Time management on a smartphone is a critical feature for millions of users, and the Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro is no exception to this list of popular devices. Sometimes there is a situation when the standard alarm starts ringing at unskilled times, or the user simply wants silence on the weekend, not wanting to completely remove the installed reminders. Understanding how exactly the shutdown mechanism works, avoids stress and unforeseen awakenings.
In the MIUI operating system on which the phone's software is based, the process of deactivating the alarm clock may seem obvious, but there are nuances that are often overlooked. For example, the difference between temporarily shutting down and completely removing a task can confuse an inexperienced user, which is why it is important to clearly distinguish between the methods of managing the system clock in order to control your schedule effectively.
In this article, we will take a look at all the possible ways to control alarms, from simple actions in the interface to adjusting specific parameters that can affect the signal, learn how to quickly turn off a ringing phone, how to turn off a replay in 10 minutes, and how to make the alarm go off even in Do Not Disturb mode.
Basic way to disconnect through the app Watch
The most common scenario faced by the owner of Xiaomi is the need to turn off an already installed, but not yet active alarm clock. The standard application, which is preinstalled in the factory, provides an intuitive interface for managing time stamps. To access the settings, you just need to unlock the device screen and find the corresponding icon on the desktop or in the Tools folder.
Once the app is launched, you'll see a list of all the reminders you've created before. Active alarms are usually marked with a switch on to the right of the time. To temporarily stop receiving the beep at the appointed time, you just need to tap the switch. It will change its color (usually from orange to gray) and shift to the left, which will mean putting the task into sleep mode without removing it from the device's memory.
If your goal is to remove the reminder completely from the list, since it is no longer relevant, you will need to perform a retention action or use a context menu. Long finger pressing on a line over time causes a pop-up with options where you can select Delete. This action is irreversible through the Cancel button within one session, so you should be careful when cleaning the list.
☑️ Checking alarm clock settings
It is worth noting that in new versions of the MIUI shell, the interface may differ slightly, but the logic of the switches remains the same for the entire ecosystem.
Emergency shutdown of the ringing signal
When the alarm goes off, you need to react quickly, especially if you're in a public place or meeting. The Redmi 8 Pro lock screen displays a special window with large control buttons at the time the alarm is triggered. The standard action to stop the sound completely is to press the Stop or Turn off button, which is usually located on the left or right depending on the interface version.
But there is a Snooze feature that often leads to confusion: If you accidentally hit the screen or press the wrong button, the phone will stop talking, but after 10 minutes (standard interval), the signal will repeat. This can be an unpleasant surprise if you were planning to turn off the alarm completely. To avoid this, always look carefully at the inscription above the button before touching.
⚠️ Warning: If the phone is down screen or in your pocket, the proximity sensor can lock the touch screen without pressing the switch button, in which case you must first remove the device or flip it.
For those who prefer physical interaction, many Xiaomi models allow you to turn off the signal sound by pressing any of the volume buttons once, a feature that is customized in the menu of the app itself and is extremely useful in the dark, when looking for a button on the Stop screen in the dark is uncomfortable and the bright glowing screen blinds the eyes.
Setup of repeated alarm clocks and exceptions
Managing recurring events is a more complex task, requiring an understanding of the logic of how the calendar works in MIUI. Often users want the alarm to ring only on working days, but forget to turn it off for the weekend. To edit the repetition settings, you need to click on the arrow or gear next to a specific alarm clock in the list to reveal additional settings.
In the menu that opens, you'll see days of the week marked with letters or circles, and you can choose specific days (e.g., Pn, Sr, Pt) or set "Every Day" mode, if you need to temporarily skip a call on a particular day without removing the alarm completely, you can use the "Skip Next" feature, which appears in the context menu after a long press on the active alarm clock.
There is also the option to set up a Smart Alarm Watch that analyzes your schedule and can shift the call time if you haven’t used your phone on the weekend.This feature can be both useful and annoying, so its status is also recommended to be checked in the general settings of the application.
What is a smart alarm clock in MIUI?
Remember that the change in the repeat settings only applies to future launches. If you change the schedule from Daily to Workday on Friday night, the alarm will not go off on Saturday, but the previous settings on the system at the time of the change do not affect.
The Impact of the Do Not Disturb Mode and the Sleep Profile
One of the most common reasons the alarm clock doesn't ring (or rings when it shouldn't) is to conflict with system profiles. Do Not Disturb (DND) mode is designed to block all incoming calls and notifications, but by default it misses the alarm clock signals. However, the user can manually change this behavior, which will lead to silence at the scheduled time.
To check the alarm settings in this mode, go to Settings → Sound and vibration → Do not disturb. There is an alarm that needs to be activated. If you turn off this switch, even the alarm clock activated in the Watch app will be silent while the silence mode is on, which is an important nuance for those who use automatic DND on schedule.
In addition, Xiaomi has a separate sleep profile (or sleep mode) that is often confused with a regular alarm clock, which can restrict app use and change the design of the lock screen. It is important to distinguish: the alarm is a tool for waking up, and sleep mode is a tool for limiting phone use before rest.
| Parameter | Do Not Disturb mode | Profile "Sleep" | Regular regime |
|---|---|---|---|
| The sound of the alarm clock | Depends on the setting. | Always working. | Always working. |
| Vibration. | Disconnected. | Could be limited. | On. |
| Notifications | Silent. | Hidden. | Full access |
| Incoming calls | Reset | They may be limited. | Call. |
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Check if you have an automatic Do Not Disturb mode from 23:00 to 07:00. If the alarm clock is at 06:30, and the rule blocks the sound of alarm clocks, you risk sleeping.
Problems with volume and melody selection
Sometimes users try to turn off the alarm clock by simply turning the volume down, but they find that the alarm still sounds, which is because in Android, and in MIUI in particular, the alarm clock volume is controlled by a separate slider, independent of the volume of the media or the call. Even if the phone is silent, the alarm clock will ignore this restriction unless the settings indicate otherwise.
To control this, press the volume buttons on the Redmi 8 Pro body and press the arrow or triplet to unfold the full adjustment panel. Find a slider with a bell (not a note, but a bell) on it. If you lower it to zero, the alarm will formally remain on, but it will not make a sound. However, this is a risky method, since it is easy to forget to return the volume back.
Also worth paying attention to the tune you choose. If you set a silence or a very quiet file as your signal, it's equivalent to turning off the sound. In the standard app, you can choose the built-in Xiaomi tunes that are volume optimized, or download your tracks. Make sure the tune file is not corrupted and is available in the device's memory.
⚠️ Attention: When you connect a Bluetooth headset or headphones, the alarm clock sound can be played through them, not through the phone speaker.If you sleep with headphones, this is normal, but if the headset is in another room, you may not hear the signal.
Removing and resetting the app settings Watch
In cases where the alarm is behaving incorrectly, does not turn off or rings in a chaotic manner, you may need to completely reset the app settings or remove it (unless it is system-based, although it is usually built-in on Xiaomi).
To do the cleaning, follow the Settings → Apps → All apps, search the “Clock” (or “Alarm clock”) list. From the menu that opens, select “Clear” → “Clear all data.” This action will remove all alarms, timers and stopwatches you have installed, returning the application to its factory state. It is a radical but effective method of solving software glitches.
If a standard app cannot be removed (the Remove button is missing), it can be disabled if the MIUI version allows it to do so, or simply stop using it by installing an alternative from Google Play. Third-party apps like Alarmy or Sleep Cycle can completely replace the standard functionality and offer more flexible disabling settings, such as having to solve a math problem or shake the phone.
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Cleaning up the application's data is a "nuclear" solution, guaranteed to eliminate software errors, but requiring all alarm clocks to be re-set manually.