. Confirm the action.
4. After reset, reapply the weather lock screen style.

Note: On some devices (such as Black Shark or Xiaomi Pad), resetting the lock screen settings may require you to enter a password from your Mi Account.

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