Xiaomi’s modern smartphones have become an essential tool in everyday life, serving as not only a means of communication, but also a personal organizer. One of the basic but critical functions is an alarm clock that allows thousands of users to wake up in the morning. However, the standard settings of the Watch app in the shell of MIUI or HyperOS may not seem obvious to those who are accustomed to other interfaces or changed the model of the phone.
Changing the alarm settings on Xiaomi and Redmi devices can be necessary for various reasons, from simply changing the time of lifting to having to adjust a complex work or study schedule. Users often look for ways to change the melody, adjust the repetition on days of the week or, conversely, turn off automatic repetition on weekends. In this article, we will discuss all aspects of working with a standard application, and also consider the hidden features of the system.
It’s important to understand that the interface may vary slightly depending on the version of the Android operating system and the specific modification of the MIUI shell. However, the logic of the work remains the same for the entire brand ecosystem. We will go through the basic settings, consider working with multiple timers and pay attention to solving common problems when the alarm simply does not ring.
Basic setting of time and repetitions
To get started, you need to open the Watch system app, which is installed by default on all the devices of the brand. At the bottom of the screen you will see several tabs, among which we are interested in the Alarming section (usually the first tab on the left), clicking on the plus icon + or selecting an existing alarm clock for editing, you are taken to the menu of detailed settings.
Here, the primary parameter is the time of the alarm, you can set the hours and minutes by dragging the arrows or typing the numbers manually. But the real flexibility starts with setting the repetitions. The system allows you to select the specific days of the week when the alarm clock should be active, which is especially convenient for those who work on a sliding schedule.
- 📅 Every day, the alarm clock will ring every day without a weekend.
- 🗓 Working days – only working from Monday to Friday.
- 🔄 Selective days – the ability to manually mark any combination of days of the week.
- ⏰ Once, the alarm will only go off once and then go off.
⚠️ Attention: In new versions MIUI The default option is often "Smart Alarm" which automatically misses the signal on weekends, even if you select "Working Days" mode.
If you need to change the time, just tap the numbers on the lock screen or in the edit menu. Remember to save the changes by pressing OK or the checkmark in the corner of the screen. Otherwise, the new settings will not apply, and you risk sleeping.
For shift workers, creating multiple independent alarm clocks is extremely useful, so you can create a separate profile for the morning shift and another for the evening shift, naming them accordingly, so you don't get confused in your schedule and always know what time you need to get up today.
Selection and adjustment of the signal melody
A standard "Mi" or "Xylophone" sound can get boring or too annoying, and fortunately, the system allows you to replace it with any other song, so you can find the Sound or Melody item in the alarm clock editing menu.
You go to this section and you'll see a library of system ringtones, which are categorized into categories like "Classic," "Nature," or "Electronic," and you can listen to each version before you install it, but most users prefer to play their favorite tracks from the music collection.
To set your track, scroll through the list of tunes to the end and select the option Select music or a plus icon. The system will suggest selecting a file from internal memory. Once you select the track, it will become the main one for the alarm clock.
The important thing is volume and build-up mode, and the alarm settings often include a volume slider and a volume switch, and if you activate this function, the signal starts quietly and gradually increases, allowing you to wake up more gently, without stressing the nervous system.
- 🎵 System sounds – built-in tunes optimized for the speaker.
- 🎧 Local files - any kind of file MP3 files downloaded from the Internet.
- 📢 App sounds – the ability to use sounds from messengers (rarely, but possible).
It's worth noting that the volume of the alarm clock on Xiaomi is independent of the overall volume of the media. Even if you've watched a video with the sound off, the alarm clock will sound at the volume set in its own settings, a critical feature that is often forgotten.
Working with multiple alarm clocks and managing them
The Clock app allows you to create an unlimited number of alarm clocks, which allows you to plan your day in a complex way, for example, you can create a separate alarm clock for taking your medication, starting work, and ending your day.
The alarm list is controlled through the app's main screen, each alarm clock has its own switch to the left of the time, and the slider's inactive temporarily shuts down the alarm clock without removing its settings, which is convenient for temporary changes to mode, such as during vacation.
| Parameter | Description of function | Where to find out. |
|---|---|---|
| Repeat. | Set-up of response days | Inside the alarm clock setting |
| Put off | Time of re-signal after snooze | Application settings (cogwheel) |
| Sound. | Choice of audio file | Inside the alarm clock setting |
| Vibration. | Activation of the tactile signal | Inside the alarm clock setting |
To remove an unnecessary alarm clock, it is enough to press its line in the list long enough or use the delete button (usually a basket or cross), which appears when editing.
☑️ Checking alarm clock settings
Special attention should be paid to the Snooze function, which is set to 5 or 10 minutes by default, and you can change this interval in the general settings of the Clock app by clicking on the menu icon (three dots) and selecting Settings, where you can turn off this feature if you like to wake up right away.
Do Not Disturb and Exceptions
One of the most common problems Xiaomi users have is the silence of the alarm clock in Do Not Disturb (DND) mode. Unlike iOS, where the alarm always breaks through silence, in Android and MIUI, behavior can vary depending on the priority settings.
To ensure you wake up, you need to set exceptions. Go to your phone's Settings, then to the Sound and Vibration section, and find the Do Not Disturb item. Here, it's important to check your schedule settings and authorized notifications.
⚠️ Warning: If you have Do Not Disturb mode on your overnight schedule, make sure that the exceptions allow alarm clocks, otherwise the phone will remain silent even when the alarm clock rings.
There's also a separate setting inside the Watch app itself, and in some firmware versions, there's a "Alarm Rings Even if Do Not Disturb" mode switch on, and the availability and location of this switch depends on the Android version.
If you use third-party sleep apps or trackers, they can also conflict with the system alarm clock, in such cases it is recommended to leave only one active signal source, check if you have Quiet Mode installed in third-party launchers or energy saving apps.
Problems with energy saving and background work
The aggressive energy saving policies of MIUI and HyperOS often cause the alarm to fail, and the system can “kill” the Clock application process by deeming it inactive, especially if the phone has not been used for several hours.
To avoid this, add the Watch app to the exception list. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps, find the Watch and select AutoStart. Make sure the switch is active.
Next, in the same menu, find the Energy Savings section and select No Limits mode. This will prevent the system from forcibly closing the application even if the battery is running out. This is a critical setting for owners of Redmi budget models.
Another factor is memory cleaning. If you're used to cleaning memory regularly through the built-in accelerator ("Junk"), make sure you don't "freeze" system applications. Sticking the Clock app to the running task menu (usually a lock on the application preview) also helps.
Use of widgets and voice control
You don't have to open the app every time you access the alarm settings quickly, but you can put a Clock widget on your desktop, which lets you turn the main alarm on or off with a single touch, which is convenient when you need to quickly change your plan for tomorrow.
Google Assistant or Xiao AI (in Chinese versions) can also control alarm clocks. You can say, "OK, Google, set the alarm for 7:00 a.m.," but voice control requires an active Internet connection and can run less stable than a native app.
Xiaomi widgets have a wide range of functionality. You can choose a widget with a digital display of the current time and a quick access button to the timer or alarm. To add a widget, press the empty space on your desktop and select Widgets → Watch.
Remember that widgets consume a little more battery power, as they constantly update the data on the screen. If you are critical to standby autonomy, it is better to use a standard application.