Customize widgets on the lock screen Xiaomi: from add to fine customization

Xiaomi's lock screen is not just a protection against random clicks, but a full-fledged information hub that can be adapted to your needs. Widgets here turn a regular lockscreen into a personal dashboard: From weather and calendar to smart home management and quick access to your favorite apps, many users don't even realize that standard settings are a good idea. MIUI They allow you to flexibly customize these elements – and some features are hidden so deep that it is almost impossible to find them without manual guidance.

In this article, we'll look at not only the basic steps of adding or removing a widget, but also the advanced tricks, from changing transparency to tweaking dynamic widgets that update data in real time. MIUI (from 12 before 14) model Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO, You'll also learn how to get around system limitations if the Suddenly widget you want disappears after the update.

What widgets are available on the lock screen Xiaomi

The list of available widgets depends on the version MIUI regional firmware, but in most cases users can choose from the following set:

• 🌤️ Weather - current temperature, forecast for the day / week (with animation for the MIUI 13+)
• 📅 Calendar – Events from Google Calendar or Mi Calendar with notifications
• ⏰ Analog/Digital Watches with a choice of style (including Always-on Display)
• 🎵 Music player - playback control without unlocking (Spotify, Mi Music, YouTube Music)
• 📱 Quick applications - shortcuts for 4-6 Frequently used programs (manually configured)
• 🏠 Smart home – management of Mi Home devices (lamps, sockets, robot vacuum cleaners)
• 📊 Stepmer – data from Mi Band or built-in sensor (only for models with Sensor Hub)
• 🔋 Battery status - percentage of charge, operating time, battery temperature

V MIUI 14 dynamic widgets that change appearance depending on the time of day or user activity, for example, a weather widget can show stars at night or the sun during the day, and a calendar can highlight nearby events 30 minutes before they start. However, these features are not available on all models: owners of budget Redmi (for example, Redmi). 10A or POCO M4 Pro) often have to be content with static versions.

Important: Some widgets require permission to display over other windows. If the item does not appear after adding, check the special features settings in Settings → Annexes → Permits → Other permits.

How to add a widget to the lock screen: step-by-step instructions

The process of adding widgets differs depending on the version MIUI, But the general logic holds. Consider the universal method that works on most devices (from Xiaomi Mi 11 to Redmi Note 12):

1. Unlock your phone and go to the main screen.
2. Swipe left to open the lock screen (if you have Always-on Display set up, turn it off in Settings first). → Display. → AOD).
3. Tap and hold the empty space on the lock screen (not on the icons!). 1-2 Seconds will be displayed on the settings menu.
4. Slip the button Widgets (or Add widget to the MIUI 14).
5. Select the widget you want from the list and drag it to the screen. Some elements (like weather) allow you to select the size: 1×1, 2×1 or 4×1.
6. Click Ready or Save to apply the changes.

On some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or XP) POCO F5) path may differ:

Settings → Display → Lock screen → Setup widgets

V MIUI 14 Global added a "Smart Lockscreen" mode that automatically selects widgets based on your habits. To turn it off, go to Settings → Lock screen → Smart lock screen and deactivate slider.

Check the version of MIUI (Settings → About the phone)

Turn off Always-on Display (if enabled)

Free up space on the lock screen (remove unnecessary widgets)

Update the Weather app (for current data)-->

Customization of the appearance and behavior of widgets

Adding a widget is only half the battle, and it's going to take fine-tuning to make it look organic and really useful.

The weather widget is particularly noteworthy. MIUI 13+ supports:

• 🌡️ Data source: Mi Weather, AccuWeather or Yahoo Weather (selected to Settings) → Annexes → Weather. → Source of data)
• 📍 Location: Automatic or manual city identification (up to 5 locations)
• 🎨 Display style: minimalist, detailed, with animation of precipitation

For widgets of the music player and smart home, additional options are available:

• 🎶 Player: Selecting the default application (Spotify, YouTube Music, Mi Music) and displaying album covers.
• 🏡 Smart home: grouping devices into rooms and prioritizing displayed elements (e.g., only lamps and outlets).

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If the Weather widget shows incorrect data, clear the Mi Weather app cache in the settings and restart the phone. This helps 90% of the time.

How to Remove or Replace a Widget

Removing an unnecessary widget is easier than adding it. There are three ways:

1. Quick Delete: Unlock your phone and go to the lock screen. Press and hold the widget you want to remove. Drag it up to the basket that appears (Remove or Remove).
2. Through the settings menu: Settings → Lock screen → Widgets → [Select a widget] → Delete
3. Reset to standard (if widgets are buggy): Settings → Lock screen → Resetting settings ⚠️ Warning: This method will remove all widgets and return the standard lock screen view.

If the widget is not deleted or there is an error "Can not delete the widget", try:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📦 Clear the cache of the com.miui.home application (via Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Systemic).
• 🔧 Update MIUI until the latest version MIUI 12.5 There was an error with "stuck" widgets).

To replace the widget, you don't have to delete the old one first, but just add a new one, and the system will automatically suggest replacing the existing element or moving it.

Widget problems and their solutions

Even after you set it up properly, the widgets on the Xiaomi lock screen may not work properly, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If the Weather widget shows the wrong temperature or city:

1. Open the Weather app and manually update the data (swipe down).
2. Check the geolocation permissions in Settings → Confidentiality → Permits → Location.
3. Change the data source to AccuWeather (more precisely for Russia and CIS).

A common problem with smart home widgets is that they don't connect to their devices.

• 🔄 Reconnect devices in the Mi Home app.
• 📶 Check that your phone and gadgets are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (for local control).
• 🔧 Update your device firmware through Mi Home.

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If the widget stops working after the update MIUI, First try resetting it through Settings. → Annexes → [Name of the widget] → Warehouse → Clear the data. In 70 percent of cases, it solves the problem without completely resetting it.

Hidden Widgets on the Lock Screen

Few people know, but widgets on Xiaomi support features that are not advertised in the standard interface.

• 🔍 Search by widgets: in MIUI 14 you can search for widgets by keywords. For example, type "weather" in the search bar on the lock screen to quickly find the relevant item.
• 🎨 Customization through themes: Some themes from the Mi Theme Store are changing the design of widgets. For example, the theme "Dark Nebula" adds particle animation to the weather widget.
• 🔄 Quick change of widgets: swipe left/right on the widget (for example, on the weather) cyclically switches its styles or data (for example, for the purpose of changing the widget). MIUI 13+).
• 📱 Widgets for Second Space: If You Have Second Space Configured (Settings) → Special features), widgets on the lock screen can be configured separately for each profile.

For advanced users, there is the ability to install third-party widgets through applications like KWGT or UCCW. However, to display them on the lock screen will be required:

1. Install KWGT Kustom Widget Maker from Google Play.
2. Download compatible widget (e.g. from the Lockscreen Widgets for collection) MIUI").
3. V KWGT export the widget as a.klwp file.
4. Use Tasker or MacroDroid to force display on lockscreen (rights required) ADB).

⚠️ Note: Third-party widgets may conflict with data protection in MIUI. If the phone starts to warm or discharge quickly after installation, remove the unofficial items.

Optimizing the battery when using widgets

Widgets on the lock screen are one of the hidden charge eaters, especially dynamic elements that update data in the background to minimize battery consumption:

• ⚡ Disable auto-update for widgets that are not critical. For example, the weather can be updated manually by swiping the widget.
• 🌙 Use dark themes for widgets — AMOLED-screens (on Xiaomi) 12/13 series) consume less energy to display black.
• 🕒 Limit widgets to sleep mode. Go to Settings. → Battery → Sleep mode and add widgets to exceptions.
• 📊 Check battery consumption by application: Settings → Battery → Battery use, if the widget consumes >5% per day, reduce the frequency of updates.

For owners of devices with Always-on Display (AOD) It's important to understand that the widgets on this screen consume more battery than on a standard lockscreen. AOD economy:

• Display only time and notifications (without widgets).
• Set a schedule (for example, from 8:00 to 22:00).
• Use static wallpaper instead of animations.

On Xiaomi with Snapdragon processors 8 Gen 1/2 (for example, Xiaomi 12 pro 13 Ultra widgets affect the battery less thanks to Qualcomm optimizations. 480 Redmi Note 11) Any extra widget can reduce the working time on the 10–15%.

FAQ: Frequent questions about widgets on Xiaomi lock screen