How to display a Xiaomi watch on the screen: all the ways to MIUI 14 and 15

Do you want your Xiaomi screen to display time all the time, both on the locked display and on the desktop? In this article, we’ll look at all the available ways, from standard MIUI settings to hidden features like Always On Display (AOD). Whether you have a Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 or Xiaomi 14 flagship, the instructions will be suitable for most MIUI 14/15 models.

Many users experience a clock suddenly disappearing from the lock screen or desktop after a system update, and the reasons may be different: a reset, a firmware error, or an accidental disabling of an option, and we will not only show you how to return the display of time, but also explain why it may disappear and how to avoid it in the future.

We'll focus on AOD (Always On Display) -- which allows you to see hours, notifications and dates even on a screen that's off. But there's a nuance: not all Xiaomi models support this out of the box, and we'll tell you how to check compatibility and activate AOD if it's hidden in the settings.

1. How to display the watch on the lock screen Xiaomi

By default, the lock screen of Xiaomi displays the time and date, but sometimes these items disappear after updating or changing the theme.

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select the lock screen style.
3. Scroll down and tap on the Additional settings.
4. Make sure the Time and Date Switches are active (lit in blue).

If the options are grey and unavailable, then your device has a custom theme installed that overrides the standard settings.

• 🎨 Back to Settings → Theme and select a standard theme MIUI (For example, by default or classic).
• 🔄 Restart the smartphone – after this time settings on the lock screen will be available.
• 🔧 If the problem persists, check if the charge saving mode is turned off in the battery settings (it may limit background processes, including time display).

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If after changing the theme, the clock on the lock screen has become too small or unreadable, try to zoom in to Settings → Screen → Text Size.

On some models (such as Xiaomi 13T or Redmi K60), there is a separate item in the lock screen, Watch and widgets, where you can not only turn on the display of time, but also adjust its style: analog or digital watch, color, position on the screen. If this item is missing, then your firmware does not support advanced settings, you will have to be content with basic options.

2. Always On Display (AOD): How to enable a permanent display of the watch

Always On Display (AOD) — This is a feature that keeps the clock, date, notifications and other widgets visible on the screen off, and is not available on all Xiaomi smartphones, but only on devices with a mobile phone. AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12/13/14, POCO F4/F5, Redmi K50 Pro and newer. If you have IPS-Display (like most budget Redmis), AOD It will not work because of high energy consumption.

To activate the AOD:

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen → Always On Display.
2. Select the display style (e.g. Digital Watch or Analog Watch).
3. Set up a schedule: Always, on schedule or when lifting (saving charge).
4. Activate the switch in the upper corner.

If the Always On Display item is not on the menu, it means:

• 🔋 Your smartphone doesn’t support you. AOD (he IPS-screen).
• 📱 You have an outdated version. MIUI (Update the firmware through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system).
• 🔧 The function is hidden by the manufacturer (relevant to some regional firmware). AOD developer-mode.

On Xiaomi AOD smartphones, the watch is displayed even when the battery is completely discharged (as long as there is a minimum charge for the screen to work).This is convenient, but reduces battery life by 5-15%. If you notice that the battery is setting too fast, turn off the AOD or set a schedule (for example, only at night).

3. Desktop clocks: widgets and alternative methods

If you need time to be displayed not only on the lock screen but also on the desktop, there are several options:

1. Standard watch widget: Long-press on the free desktop space → Widgets. Find the Watch widget (usually in the Tools category). Drag it to the screen and select a size (4×1, 4×2, etc.).
2. Weather widget with clock: Similarly, add the Weather widget - it often includes time.Tune the displayed data (temperature, humidity, clock) through the icon ⚙️ widget.

Third-party widgets

• Install apps like Chronus, Another Widget, or KWGT from Google Play.
• These widgets allow you to customize the design of the watch, add seconds, date, weather and even animations.

Long press on the desktop → Widgets

Select "Clock" or "Weather"

Set the size (4×1, 4×2, etc.)

Change transparency if necessary (MIUI 15)

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If the watch widget is not added or disappears after the reboot, check:

• 🛠️ Is there an energy saving mode (it can block widgets).
• 📲 Is there a launcher from a third party (for example, Nova Launcher or Apex Launcher) in this case, widgets MIUI It may not work – install a standard launcher.
• 🔄 Update the firmware: in older versions MIUI There were bugs with widgets.
• If time is still confused, choose a time zone manually (for example, Moscow, GMT+3).

5. Hidden Settings: How to Customize a Watch on Xiaomi

If you don't like the standard settings, you can go further and adjust the time mapping to your needs. Here are some hidden features:

• 🎨 Change the font of the clock: Set custom font through Settings → Screen. → Font: Some fonts (like San Francisco or Roboto) make watch numbers clearer.
• 🔄 Animation when changing time: In the lock screen settings (Style) → Additionally, you can play smooth animations when you change minutes.
• 🌓 Night mode for the clock: If AOD too bright at night, activate Dark Theme in the screen settings, the clock will automatically become less contrasting.
• 📏 Change of position of the clock: On some firmware (for example, Xiaomi.EU) you can manually drag the watch on the lock screen.

For advanced users, there is a way to change the design of the watch through ADB-For example, to turn on the seconds on the lock screen (they are hidden by default), perform:

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_show_seconds 1

After that, restart your smartphone. Attention: improper use of ADB can cause system failures!

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If you travel a lot, add the World Clock widget to your desktop, which shows time in multiple time zones at the same time, and you can find it in the widget section called World Clock → World Time.

On firmware Xiaomi.EU or custom builds (for example, LineageOS) are available additional customization options, for example, you can:

• Change the color of the watch depending on the battery level.
• Add a display of processor temperature or weather near time.
• Configure automatic watch styles (e.g., analogue by day and digital by night).

However, to install custom firmware requires unlocking the bootloader, which cancels the warranty.

6. Energy saving vs. clock display: how to find balance

Constant display of time on the screen (especially through AOD) increases battery consumption. To save charge without sacrificing convenience, use these tips:

• ⚡ Turn it off. AOD At night: Set a schedule in Always On Display so that the clock is only displayed during the day (e.g. 7:00 to 23:00).
• 🔋 Use the "When rising" mode: in the settings AOD Select the option When rising – the watch will appear only when you pick up the smartphone in your hands.
• 🌑 Reduce the brightness AOD: In some firmware (for example, MIUI 15) You can adjust the brightness Always On Display. Optimal value is 30-50%.
• 🛡️ Add in. AOD in battery exceptions: Go to Settings → Battery → Select applications and add System settings to exceptions. AOD energy-saving.