Why the Redmi 8 alarm clock doesn’t turn off and what to do about it
Xiaomi Redmi 8 is equipped with the standard app “Clock” with alarm function, but many users have difficulty turning it off, problems range from “hang” signal to the inability to find the cancel button in the interface, most often due to the features of the MIUI shell, where the alarm settings can be duplicated in several menus or hidden behind non-obvious gestures.
In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to turn off the alarm on Redmi 8, from basic to alternative, including solutions for cases when the phone does not respond to touch or the alarm goes off spontaneously.
If you are faced with a situation where the alarm does not turn off even after the smartphone is restarted, the cause may be a conflict of system applications or a failure in the service com.android.deskclock. In this case, additional actions will be required, which we will also describe below.
Method 1: Disconnection through the “Clock” application
The most obvious method is to use the standard Watch app (an icon with a dial), but in MIUI, its interface may differ from that of Android, so follow the instructions carefully:
- Open the Clock app** on the home screen or in the app menu.
- Go to the Alarming Signal tab (bell icon in the bottom menu).
- Find the active alarm in the list and swipe it to the left – the Remove button will appear.
- To temporarily turn off (without deleting) tap the switch to the right of the alarm clock time.
If the alarm doesn't appear on the list, check the All Alarms tab or search inside the app (the magnifier in the top right corner). Sometimes the signals are created automatically through Google Assistant or third-party apps, which we'll talk about in the next section.
⚠️ Note: On some versions MIUI Redmi 8 alarm clocks can be duplicated in the Settings menu → Annexes → The clock → If the app's shutdown didn't work, check this section.
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Method 2: Quickly shut down via notification panel
When the alarm goes off, the quickest way to turn it off is to use the notification bar.
- When an alarm clock appears, swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification panel.
- Find a notification with the text Alarm: [time] and tap the button Disable or Stop.
- If there is no button, hold your finger on the notification and select Delete or Cancel.
On Redmi 8 with MIUI 12+, the notification panel can group signals. In this case, expand the group by clicking the arrow to the right of the Alarm Header. If the notification does not disappear after clicking Stop, this indicates a failure in the system service - you will need to reboot or reset the settings of the Watch application.
What to do if the notification panel does not respond?
Method 3: Disconnecting via Google Assistant or Voice Commands
If standard methods don't work, you can use a voice assistant, which is especially useful when the screen is locked or doesn't respond to touch.
- 🗣️ Say, “OK Google, turn off the alarm clock” (if Google Assistant is on).
- 🤖 Or, “Hi Mi, turn off the alarm” (for XiaoAI, Xiaomi’s built-in assistant).
- 🔊 If voice commands are not recognized, check the microphone settings in Settings → Special facilities → Voice input.
Important: for this method to work, it is necessary that:
- The microphone was enabled for Google or XiaoAI.
- The smartphone was connected to the Internet (for cloud processing commands).
- The alarm settings did not set a limit on voice shutdown (check Settings → Apps → Hours → Permissions).
⚠️ Note: On Redmi 8 with custom firmware (e.g. LineageOS), voice commands may not work due to the lack of proprietary Xiaomi drivers.
Method 4: Forced Stop of the Clock App
If the alarm continues to go off despite all attempts to turn it off, the Clock app may be malfunctioning, in which case a forced stop will help:
- Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Find the Watch (or DeskClock) in the list and open its settings.
- Press Forced Stop, then confirm the action.
- For reliability, clear the application cache (Clear cache button).
This method will temporarily turn off all alarm clocks, but after restarting the smartphone, they can recover. If the problem recurs, try resetting the application settings (Storage button → Reset), but note that this will remove all stored alarm clocks.
| Action. | The result | When to apply |
|---|---|---|
| Forced stopping | The alarm clock will shut down before the next application launch | If the alarm clock is not switched off in standard ways |
| Clearing the cache | Temporary errors are eliminated, but alarm clocks will persist | When the app “Clock” fails |
| Resetting the application settings | All alarms will be removed, settings will be reset. | If other methods do not help |
| Removal of updates | The factory version of the app will return | When you make mistakes after the “Clock” update |
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If alarms continue to go off after resetting your app settings, check for duplicate signals in your calendar or reminders. Sometimes events from Google Calendar automatically create alarm clocks in the background.
Method 5: Turning off the alarm clock through the developer mode
For power users, there is a radical method of disabling the alarm system service through the developer mode, which will help if the standard methods do not work due to deep failures in MIUI:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and click on MIUI Version 7 times.
- Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
- Find the Inactive Apps option and add to the list of com.android.deskclock (the “Clock” app).
- Reboot your smartphone.
This method will completely disable all alarms, including system reminders. To return functionality, remove the application from the list of inactive. Use it only as a last resort, as this may affect the operation of other services dependent on DeskClock (for example, timers or event reminders).
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Through the notification panel |
Voice commands |
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Problem Solving: The alarm clock does not turn off or triggers spontaneously
If none of the methods did not help, the reason may lie in the following:
- 🔄 Application Conflict: Several alarm clock apps are installed (e.g. Google Clock) + Check all possible signals.
- 🛠️ Firmware failure: On Redmi 8 with unofficial firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), the alarm clocks may not work properly.
- ⚡ Battery Optimization: If the Watch app has aggressive optimization enabled, alarm clocks may fail or duplicate. → Battery → Optimizing the battery.
- 📱 Hardware problems: Damage to the speaker or power buttons can simulate the alarm clock. Check your smartphone for physical malfunctions.
If the alarm goes off at random times, the cause may be:
- Automatic reminders from Google Calendar or Mi Calendar.
- Geolocation services that trigger location-based alarms (such as the Smart Alarm in MIUI).
- Viruses or malicious applications that mimic system signals.
To diagnose, install the Alarm Monitor app from Google Play, which will show you which app is triggering the alarm.
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If the alarm goes off at night for no apparent reason, check the MIUI Sleep Mode settings. In some firmware versions, this mode may conflict with alarm clocks, especially if the Automatic Shutdown function is enabled.