How to set the alarm on the Xiaomi Redmi phone: 5 ways with step-by-step instructions

The alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi is not just a wake-up tool, but a whole range of features that can make your daily routine much easier. Many users are limited to basic timing settings without even knowing the hidden possibilities: adaptive sleep, integration with smart Mi Home devices, or personalized tunes for different days of the week. In this article, we will examine all the ways to adjust the alarm clock, from the standard watch app to alternative solutions with advanced functionality.

The thing about MIUI is that it's very customizable even for standard applications, like the latest Redmi Note 12 or Redmi 10, which has a smart alarm that analyzes sleep phases through built-in sensors. But how do you activate those options? And why does the alarm sometimes go off despite the fact that all the settings are right?

Method 1: Standard application "Clock" in MIUI

The basic Watch app is pre-installed on all Xiaomi Redmi smartphones and offers minimalist, but sufficient functionality for most users.

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 + in the lower right corner to add a new signal.
4. Set a time, select the days of the week (or once), the melody, and save the settings.

The latest versions of MIUI 14/15 have added additional options:

• 🔄 Repeat: setting for work days, weekends or custom combinations (e.g., "Pn, Sr, Pt").
• 🎵 Melody: in addition to standard sounds, you can choose tracks from Mi Music or downloaded files.
• 🛌 Delay: Deposition interval (5, 10, 15 minutes) and number of repetitions (up to 3 times).
• 📱 Vibration: Intensity and pattern of vibration (e.g., "Strong" for deep sleep).

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If the alarm doesn’t work, check Settings → Apps → Permissions → Autostart and turn it on for the Watch app. This is a common cause of problems after a MIUI update.

Note the hidden function: if you hold your finger on an existing alarm clock, you can duplicate it with all settings saved, which is convenient for creating similar signals (for example, for weekdays and weekends).

Method 2: Google Clock – an alternative with advanced features

Google Clock is often installed by default on Redmi with Google services, but even if it is not available, you can download it for free from the Play Market.

• 🌅 Smooth awakening: the sound gradually increases the volume behind the sound 10-30 minutes before.
• 📊 Sleep statistics: Integration with Google Fit to analyze rest quality.
• 🎶 Spotify as an alarm clock: waking up to your favorite playlists.
• 🌍 Time zones: automatic time adjustment during flights.

To set the alarm clock in Google Clock:

1. Open the app and go to the Alarm tab.
2. Press + and set the time.
3. In the section Settings alarm clock select: 🔴 Color of backlight (screen when triggered). 📢 Voice assistant (e.g., weather forecast when waking up). 🛏️ Good Night mode (disabling notifications during sleep).

Important for Redmi owners with MIUI 13 and below: Google Clock may not have a Smooth Wake Up feature due to power saving limitations. To fix this, add the app to the battery optimization exceptions (Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization → All Apps → Google Clock → Not Optimizing).

Method 3: An alarm clock via voice assistant (Alice or Google Assistant)

If you're too lazy to set your alarm manually, you can delegate it to the voice assistant. There are two options available on Redmi:

Okay, Google.

Activated by the phrase "OK, Google" (you need to include in Settings → Google → Assistant settings).

• 🕖"Set the alarm for 7:30 tomorrow".
• 🔄"Repeated alarm clock at 6:45 on weekdays".
• 🎵"Wake me up to Imagine Dragons at 8:00".

Alice from Yandex

It works even without the Internet (if you pre-download the offline voice package).

• ⏰"Alice, wake me up at 7:00 a.m".
• 📅"Remind me of the 9:00 meeting every Monday".
• 🔕"Cancel the alarm clock for tomorrow".

Voice alarms are convenient, but they have a limitation: they only work when the Internet is connected (except offline Alice), and assistants can conflict with standard alarms if both are set up for the same time.

Method 4: App App Party for Advanced Users

If built-in features aren't enough, consider specialized applications.-3 solution:

To install third-party alarms on Redmi, you will need to give additional permissions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Select App].
2. Enable permissions: 📍 Location (for geo-alarm clocks). 📸 Camera (for functions such as video wake-up). 🔋 Ignore battery optimization.

Disable battery optimization for the application

Access to notifications

Allow auto-start

Check the permission to use the microphone (for voice commands)-->

One of the most unusual solutions is the Math Alarm Clock app, where you have to solve a mathematical example to turn off the signal, and it's guaranteed to wake up even the sleepy ones!

Method 5: Smart alarm clock with Mi Home (for Xiaomi ecosystem)

If you have Xiaomi smart devices (lamps, speakers, sockets), you can set up a complex wake-up scenario.

1. At 7:00 a.m., a smart lamp (Yeelight) is turned on with a smooth increase in brightness.
2. At 7:05, the alarm on the phone goes off.
3. At 7:10 a.m., the smart speaker (Mi Smart Speaker) reports the weather forecast.

To create this scenario:

1. Open the Mi Home app and go to Automation → + → Add a script.
2. Select the time trigger and set the right time.
3. Add action: 💡 Smart lamp: turn on 10% brightness, then gradually increase. 🔔 Alarm clock on the phone: through integration with the clock. 🎤 Smart speaker: play back a voice message.

Save the script and activate it.

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To run smart alarms via Mi Home, the phone and devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, otherwise the scenario will not work.

This approach is especially useful for those who are hard to wake up: the combination of light, sound and voice improves the effectiveness of waking up by 40% according to sleep studies.

Common Problems and Their Solutions

Even a properly tuned alarm clock can set you up. Here are the problems on Redmi and how to fix them:

⚠️ Warning: If the alarm doesn't work in Do Not Disturb mode, check for exceptions. Go to Settings → Notifications → Don't disturb. → Allow exceptions and add a Google Clock to the list.

Another common mistake is to reset the alarm clock after the phone has restarted, and this is because MIUI defaults to reset all temporary tasks when you reboot.

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management → Watch.
2. Enable AutoRun and Allow to change system settings.

Secret functions of the alarm clock in MIUI

MIUI firmware hides a few useful chips that few people know about:

• 🌗 Goodnight mode: automatically disables notifications and puts the phone in monochrome mode before bedtime. → Screen. → Reading mode → Schedule.
• 🔕 Alarm clock without sound: you can only adjust the vibration or backlight of the screen (useful for those who sleep with a partner.
• 📱 Alarm clock on phone turned off: on some Redmi models (such as Note 11 Pro), the alarm goes off even when the device is turned off if the battery is charged more than 5 times%.
• 🔄 Automatic Shutdown: The alarm clock can be programmed to self-destruct after one operation (in the signal settings).

Another hidden option is integration with the Mi Band, and if you have a Xiaomi fitness bracelet, you can set the alarm to vibrate on your hand and keep your phone silent.

1. Open the Mi Fitness app.
2. Go to Profile → Device settings → Alarm clock.
3. Synchronize alarm clocks with your phone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the alarm clock on Redmi