How to set an alarm clock on your Xiaomi phone: full instructions with pictures and tips

The alarm clock on Xiaomi is not just a wake-up feature, it’s a real day-planning assistant. Many Redmi, POCO or Mi users don’t even realize that the standard Watch app hides dozens of useful options, from smooth volume up to integration with Google Assistant. But how do you set things up to wake up without stress?

In this article, we will examine not only the basic actions (creation, deletion, editing), but also the hidden chips: how to set an alarm for a specific day of the week, why it sometimes does not work on Xiaomi with MIUI 14/15, and how to synchronize signals with other devices in the ecosystem (for example, with the Mi Band), and also teach you to set up a smart alarm clock that analyzes the phases of sleep!

If you’ve just bought a Xiaomi smartphone or upgraded your firmware, don’t be surprised that the Watch interface has changed. With new MIUI versions, developers have moved some options to the submenu, and some features (like Do Not Disturb mode) now affect the alarm clock, and we’ve taken all these nuances into account and prepared the current instructions for 2026.

1.Where is the alarm clock on Xiaomi: launch of the app

On most Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11), the Watch app is installed by default.

• 📱 Through the home screen: Look for the dial icon (usually in the Google folder or Tools).
• 🔍 Search the system: scroll down the main screen and type in the search bar “Clock” or “Alarm clock».
• ⚙️ Through Settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → Clock (the app menu will open).

If there is no icon (for example, after resetting settings), check the folder Disabled apps in the settings or set the Watch through Google Play. On some firmware (for example, MIUI Global), the application may be called Clock.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi smartphones for the European market (with firmware) MIUI EU) The alarm clock may not work in energy saving mode. Before going to bed, check that in Settings → Battery → Power saving mode disabled item "Limit background activity" for the Watch application.

2. Creating an alarm clock: step-by-step instructions

To add a new alarm clock:

1. Open the Watch app and go to the “Alarm clock” tab** (the bell icon at the bottom of the screen).
2. Press the + (plus) button in the lower right corner.
3. Set the time with the dial or enter manually (ChCh:MM format).
4. Click "Ready"** (check) or "Save."

The alarm clock will be a single alarm, by default, to make it repeatable:

• 📅 Click on the alarm clock created → select "Repeat»** → Mark the right days of the week (e.g., Pn-Pt for working days).

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On smartphones with MIUI 14+, the function “Smooth wake up” has appeared: the alarm clock starts to play quietly, gradually increasing the volume for 30 seconds, it is activated in the settings of a specific alarm clock (smooth start switch).

3. Customization of melody and vibration

The standard alarm clock sounds on Xiaomi are often criticized for not being loud enough, and fortunately, they can be replaced by:

1. Open the alarm → tap on the current tune (such as the default call).
2. Select one of the suggested ones ("Seafloor", "Morning Freshness", etc.) or click "Add" to download your file.

The vibration is set separately:

• 🔧 On some models (e.g. Redmi 10) you can select a vibration pattern (short/long pulses).

⚠️ Warning: If the alarm clock is not vibrating, check if the vibration motor is turned off in the special features settings (Settings) → Special opportunities → Vibration. POCO F5 and other models with AMOLED-Vibration screens may be weaker due to energy saving.

Why Xiaomi’s alarm clock doesn’t work: 7 reasons and solutions

One of the most common problems is that the alarm clock doesn't ring at the scheduled time, and the reasons can be both software and hardware.

• 🔋 Energy saving regime: MIUI aggressively closes the background processes. Add the Watch app to exceptions (Settings) → Battery → Choice of applications).
• 📵 Do Not Disturb Mode: Check the Schedule in Settings → Sounds and vibrations → Don't disturb.Alarm clocks are supposed to pass by default, but sometimes settings get lost.
• 🔕 Disabled notifications: Go to Settings → Notifications → Watch and turn on all switches.
• 📲 Application Failure: Clear the Cache of the Watch in Settings → Annexes → The clock → Warehouse.
• ⏰ Incorrect time zone: Make sure that in Settings → Additionally. → Date and time included option "Autodetermination».
• 🔊 Volume at minimum: Check the volume of the alarm clock before going to bed (it is independent of the overall volume of the media).
• 🛠️ Firmware problems: On some versions MIUI 13 was an alarm clock bug after the update. Solution is to reset the Watch app settings.

If the problem persists, try alternative apps (like Google Clock or Sleep as Android) that are often more stable than standard ones.

5.Smart alarm clock and integration with Mi Band

Xiaomi smartphones support smart alarm clocks that analyze sleep phases and wake up at the optimal moment.

1. Install the Mi Fitness app (for Mi Band) or Google Fit.
2. Connect the bracelet to your phone via Bluetooth.
3. In the Watch app, set an alarm and activate the Smart Wake Up option** (available on MIUI 12+).

Advantages of this approach:

• ⏱️ The alarm will work when you are in the REM sleep phase, it will be easier to wake up.
• 📊 Mi Fitness keeps sleep statistics, which helps adjust schedule.
• 🔄 Synchronization works even if the phone is dead (bracelet wakes up with vibration).

⚠️ Attention: For a smart alarm to work properly, the Mi Band must be worn on your hand 2 hours before bedtime, otherwise the sleep phase data will be inaccurate. Also make sure that the bracelet settings include "Sleep Monitoring».

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If you don’t have a Mi Band but want a smart alarm clock, install the Sleep Cycle app from Google Play, which uses a phone’s microphone and accelerometer to analyze sleep (though less accurate than a bracelet).

6.How to turn off, remove or postpone the alarm

Managing existing alarms intuitively:

• 🛑 Turn off temporarily: Switch the alarm to the left in the list or click on the switch next to the time.
• 🗑️ Delete Forever: Press the alarm clock → «Remove the "** (basket) at the bottom of the screen.
• ⏳ Delay: When the alarm is triggered, press “Delay”** (usually appearing 5-10 seconds after the start of the signal).

On some models (such as Xiaomi 13), you can set the alarm clock to automatically turn off when the phone is lifted.

1. Activate the option “Disable when lifting” (gyroscope required).

If the alarm accidentally goes off, check the notification log: Settings → Notifications → Notification log → The clock.

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If you put the alarm clock back on, you'll have to manually press "Delay" after the next signal.

7.Sync alarm clocks between Xiaomi devices

If you have multiple Xiaomi gadgets (such as a smartphone + tablet), you can sync your alarm clocks through your Mi Account account:

1. On both devices, sign in to one Xiaomi account (Settings → Xiaomi Account).
2. Open the Watch app → press three points (⋮) → «Synchronization».
3. Turn on the "Sync alarm clock" switch.

After that, all alarms created on one device will automatically appear on another, which is handy if you use the Xiaomi Pad 6 at home and the Redmi Note 12 at work.

Synchronization limitations:

• 🔄 Melodies are not synchronized (only the time and days of repetition).
• 📱 On devices with different versions MIUI Some settings may disappear (for example, a smooth awakening).
• ⏰ If the alarm is turned off on one device, it will remain active on the second.

8. Alternative appendices for alarm clock

If the standard Watch app doesn’t suit you, consider alternatives:

To set a third-party alarm:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and provide the necessary permissions (access to notifications, microphone for sleep analysis, etc.).
3. Turn off the standard alarm clock in the Watch to avoid conflict.

For example, Sleep as Android can wake you up depending on the weather or the phase of the moon – for this, select “Wake up Conditions” in the app settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the alarm clock on Xiaomi