How to turn off the alarm on your Xiaomi phone: all the ways (including hidden)

An alarm clock on a Xiaomi smartphone can be a real headache if it is triggered at the wrong time – during an important meeting, in the cinema or in the middle of the night due to a randomly set time. Unlike other brands, MIUI firmware has its own alarm control features that are not always obvious to users. For example, some models (such as the Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5) duplicate signals through the standard Watch app and Google Clock, which complicates the process of disconnecting.

In this article, we will look at all the possible ways to deactivate the alarm clock, from basic to hidden, including shutting down through system settings, forcing the app to stop, and even resetting the time settings. We will focus on the problems faced by device owners on MIUI 14/15, where the alarm control interface has undergone changes. If you are tired of intrusive signals or just want to understand the functionality of your Xiaomi, read on.

1. Standard method: disabling through the application "Clock"

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Watch (dial icon) app, but even here there are nuances: depending on the version of MIUI, the path to the alarm settings may differ. For example, on the Xiaomi 13 Pro with MIUI 15, the menu was simplified, and on the Redmi 10C with MIUI 13, the old interface remained.

Instructions for most models:

• 📱 Open the Watch app (if you don’t find it, check the Tools folder).
• ⏰ Go to the Alarm tab (usually at the bottom of the screen).
• 🔘 Find the active alarm clock in the list and move the slider to the right (it will turn gray).
• 🗑️ To remove the alarm clock permanently, click on it and select Delete.

If the alarm clock does not turn off through the slider, check:

• 🔄 Is the Repeat mode enabled (e.g., "Every day" or "On weekdays").
• 🔔 Is the Smart Alarm function activated in the application settings (it can automatically turn on the signal).
• 📲 Does the alarm clock have a duplicate in Google Clock (more on this below).

Make sure the alarm clock doesn’t repeat every day.|

Check for duplicates in Google Clock|

Turn off the Smart Alarm function in the settings |

Update the Clock app to the latest version-->

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F4) post-update MIUI 14 alarm clocks can be "reset" after the phone is restarted. This is a firmware bug, the solution is described in the section on resetting time settings.

2. Turn off the alarm clock via Google Clock (if installed)

Many Xiaomi users are installing Google Clock as an alternative to the standard app, and the problem is that both apps can run in parallel, and turning off the alarm clock in one doesn't guarantee silence. For example, if you turn off the signal in the Watch but forget about Google Clock, the phone will still wake you up.

How to turn off the alarm clock in Google Clock:

1. Open the Google Clock app (an icon with a white dial on a colored background).
2. Go to the Alarm tab.
3. Press the active alarm and move the slider On. in the position Off..
4. To remove completely, tap three points in the upper right corner of the alarm clock and select Remove.

If Google Clock is not installed, but the alarm is still triggered, check:

• 🔍 Are there other alarm apps installed (e.g. Sleep as Android or Alarmy).
• 📱 Is the alarm clock activated via Google Assistant (OK, Google, set the alarm on the Google Assistant...").

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Google Clock|

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3. Forced stop of the Clock app (if the alarm clock does not turn off)

Sometimes the alarm goes off even after the interface is turned off, and this can be due to a malfunction in the Watch app, in which case a forced stop helps:

Steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the watch (or Clock) in the list and tap it.
3. Select Forced Stop (button at the bottom of the screen).
4. Confirm the action by pressing OK.

After that, the alarm will stop working until the next time the Clock is launched.

• ⏱️ All active timers and stopwatches will reset.
• 🔄 After restarting the phone, the app will start automatically, and the alarm clock can start again.

4. Turn off the alarm clock through notification (quick way)

If the alarm has already set, but you want to turn it off again (for example, after 10 minutes), you can do it directly from the notification bar:

Instructions:

1. When the alarm goes off, unlock the screen (if it is locked).
2. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
3. Find a notification from the Clock with the text "Alarm clock went off" or similar.
4. Slip on the notification – the application Clock with an active alarm clock will open.
5. Turn it off with a slider or remove it.

On some models (such as Xiaomi 12T), the notification has a button to turn off – press it to deactivate the alarm without going to the app.

⚠️ Warning: If you just clicked Delay in the notification, the alarm will go off again in 10 minutes.To turn it off permanently, be sure to go to the Watch app and move the slider.

5. Reset date and time settings (if the alarm clock is switched on by itself)

On devices with MIUI 12-15, sometimes a bug occurs in which alarm clocks activate themselves after a system update or reset, which is associated with a conflict in the time settings, solves the problem of resetting the date and time parameters:

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
2. Turn off the Auto-Date and Time option.
3. Manually set the current date and time (for example, 1 minute ahead).
4. Turn back on Autodetermination.
5. Reboot the phone.

After this procedure, all alarm clocks will be reset and you will have to reset them, but the problem of spontaneous switching on will disappear.

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Resetting the date and time is a last resort, so try updating the Clock app or restarting your phone before you do.

6.Switching off the alarm clock via ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can turn off the alarm clock via Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which is suitable for devices with an unlocked bootloader or USB debugging enabled. Attention: the wrong ADB commands can disrupt the system. Use this method only if you are confident in your actions.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode (go to Settings → About Phone and tap on MIUI version 7 times).
2. Activate Debugging by USB in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC and open the command line (or terminal).
4. Enter the command to check the connection: Adb devices should appear the name of your device.
5. Turn off all alarms with the command: adb shell am broadcast -a com.android.deskclock.ALARM_DONE

If you need to remove a specific alarm clock, first find its ID:

adb shell content query --uri content://com.android.deskclock/Alarms

Then delete by ID (e.g. 5):

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.deskclock/Alarms --where "id=5"

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB It may vary depending on the version MIUI Some devices (e.g. Xiaomi Mi 11) use com.miui.clock instead of com.android.deskclock. Check the Watch app package via adb shell pm list packages | grep clock.

7 Problems and Solutions: Why the Alarm Don't Turn Off

If you have tried all the ways, but the alarm continues to go off, the cause may lie in one of the following factors:

• 🔄 Application conflict: You have multiple alarm clocks set (e.g., a clock) + Google Clock + Sleep Cycle.Solution: Remove all but one.
• 📱 Firmware failure: On MIUI 14 is known for a bug in which alarm clocks are activated after an update. Solution: reset the time settings (section 5) or roll back to a previous firmware version.
• 🔔 Smart alarm clock: function in settings → The clock → A smart alarm clock can automatically turn on the signals. Solution: turn it off.
• 🔋 Charge savings: If Ultra-saving mode is enabled, it can block alarm clocks from turning off. Solution: add the Watch app to exceptions.

If the problem persists, check:

• 📌 Have automation profiles (e.g., Google Assistant or MacroDroid) been installed that include a schedule alarm clock.
• 🔒 Are the time settings blocked by the device administrator (relevant for work phones).

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Before resetting or using ADB, try the simplest solution: reboot your phone, which helps to reset your alarm clocks in 30 percent of cases.

FAQ: Frequent questions about alarm clocks on Xiaomi