How to add time to the main screen Xiaomi: all ways to MIUI

You want to always see the current time on the Xiaomi home screen, but the standard watch widget is missing or not? This problem is familiar to many owners of Redmi, POCO and Mi smartphones - especially after upgrading to MIUI 14 or HyperOS, where the interface has undergone major changes. Unlike iOS or pure Android, there is no obvious "Add widget" button in the application menu, and the screen settings are hidden behind several layers of the interface.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to place time on the desktop, from standard MIUI widgets to third-party customization solutions. You’ll learn how to return a watch after a system update, why it can disappear when you change the theme, and how to configure the display of date, seconds or even weather next to time. Instructions are suitable for Xiaomi 13/12/11, Redmi Note 12/11/10, POCO F5/X5 and other devices based on MIUI 12-14 or HyperOS.

Why Xiaomi doesn’t have time on the default home screen?

Unlike most Android smartphones, where the watch is displayed in the status bar (top bar), Xiaomi by default hides them on the home screen. MIUI:

• 📱 Design solution: Xiaomi strives for minimalism, offering users to customize the desktop through widgets.
• 🔄 Reset after updates: When switching to a new version MIUI (For example, from 13 to 14 widgets can be dropped.
• 🎨 Dependence on the topic: Some design topics (Themes) → My themes) automatically remove widgets when used.
• 📲 No widgets in light versions: On budget models (e.g. Redmi) A2 or POCO C50) The functionality of widgets can be reduced.

In addition, in HyperOS (the new Xiaomi shell that replaced MIUI), the logic of adding widgets has changed — they are now integrated into the app menu, rather than into a separate window, as before.

⚠️ Note: If you are using a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher or Apex), widget settings MIUI In this case, the addition of the clock is carried out through the menu of the launcher itself, and not through the standard settings of Xiaomi.

Method 1: Adding a standard MIUI watch widget

This is the simplest method that works on most Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices with MIUI 12–14 or HyperOS.

1. Unlock your phone and go to the main screen (not in the app menu!).
2. Make a long tap on any free screen spot (not on the icon!).
3. At the bottom of the screen, a panel with options will appear. Select Widgets (on some versions - Add a widget).
4. Scroll down to the Watch section (or Clock in English firmware: 🕒 Analog clock (round, with hands) 🕐 Digital watches (in 12:34 or 00:00 format) 🌤️ Weather watches (show temperature)

Click on your favorite widget and drag it to the home screen without letting go. Release your finger when the outline appears.

If necessary, change the size of the widget by pulling corners (not available for all types of watches).

If there is no Watch section in the widget list, this could mean:

• 🔧 Widget disabled in system settings (see Method 4).
• 📱 You have a lightweight version installed. MIUI (For example, on the Redmi Go or POCO C-series).
• 🔄 There was a system update recently that reset the settings (try restarting the phone).

Make sure there is free space on the screen.

Check the version of MIUI in Settings → About the phone

Disable third-party launchers (if you use)

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Method 2: Using the Information widget over time

If the standard watch doesn’t show up or doesn’t suit your design, you can use the Information (or Info) widget, which displays date, weather, and other data in addition to time, and works on MIUI 13/14 and HyperOS:

1. With a long tap on the home screen, call the menu and select Widgets.
2. Find a widget called Information, Info or Weather and Time (the icon is usually blue with a cloud).
3. Drag it on the screen. The widget can be three sizes: 📱 Small (time and date only) 📄 Medium (time) + weather) 🖥️ Large (time, weather, calendar, steps)

Once placed, click on the widget to open its settings.

• ⚙️ Change the format of the time (12/24 hour)
• 🌡️ Turn off weather display
• 📅 Add a day of the week display

The advantage of this widget is that it updates in real time and supports MIUI design themes, for example, if you set a dark theme, the clock numbers will automatically turn light for better readability.

⚠️ Note: Some firmware (especially global versions for Europe) may not have the Information widget, in which case try changing the region in your phone settings to India or Russia – this sometimes restores hidden features.

Method 3: Install third-party widgets from Google Play

If standard MIUI solutions don't suit you, you can install a third-party watch widget, which is relevant for users who want to:

• 🎨 Unique design (neon, transparent, animated watches)
• ⚡ Additional functions (timer, stopwatch, world time)
• 🔧 Deep tuning (color, font, position of elements)

The best watch widget apps on Xiaomi:

Instructions for installing a third-party widget:

1. Download and install the application from the table above.
2. Return to the main screen, make a long press → Widgets.
3. Scroll down the list and a section will appear with the name of the app you installed (e.g., Chronus or Digital Clock).
4. Choose your favorite style and drag it to the screen.
5. Click on the widget to open its settings (usually available after installation).

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If the widget doesn’t appear in the list after installation, restart your phone. Also check if you’ve allowed the app to appear on top of others (Settings → Permissions → Special Access → Display on top of other apps).

Method 4: Recovering Disappeared Widgets After Updating

After upgrading to MIUI 14 or HyperOS, many users experience the disappearance of widgets, including the watch, which is due to the fact that the new version of the system resets some desktop settings.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Clock app and open its settings.
3. Click Warehouse → Clear the cache (not data!).
4. Go back to the app menu and select Permissions. Make sure it's enabled: 📍 Access to location (for weather widgets) 📱 Displaying on top of other applications

Restart your phone and try adding the widget again (see Method 1).

If the widget still doesn’t appear, try resetting the launcher settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Launcher (MIUI Launcher) → Storage → Clear data

After that, the main screen will reset to the factory settings, but the widgets should earn.

⚠️ Attention: Clearing the launcher data will remove all your desktop settings (folders, icon locations). Before doing so, take screenshots of the current location of the applications to quickly restore them.

Standard MIUI watches

Weather Information Widget

The App (Chronus, Digital Clock, etc.)

I don’t use widgets, I have enough time in the status bar.

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Method 5: Configure the time display in the status bar

If you don’t need a desktop clock, but you want time to always appear in the top bar (even on the home screen), follow these steps:

1. Open the Settings → Screen.
2. Select Status Bar (or Notification Bar on some firmware).
3. Activate the Switch Show the clock on the lock screen and the home screen.
4. Below you can customize: 🕒 Time format (12/24 hour) 📅 Displaying the date next to the time 🔺 Position (left or right)

On HyperOS, the path may be different:

Settings → Display → Notification Panel → Setting up the status bar

Note that on some models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 with a AMOLED-The clock in the status bar can be automatically hidden when dark themes are used to reduce power consumption:

Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Mode → Select Performance (instead of Balanced)

Problem Solving: The clock doesn’t update or shows the wrong time

If the added watch widget is measured at one value or shows the wrong time, check the following points:

• ⏱️ Time Synchronization: Go to Settings → Additionally. → Date and time and turn on Automatic Date and Time. If the option is already active, turn it off, restart the phone and turn it on again.
• 🌍 Time zones: Make sure you choose the right time zone.On some Xiaomi firmware, it may reset after an update.
• 🔄 Cache of the Clock App: Clear the cache as described in Method 4.
• 📡 Network Sync: If time is lost after rebooting, check network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Name of the access point (APN). Make sure the type parameter is APN includes default,mms,supl.

If the problem persists, try installing a third-party time sync app, such as ClockSync:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bv.clocksync

It allows you to manually synchronize time with NTP servers, which is useful in unstable Internet connection.

Additional tips for customizing watches on Xiaomi

To make the time widget on the home screen look stylish and informative, use these recommendations:

• 🎨 Change the subject: In Settings → Choose a theme with unique widget designs, such as Dark Mode or Minimalist themes that offer a concise watch with no unnecessary details.
• 🖼️ Widget transparency: In some third-party applications (such as Transparent Clock), you can adjust the transparency of the background so that the clock does not block wallpaper.
• 🌐 World time: The Chronus widget allows you to add watches for multiple time zones – convenient for traveling or working with international clients.
• 🔋 Battery savings: If you use AMOLED-screen, select a widget with a dark background and light numbers - this will reduce power consumption.

For advanced users, if you want to completely change the font of the watch, you can set custom font through Settings → Screen → Font (not available on all firmware), for example, Google Sans or Roboto fonts make the numbers clearer.

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On Always-On Display devices (such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro), the watch widget on the home screen is duplicated with the lock screen. To avoid confusion, turn off the time display on the locked screen: Settings → Lock screen → Always-On Display → Turn off.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the watch on Xiaomi