How to turn off the alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro: all ways (including emergency)

Why the Redmi 9 Pro’s alarm clock doesn’t turn off – and what to do about it

You woke up to the annoying Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro, reached for the phone, and the alarm goes off, the shutdown button doesn't work, the screen doesn't respond, or you just can't find where to turn it off on the menu. Familiar situation? At MIUI, alarms sometimes behave unpredictable: they can go off at the wrong time, duplicate or not go off in the standard way.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can turn off your alarm clock on the Redmi 9 Pro, from basic (via the Watch app) to emergency (when the system freezes). Special attention will be paid to the hidden features of MIUI 12/13/14, which allow you to control alarms even with the screen turned off or through voice commands. If your phone is stuck in alarm mode and does not respond to presses, here you will find a solution.

We warn you right away that some methods (e.g. forced reboot) can interrupt important processes if the phone is busy updating or transferring data, but 99% of the time they are safe, so follow the instructions.

Method 1: Standard shutdown via the “Clock” app

The most obvious, but not always the way to do it, is to turn off the alarm directly in the Watch app. On the Redmi 9 Pro, it's pre-installed and has an icon with a dial. Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Clock app (find it on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Go to the Alarming Signal tab (bell icon in the bottom menu).
3. Find the active alarm in the list and it will be illuminated in green or blue (depending on the MIUI version).
4. Tap the switch to the right of the alarm clock time to deactivate it. The color will change to gray.

If the alarm is ringing, but the screen is responding to the pressing:

• 🔔 Press the Stop (or Stop) button on the alarm screen.
• 🕒 If you need to turn off the alarm clock forever - after a break, go to the "Clock" and deactivate it, as described above.
• ⏰ For a temporary shutdown (only for today), use the Delay button (usually appears next to "Out»).

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Important! On the Redmi 9 Pro with MIUI 12 and later, alarms can sync with your Xiaomi account. If you turn off the alarm on one device, it can automatically appear on another (for example, on a tablet or second phone). To avoid this, go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Sync and turn off the alarms option.

Method 2: Quickly shut down via notification panel

If the alarm goes off and you don't have time to open the Clock app, you can use the notification panel, which works even if the screen is locked (if you set it right):

1. Swipe your finger down from the top of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find a notification called Alarm or Alarm (usually at the top of the list).
3. Tap the notification – the alarm screen will open with the buttons “Down and Delay”.
4. Press Out and then (if necessary) turn off the alarm permanently through the Clock app.

If the notification bar doesn’t open (for example, due to a MIUI failure), try:

• 🔓 Unlock the screen (if it is locked) – sometimes the alarm clock blocks swipes.
• 📱 Use gesture to call the notification bar (on Redmi 9 Pro, it is swipe down from the top edge with two fingers for full disclosure).
• 🔄 Reboot the phone by holding the power button for 10-15 seconds (if the alarm clock hovers).

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⚠️ Warning: If the alarm continues to ring after you press Down, check if the clock settings have a repeat of the signal. To do this, go to the alarm and see the Repeat option - it should be turned off or set to 1 time.

Method 3: Turning off volume buttons (hidden MIUI function)

Few people know, but on the Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro (and other MIUI smartphones), the alarm can be turned off without unlocking the screen — using volume buttons. This method works even if the phone is on the other side of the room and you don't want to get up:

1. When the alarm starts ringing, hold the volume button (top) for 2-3 seconds.
2. The sound should stop and a notification about the alarm clock turning off will appear on the screen.
3. If you need to postpone the alarm, hold the volume button (bottom).

This feature is enabled by default, but it can be turned off in the settings:

Settings → Applications → Watch → Turning off the alarm clock with volume buttons

If the option is deactivated, turn it on to use it in the future, and it's particularly useful.

• 🛏️ When the phone is far away and you don’t want to get up.
• 🚗 If the alarm goes off in the car and you need to quickly turn it off without being distracted from the road.
• 🔋 When the screen does not respond to touch (for example, due to cold weather or moisture).

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If the volume buttons don't work, check if they're clogged with dust. On the Redmi 9 Pro, it's a common problem - brush them gently with a toothpick (turning off the phone!).

Method 4: Voice control (for MIUI 12 and later)

If your Redmi 9 Pro runs MIUI 12/13/14, you can turn off the alarm with your voice – without touching the screen.

Instructions for Xiaomi Voice Assistant:

1. When the alarm rings, say “Hi Mi” or “Hey Xiao AI” (depending on the regional firmware).
2. After activating the assistant, say one of the commands: “Stop the alarm” “Stop the alarm” (on English firmware)

For Google Assistant:

1. Say, “OK Google” or “Hey Google.”
2. Then say “Stop alarm” or “Stop alarm.”

Option 2: Stop the Clock app (if the phone is responding but the alarm doesn’t turn off):

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the watch in the list and select it.
3. Click Stop (or Forced Stop)
4. Confirm the action – the alarm clock should stop sounding.

Option 3: Reset the settings of the Clock app (if the alarm clocks went off incorrectly):

1. Go to Settings → Apps → Clock → Storage.
2. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
3. ⚠️ Attention! It will remove all your alarm clocks and settings, and you'll have to recreate them.

⚠️ Warning: If the alarm on the Redmi 9 Pro is triggered on its own without your knowledge, check your phone for viruses.Some malicious apps can create hidden alarms. Use Xiaomi Security or Malwarebytes to scan.

More tips: how to avoid alarm clock problems on MIUI

To make the alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro work correctly, follow these recommendations:

• 🔄 Regularly update the firmware in new versions MIUI fix alarm bugs. Check the updates in Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📵 Turn off battery optimization for the Watch app: Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery → All applications → The clock → Without limitation, this will prevent alarm clocks from spontaneously shutting down due to energy savings.
• 🔔 Set a backup alarm if the main one doesn't work. For example, use Google Clock in parallel with the standard app.
• 🌙 Check your sleep schedule if you have Night Mode or Sleep in the sleep mode. MIUI, They can block the alarm clock. Turn them off in Settings. → Screen. → Night mode.

If you use alarm clocks often, install a third-party app like Sleep as Android or Alarmy, which offers more features (like tasks to turn off the alarm clock) and less bugs.

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On the Redmi 9 Pro, alarm clocks may fail due to aggressive MIUI battery optimization. Always add the Watch app to the exceptions!

FAQ: Frequent questions about alarm clocks on Xiaomi Redmi 9 Pro