Xiaomi lock screen: full setup to suit your needs

Xiaomi’s lock screen is not just a barrier to your smartphone, it’s a real control center that can be adapted to any task, from fast access to the camera to displaying important notifications, the right settings will save you minutes every day, but many users don’t even realize that the standard look with a clock and date is just the tip of the iceberg of possibilities.

In this article, we will analyze all the hidden functions of the lock screen on Xiaomi, Redmi and smartphones. POCO: From changing wallpaper to adjusting gestures and security, you'll learn how to make a lock not only beautiful, but also as functional as possible, whether it's a lock or a lock. MIUI 12, MIUI 14 or fresh HyperOS, and we will also tell you what settings to disable for the sake of your privacy.

1. Basic lock screen settings

Let's start with the basics: how to open the settings menu and what can be changed without installing additional apps. → Lock screen, but some features are hidden deeper.

The first thing that catches your eye is the time-reflection style. MIUI available:

• 🕒 Digital watches (classic look with font choice)
• 🌓 Analog watch (3 designs: standard, minimalist, retro)
• 🎨 Watch themes (downloaded from the Topic) → Lock screen)

To change the style, go to Settings. → Lock screen → Watch style and choose your favorite. Note: some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro) have animated watches with the effect of paralax.

Another important thing is the brightness of the lock screen, which is the default lock screen, which is tied to the main brightness of the display, but you can adjust it separately.

1. Open the Settings → Display
2. Select Brightness of the Lock Screen
3. Activate the slider Separate adjustment

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If the lock screen is too dim at night, turn on the option Auto Brightness in the same menu - the system will adjust to the lighting automatically.

Remember the lock screen wallpaper, and you can make it separate from the desktop wallpaper.

• 🖼️ Go to Settings. → Wallpaper.
• 📱 Select the lock screen in the top menu
• 🔍 Scroll down to the Other Wallpaper section to access custom images

In the models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K60) We recommend using dark wallpaper – this will reduce battery consumption.

2. Widgets and Quick Actions

Xiaomi’s lock screen can display useful information before unlocking the phone, and by default, notifications and weather are displayed, but the list of widgets can be expanded.

To add or remove widgets:

1. Go to Settings. → Lock screen → Widgets
2. Turn on or off switches next to the desired items
3. Click Set up order to change the location

Available widgets depend on model and version MIUI, but usually:

• 📅 Calendar (shows upcoming events)
• 🎵 Music (playback control without unlocking)
• 📊 Steps (data from a fitness tracker or smartphone sensors)
• 📱 Quick settings (Wi-Fi, flashlight, mobile data)

And what's particularly useful is the quick action feature, which is gestures that go off on a locked screen, and you can set up, for example:

• 📷 Double-press screen → launch
• 🔦 Retention of flashlight badge → light-off
• 📞 Swipe left → voice-opening

Important: on some models (for example, POCO F5) Quick actions are disabled by default due to conflict with system gestures. To activate them, go to Settings → Additionally. → Gestures and enable Gestures on the locked screen.

3. Security: PIN, graphical key and prints

Set up the lock screen security is not only about protecting against outsiders, but also about balancing convenience and reliability. Xiaomi offers several unlock options, each with its own pros and cons.

Compare the main methods in the table:

To change the method of unlocking:

1. Go to Settings. → Lock screen → Password and security
2. Choose Add Fingerprint or Change Password
3. Follow the instructions on the screen

HyperOS models (such as Xiaomi 14) have a new feature called Adaptive Lock, which automatically selects the unlock method depending on the situation: fingerprint in the pocket, face recognition on the table, PIN-code in bright sun. To activate it, go to Settings. → Lock screen → Adaptive lock and turn on the slider.

Notifications on the lock screen: what to show and what to hide

By default, Xiaomi displays the contents of notifications directly on the lock screen.This is convenient, but not always secure - especially if you receive messages with sensitive information (codes from the lock screen). SMS, messaging).

To set up the display of notifications:

1. Open the Settings. → Notifications → Lock screen
2. Choose one of the options: 🔓 Show everything (the text of the notifications is visible in full) 🔒 Hide content (app name and icon only) 🚫 Not to show notifications (complete confidentiality)

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Another useful feature is quick responses to notifications directly from the lock screen. SMS, Telegram, WhatsApp and other messengers:

1. Go to Settings. → Notifications → Quick answers
2. Activate the slider Allow on the lock screen
3. Select the applications for which you want to enable the function

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If you use a corporate phone or frequently work with sensitive data, select Hide content for all notifications, which will prevent information from leaking if the phone is left unattended.

On models with Always-On Display (for example, Xiaomi 13 Ultra or Redmi) K70 Pro) notifications are displayed even when the screen is “off” to disable this feature for specific applications:

1. Go to Settings. → Always-On Display and Lock screen
2. Select the Notification Setting
3. Turn off unnecessary apps in the list

5. Always-On Display: Configure Permanent Display

Always-On Display (AOD) — This is a feature that always displays the time, date and notifications on the screen. AMOLED-Matrix (e.g. Xiaomi) 12S, Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F4 GT).

To set up the AOD:

1. Go to Settings. → Always-On Display and Lock screen
2. Turn on the slider Always-On Display
3. Choose the display style: 🕐 Digital watches (minimalistic appearance) 🎨 Topics AOD (downloaded from the theme) 📊 Custom (color, font, animation settings)

Schedule

To save battery life, we recommend:

• 🔋 Shut down. AOD overnight (in the schedule set the interval from 23:00 to 7:00)
• 🌑 Use dark themes (they consume less energy) AMOLED)
• ⏱️ Reduce display time after notifications (in settings) AOD)

Shut down. AOD overnight|Choosing a dark topic|Reduce brightness AOD|Turn off animations.|Set up a schedule-->

Note: on some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 11T) function AOD If the screen starts to flicker or spontaneously turn on, turn off the option Auto Brightness for AOD display-setting.

6. Hidden functions of the lock screen

In addition to the obvious settings, MIUI HyperOS has a few hidden features that few people know about:

1. Double tap to wake up

On most Xiaomi smartphones, you can activate the screen wake-up with a double tap (even when the phone is lying on the table).

1. Go to Settings. → Display. → Double tap to wake up
2. Turn on the slider.

This feature works even if the screen is off, but does not conflict with Always-On Display.

2. Unlock animation setup

V MIUI 14 and HyperOS can change the animations that appear when you unlock your phone:

1. Set a theme from the Topic section → Animation.
2. Some themes change not only wallpaper, but also the style of unlocking.

For example, the theme "Sea Breeze" adds a wave effect, and "Space" - animation of the starry sky.

3.Fast camera from lock screen

If you need to take a photo immediately, you don't have to unlock your phone.

• 📷 Swipe down the camera icon on the lock screen
• 🔘 Or double-press the volume button (on some models)

4.Do Not Disturb Mode on the Lock screen

If you need to temporarily disable notifications without going into the settings, you can do it directly from the lock screen:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen (as for the notification bar)
2. Click on the icon Do not disturb (moon)
3. Choose duration (1 hour, until morning or permanently)

7. Solving common problems

Sometimes the lock screen Xiaomi does not work properly, let's analyze the typical problems and their solutions:

Problem 1: The lock screen does not respond to touch

Possible causes and solutions:

• 🔋 Battery discharged → Connect the charger and wait. 5-10 minute
• 📱 System freeze → Press the power button on 10-15 second-on-second forced reboot
• 🛠️ Damaged display → Check if the screen reacts to touch after rebooting. If not, contact the service.

Problem 2: The fingerprint is not working.

What to do:

1. Remove the old print in Settings → Password and security → Fingerprints.
2. Add it again, making sure your finger covers the entire scanner.
3. Check if the scanner has any scratches or contaminants (wipe with an alcohol napkin)
4. Update the firmware - in new versions MIUI Frequently fix scanner bugs

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If your fingerprint stopped working after the update, try resetting your security settings in Settings. → Password and security → Additionally. → Resetting security settings.

Problem 3: Always-On Display is fast draining the battery

How to reduce the cost:

• ⏱️ Reduce display time AOD 10 seconds
• 🌑 Select a completely black theme (pixels off) = no expense)
• 🔄 Turn it off. AOD low battery charge (option in settings) AOD)
• 📴 Check if there is any conflict. AOD with other functions (e.g., lifting to wake up)

Problem 4: Notifications are not shown on the lock screen

Possible causes:

• 🔕 In the notification settings, the display on the lock screen is disabled
• 📵 For a specific application, restrictions are set
• 🔒 Don't disturb mode on.
• 🔄 System failure (reboot will help)

To check the settings:

1. Go to Settings. → Notifications → Lock screen
2. Make sure to choose to Show Content or Hide Content (but not Not Show)
3. Check the settings for individual applications in the App section

FAQ: Frequent questions about setting up Xiaomi lock screen