How to Set an Alarm on Xiaomi: All Ways to Set a MIUI 12, 13 and 14

The alarm clock on Xiaomi smartphones is not just a morning wake-up feature, but a powerful tool with flexible settings. Unlike many other brands, MIUI offers several ways to set reminders: through the standard Watch app, voice assistant XiaoAI, and third-party services like Google Clock. But even experienced users sometimes face problems — the alarm doesn’t work, the sound is too quiet or the settings are reset after an update.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of setting an alarm clock on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices (including the models from 2023-2026 on MIUI 12-14), learn how to adjust a repeating signal, change the tune, use Smart Alarm Mode and even create an alarm clock using Google Assistant.

Method 1: Standard Clock Appendix (MIUI 12–14)

The most reliable and versatile method is to use the built-in Watch app, which is on all Xiaomi smartphones by default, which supports not only alarm clocks, but also timers, stopwatches, and synchronization with other devices through Mi Account.

To set the alarm:

1. Open the Watch app (an icon with a dial on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Go to the Alarming Signal tab (bell icon in the bottom menu).
3. Press the + button in the lower right corner.
4. Set the time with the dial or enter it manually.
5. Click Ready and confirm creation.

By default, the alarm clock will be a one-time alarm, to make it repeatable:

• 🔄 Click on the alarm clock created → Choose the days of the week (for example, Pn-Pt for working days).
• 🔔 Change the tune in the section "Alarm Ring" (system ringtones and custom files are available).
• 🛌 Turn on the Delay option to get a sleep button (default: 5 or 10 minutes).
• 📡 Activate the Smart Alarm (only on the MIUI 13+), So the phone can analyze the sleep phases.

Right time | Right days of the week | Volume set to maximum | Don't Disturb mode turned off-->

If the alarm doesn’t work, check:

• 🔇 Is not the mode not to disturb (Settings) enabled → Sound and vibration).
• 🔋 Is the battery enough (at a level below 5%, the alarm clock may not work).
• 🔊 Notified for the Watch app (Settings) → Annexes → The clock → Notifications).

Method 2: XiaoAI Voice Assistant (for China and global firmware)

On Xiaomi smartphones with firmware for China or the global version of MIUI, XiaoAI voice assistant is available, which can set alarm clocks on command, which is convenient if you are driving or doing business that requires free hands.

How to set an alarm clock with a voice:

1. Activate XiaoAI by holding the Home button (on gesture screens, swipe up diagonally from the bottom corner).
2. Say a command in Russian or English, such as “Set the alarm for 7 am” “Wake me up tomorrow at 6:30” “New alarm for every weekday at 8:00”

Confirm the alarm clock in the window that appears.

⚠️ Warning: Voice commands only work when connected to the Internet, as speech processing takes place on Xiaomi servers. If you have a slow connection, the alarm clock may be delayed or not set at all.

Standard Watch app | Voice assistant (XiaoAI/Google)| App side (Sleep as Android, etc.)| I don't use an alarm clock on my phone-->

Advantages of the voice method:

• ⚡ Fast – no need to open applications.
• 🤲 Convenience for busy people.
• 🔄 Support for repeated alarm clocks (e.g., “every Monday at 9:00 am»).

Disadvantages:

• 🌐 Requires an Internet connection.
• 🎤 It may not work in a noisy room.
• 🔒 On some firmware (for example, EU-rums) XiaoAI is disabled by default.

Method 3: Google Clock (for users of Google services)

If you prefer the Google ecosystem, you can use the Google Clock app instead of the standard one, it syncs with your Google account, supports widgets, and has more flexible sleep settings.

How to set an alarm clock using Google Clock:

1. Download the app from Google Play (if it is not by default).
2. Open Google Clock and go to the Alarm tab.
3. Press + and set the time.
4. Set up additional parameters: 🔄 Repeat - Choose the days of the week. 🔔 Sound – a tune from Google’s library or your audio files. 🛌 Delay - sleep interval (from 5 to 30 minutes). 🌙 Sleep mode – darkening the screen before bedtime (only on Android 10)+).

Ready.

⚠️ Note: On some Xiaomi models (especially those with heavily customized firmware), Google Clock may conflict with the standard Watch app.If the alarm doesn't work, check the permissions for Google Clock in Settings → Annexes → Permits.

Method 4: Alarm clock via Mi Fit (for wearable devices)

If you have a Mi Band fitness bracelet or a Xiaomi Watch smartwatch, the alarm can be set to work on both the phone and the gadget, which is useful for those who sleep with their phone in another room or want a vibration alert.

Instructions:

1. Connect the bracelet to your phone via the Mi Fit or Zepp Life app (for new models).
2. Open the app and go to Profile → My devices → [Your bracelet].
3. Select alarm clocks and click Add.
4. Set time and days of repetition.
5. Activate the Vibration option and adjust its intensity.

⚠️ Note: If you use Mi Band 7 or newer, alarm clocks are set up via the Zepp Life app, not Mi Fit.The outdated version of the app may not support new features!

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If the alarm on the bracelet is triggered but the phone is silent, check the sync settings in Mi Fit → Settings → Notifications. The phone screen awaken option may have been disabled.

Problem Solving: Why the alarm clock doesn't work?

Even a properly tuned alarm clock may not work.-7 causes and ways of eliminating them:

1. Do Not Disturb mode is on. Check settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb. Turn off mode or add an alarm clock as exceptions.
2. The Watch app is closed in the background. Battery optimization is aggressive on MIUI. Go to Settings → Apps → Watch → Battery and select No Limits.
3. Battery is too low. If the charge is below 5%, the phone may shut down. Connect Xiaomi to charge before bedtime.
4. Time synchronization error. Go to Settings → Additional → Date and time and enable Autodetermination.
5. Conflict with another app: Some battery-saving software (like Greenify) can block the alarm clock.
6. Failure after the MIUI update. If the alarm stopped working after the firmware update, reset the settings of the Watch application in Settings → Apps → Watch → Storage → Reset.
7. Speaker problems. Check the volume of the alarm clock separately from the total volume. Use volume buttons when the alarm goes off.

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If the alarm doesn’t work on MIUI 14, try rolling back the Watch app via APK or updating the firmware to the latest stable version.

Additional features: Smart alarm and sleep mode

Starting with MIUI 13, Xiaomi smartphones have a Smart Alarm that analyzes sleep phases and wakes at the optimum moment, a feature only available on devices with a Heart Rate sensor (e.g., Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi K60).

How to turn on:

1. Open the Watch app and go to the Alarm tab.
2. Create a new alarm clock or edit an existing one.
3. Activate the Smart Alarm Switch.
4. Set a time range (for example, ±30 minutes of the main time).

🔍 How it works?

The phone tracks your sleep movements and heart rate to wake you up in REM sleep, which helps you wake up alert even if you've slept less than usual.

⚠️ Warning: Smart alarm uses up an extra battery (about 2-3 percent per night) if you're critically interested in autonomy, turn it off in your settings.

Appendix: Alternatives to the Standard Alarm

If the built-in features of Xiaomi do not suit you, you can install third-party applications with advanced functionality. MIUI:

💡 Tip: If you choose Sleep as Android, connect it to Mi Band via Settings → Devices → Mi Band, it'll track sleep without a phone by the bed.

FAQ: Frequent questions about alarm clocks on Xiaomi