The alarm clock on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a wake-up feature, but a powerful tool with flexible settings that often goes underrated. Owners of Redmi, POCO or the flagship Mi/Xiaomi series find that the standard Watch app hides a lot of useful options, from smooth volume increase to integration with Google Assistant. However, the MIUI interface (especially in versions 13-14) is regularly updated, and the location of settings can differ even on devices of one year of release.
In this article, we will examine not only the basic way to set the alarm clock, but also little-known chips: how to set the repeating signal for specific days of the week, why the alarm may not work (and how to fix it), as well as alternative applications for those who do not have standard MIUI capabilities.
Standard way: how to set an alarm clock through the app “Clock”
The main method of activating the alarm on all Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.) is to use the built-in “Clock” app, which is pre-installed on all devices with MIUI and does not require additional download.
1. Find the Watch icon on your desktop (usually an analog watch with a white dial). If it is not available, check the Tools folder or search the system (swipe down on the home screen → type in the Watch).
2. In the bottom panel of the application, select the "Alarm clock" tab** (bell icon) and display all the signals created here.
3. Press the + (plus) button in the lower right corner to add a new alarm clock.
- ⏰ Set the time with the dial or enter manually.
- 🔄 Choose repetition days (once, daily, custom set of days).
- 🔔 Set up the tune (standard signals by default) MIUI, But you can download it).
- 📢 Activate the option “Smooth Volume Up”** (useful for a soft wake-up).
- 🕒 Specify the duration of the signal (from 1 to 10 minutes).
After setting up, remember to save the alarm button Ready in the upper right corner. Note: if you use MIUI 14, the interface may be slightly different - for example, the option of smooth volume increase is sometimes hidden under the optional menu.
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Xiaomi’s alarm clock problem: Why doesn’t it work?
One of the most common complaints of Xiaomi users is that the alarm clock does not ring at the scheduled time, and the reasons can be both software-based and energy-saving settings.
- 🔋 Energy saving regime: MIUI If the alarm doesn't work, check if the Ultra Battery Saver is on. → Battery: This mode blocks most background applications, including the Watch».
- 🔔 Media volume: The alarm clock uses a separate sound channel. Make sure the alarm clock volume slider (in the Quick Settings panel) is not at zero.
- 🚫 Do Not Disturb mode: If activated during the alarm clock, the signal will be suppressed. Exception is the option to Allow alarms in the settings of the mode.
- 🔄 Update: in older versions MIUI (Below 12.5) were alarm clock bugs. → The phone. → Updating the system.
A critical feature of Xiaomi: the alarm clock will not work if the phone is completely discharged or turned off. Unlike some Samsung or iPhone devices, the hardware implementation of the alarm clock on Xiaomi requires a minimum battery charge level (usually 5% and above).
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⚠️ Attention: If you are using POCO F5 or Redmi K60 s MIUI 14, check the settings of the “Clock” app in Settings → Annexes → Application management → The clock → Battery. This should have Autostart on and Background Limitation disabled.
Additional alarm clock settings: what can be customized?
Xiaomi’s standard Watch app offers more options than it first appears. Consider hidden features that will help make waking up more comfortable:
| Function | Description | Where to turn it on |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth volume increase | The sound begins to play quietly and gradually intensify, so as not to scare a sharp signal. | When setting an alarm clock → Additionally. |
| Vibration at signal | Additional tactile alert (useful for people with hearing impairments). | Settings of alarm clock → Vibration. |
| Put off the alarm clock. | The ability to transfer the signal for 5-30 minutes (configurable). | During alarm clock operation → push-button |
| Voice assistant | Integration with Google Assistant to control the alarm clock. | Settings → Google → Assistant |
| Own tune | Downloading mp3-file as a signal (max. 10 MB). | When choosing a melody → Add |
The Smart Alarm feature (available on Xiaomi 13/14) is especially useful, and analyzes sleep phases through built-in sensors and selects the optimal wake-up time at a given interval (for example, ±15 minutes from the set time).
- Allow access to Health data** (stepmeter and heart rate).
How does a smart alarm clock work?
Alternative Alarm Apps on Xiaomi
If the standard Clock app doesn’t suit you (for example, due to limited melodies or the lack of a “mathematical alarm” feature**), consider third-party solutions.-3 Verified options for Xiaomi:
- 🎵 Sleep as Android: Advanced sleep tracker with smart alarm clock, integration with Wear OS support CAPTCHA-awakening (you need to solve an example to turn off the signal).
When installing third-party alarms, it is necessary to:
- Turn off battery optimization for the application in Settings → Battery → Application selection.
- Allow auto-start in Settings → Annexes → Application management → [name] → Auto-start.
- Check notification rights and microphone access (if required for voice control).
⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Alarmy) may conflict with the built-in alarm clock. MIUI. If the signals are duplicated, turn off the standard alarm clock in the clock. → Alarm clock → [Turn off all actives].
How to set an alarm on Xiaomi through voice assistant?
If you're too lazy to dig through the menu, you can set the alarm with your voice, and both Google Assistant and the built-in XiaoAI (on Chinese firmware) will do.
1. Activate the assistant with a voice command, OK, Google, or hold the Home button (on older models).
2 Say a phrase like, Set the alarm for 7:30 tomorrow or wake me up at 6:00 every weekday.
3. the assistant will offer to confirm the time and days - agree with the voice or click Yes on the screen.
For XiaoAI (if installed):
1. Press the Power + Volume button for 2 seconds to call the assistant.
2.Say in Chinese (or English if supported): Set an alarm for 7 AM tomorrow.
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If Google Assistant doesn’t recognize the command, check the voice input language in Settings → Google → Assistant → Languages. For Xiaomi with global firmware, it’s better to choose English (USA) – it works more stable than Russian.
Alarm clock on Xiaomi smart watch (Mi Band, Watch)
If you use the Mi Band 7/8 fitness bracelet or the Xiaomi Watch S3 smartwatch, you can set the alarm there, too. This is convenient if the phone is far from the bed and the vibration on your hand wakes you up more reliably.
1. Connect the bracelet to your phone via the Mi Fitness app (or Zepp Life for new models).
2. Go to Profile → [your bracelet] → Alarm clocks.
3. Press Add an alarm clock and set a time. Here you can select:
- 🔄 Repeat (daily, by week).
- 📳 Type of alert: only bracelet, phone only or both devices.
- 🔕 Signal type: vibration, sound or both.
The process is similar for the Xiaomi Watch, but the alarm settings can be duplicated in the Wear OS app** (if the watch is on this platform).
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The Mi Band can set up to 10 alarm clocks at a time, and the Xiaomi Watch S3 can set up to 5. The bracelet consumes a minimum amount of energy per vibration, so the alarm does not land the battery.
Resetting alarm clock settings to factory
If you’ve been experimenting with settings and want to get everything back to its original state, there are two ways to reset:
Removal of all alarm clocks manually:
Open the Clock app → the Alarm tab → swipe left on each signal and click Remove. To mass delete, click on the three dots in the top right → Delete everything.
2. Reset the settings of the “Clock” application:
Go to Settings → Applications → App Management → Watch → Storage → Clear Data. This will remove all alarm clocks and return standard tunes.
⚠️ Warning: Clearing the data from the Watch app will also reset the stopwatch and timer history. If you care about this data, take screenshots before resetting.