How to turn off the alarm clock on Xiaomi 8 Pro: all ways + secret MIUI chips

Xiaomi 8 Pro is one of the most popular smartphones of the brand, but even experienced users sometimes have difficulties with basic functions. For example, how to quickly turn off an annoying alarm clock that went off in time or was set by mistake? In this article, we will analyze all possible ways, from standard to little-known, and also tell you how to avoid typical errors when working with alarm clocks in MIUI.

It is important to understand that on the Xiaomi 8 Pro, the alarm can be triggered not only from the standard Watch app, but also from third-party programs (for example, Google Clock or Sleep as Android). So before you try to turn off the signal, you should determine its source. If you are not sure which application is responsible for the alarm, start by checking the permissions in the system settings - more about this in one of the sections below.

Also, consider that on Xiaomi, alarm clocks can work even when the screen is off or in Do Not Disturb mode (if there are exceptions for them), which often causes confusion, especially for new owners of the brand’s smartphones.

Method 1: Turn off the alarm clock through the lock screen

The fastest way to turn off the alarm clock is to do it right from the lock screen without unlocking the smartphone. On the Xiaomi 8 Pro, there are two options for this:

• 🔔 Swipe left/right – on the screen of the alarm clock triggered, swipe your finger in any direction (direction may depend on the version). MIUI). This will turn off the current signal, but will not remove the alarm from the schedule.
• ⏰ Cancel button – a button will appear at the bottom of the screen (sometimes with the words Stop or Cancel.

If the alarm goes off during a phone call or video recording, the lock screen may not show.

1. Press the Power (on/off) button once to turn off the screen.
2. Press the Power button again to wake up the display – now the lock screen with the alarm should appear.

⚠️ Warning: If the alarm is set to Repetitive, it will go back in a day, even if you have disabled it on the lock screen. To delete it permanently, you need to go to the settings of the Watch app.

Method 2: Removing the alarm clock through the “Clock” app

If you need to not just turn off the current signal, but completely remove the alarm from the schedule, do the following:

1. Open the Watch app (an icon with a dial on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Go to the Alarm tab (usually the second icon below).
3. Find the alarm clock you want to turn off and swipe it left (similar to deleting messages in MIUI).
4. Confirm the removal by clicking Delete in the pop-up window.

If the alarm clock is not removed by swipe, try an alternative method:

• 📝 Click on the alarm in the list to open its settings.
• 🔕 In the upper right corner, tap the basket icon (Delete).
• ✅ Confirm the action.

On some versions of MIUI (especially in firmware for the global market), alarms may be duplicated. If the signal continues to fire after deleting, check for a second alarm clock with the same time on the list.

Method 3: Turn off all alarm clocks through system settings

If alarm clocks continue to go off despite the Clock being deleted, the problem may lie in system resolutions. In MIUI, some apps (like Google Clock or fitness trackers) can create their own alarm clocks to turn them off centrally:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Permissions → Autorun.
2. Find apps that can manage alarm clocks (e.g., Watches, Google, Mi Fit).
3. Turn off AutoRun permission for unnecessary applications.

It is also worth checking the permissions to send notifications:

• 🛠️ Go to Settings. → Notifications and status bar → Management of notifications.
• 🔔 Find the Watch app and turn off permission for Sound Notifications (if you want alarm clocks to keep a low sound but keep them on schedule).

⚠️ Warning: Disabling Autostart for the Watch app can cause alarm clocks to stop working at all - even the ones you need. Use this method only if you are sure you are no longer planning to use alarm clocks.

Method 4: Using a voice assistant (for MIUI 12 and later)

On the Xiaomi 8 Pro with MIUI 12 and higher, you can turn off the alarm with the voice assistant Xiao AI. This is convenient if the smartphone is out of reach or you are busy:

1. Activate the voice assistant by saying OK, Google or Hello, Xiao AI (depending on your settings).
2. Say to the command: Turn off the alarm clock or Remove the alarm clock for [time].
3. Confirm the action by voice or on screen.

If the voice assistant does not recognize the command:

• 🔊 Check if Xiao is on. AI In Settings → Additionally. → Voice assistant.
• 📶 Make sure your smartphone is connected to the internet (voice commands are processed on Xiaomi servers).
• 🎤 Restart the Voice Search app in the application settings.

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If the alarm goes off at night and you can’t find your smartphone, say “Where’s my phone?” – the Xiaomi 8 Pro will start vibrating and flashing the flashlight even if the screen is off.

Method 5: Emergency shutdown via buttons (if the screen is not responding)

In rare cases, the alarm clock can block the smartphone — for example, if the watch app is getting stuck or the screen does not respond to touch.

1. Press the Power and Volume button for 10-15 seconds at the same time.
2. Hold the buttons until the smartphone reboots (the MI logo appears).
3. After turning on, check if the alarm has gone off again (sometimes MIUI will restore them after rebooting).

If the reboot didn't help and the alarm continues to sound:

• 🔋 Extract. SIM-card (if the alarm clock is connected to the network, it may interrupt the signal).
• 🔌 Connect your smartphone to charging – sometimes it resets background processes.
• 📱 Try to connect to your smartphone via Mi PC Suite on your computer and turn off the alarm remotely.

⚠️ Warning: Forced reboots can interrupt background tasks, such as downloading files or updating apps. If a screen or voice message is being recorded on a smartphone at that time, the data may be lost.

Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Many Xiaomi 8 Pro users face the same problems when working with alarm clocks, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

• ⏱️ The alarm doesn’t work – check if AutoRun for the Watch app is disabled (see Method 3). Also make sure the time on the smartphone is set automatically (Settings) → Additionally. → Date and time).
• 🔔 The alarm clock sounds too quiet – check the volume in the alarm settings (Clock) → Alarm clock → Settings → Also make sure that quiet mode is not activated via the physical volume button.
• 🔄 The alarm clock fires twice - this happens if it's duplicated in Watches and Google Clock. remove it from both apps.
• 📵 The alarm doesn't swipe off - update the Watch app via Play Market or Mi App Store. Older versions have gesture bugs.

On the Xiaomi 8 Pro with MIUI 13+ firmware, alarms can sync with your Mi Account. If you delete the alarm on one device, it can go missing on other Xiaomi gadgets tied to the same account.

1. Open the clock. → Alarm clock → Settings (icon) ⚙️).
2. Turn off the sync option with Mi Account.

Additional alarm clock settings on Xiaomi 8 Pro

If you're using alarm clocks, you should set them up to suit your needs. MIUI has a few hidden features that will make life easier:

• 🌙 Smart wake-up – the alarm clock will be activated in the light sleep phase (requires connection to Mi Band or other Xiaomi fitness bracelet). → Alarm clock → Settings → Smart awakening.
• 🎵 Smooth increase in volume - the alarm clock will increase gradually, activated in the settings of the individual alarm clock (Sound) → Smooth magnification).
• 🔁 Delay with voice control – you can say Delay for 10 minutes without touching the screen (works only with Xiao) AI).
• 📊 Sleep statistics – if the alarm clock is linked to Mi Fit, you will see sleep quality data per night after waking up.

For those who travel frequently, the Automatic Time Zone Update feature is useful:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Date and time.
2. Enable the options Autodetermining Date and Time Zone Autodetermination.
3. The alarm clock will be automatically adjusted during flights.

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If the alarm on Xiaomi 8 Pro does not work at the appointed time, 90% of the time the problem lies in the battery optimization settings. Add the Watch app to the list No restrictions in the Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization.

FAQ: Frequent questions about alarm clocks on Xiaomi 8 Pro