How to turn off the alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi 9: Step-by-step instructions

Many Xiaomi smartphone owners face a situation where you need to quickly change the sound settings or completely remove the morning reminder. On Redmi 9 series models, the wake-up timer control has its own features that may not be obvious at first glance. Standardly turning off the sound does not always mean that the feature is turned off forever, and this often leads to unpleasant surprises the next day.

In the MIUI operating system that is installed on Redmi 9, not only the system application but also cloud-based synchronization services are responsible for the operation of timers, which is why simply pressing the turn off button may not give the desired result, unless you take into account a number of software nuances, the user needs to understand the difference between temporarily shutting down for a single time and completely removing a task from the list.

In this guide, we will take a look at all the methods available to manage your wake-up schedule, how to find hidden settings, prevent accidental launch, and what to do if standard methods don’t work. Deleting a task through the editing menu is the only way to ensure that your phone doesn’t make sound at a given time.

Basic management through a standard application

The easiest way to manage your schedule is to use the built-in Watch app. On your desktop or in the app menu, find the icon with the image of the clock, which is a system tool for working with time. Once you run, you will see a list of all the active and inactive tasks that were created before.

To temporarily shut down, you just have to press the switch to the right of the right of the right time, and it changes from blue to gray, which means deactivation.

• 📱 Click on the icon of the Clock app on the home screen.
• ⏰ Find the alarm clock you want to change.
• 🔘 Touch the tumbler on the right to move it to the "off" position».

If you want to change the time or days of repetition, just tapping the switch is not enough, you have to click on the line itself with time to open the menu of detailed settings, and you can adjust the repetition settings, the melody and the vibration.

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Use the “Delay” function only if you plan to wake up in 5-10 minutes, otherwise it is better to completely turn off the alarm clock so as not to disrupt sleep.

The app interface also has a Smart Alarm feature that can automatically turn on the signal on working days, check if this option is activated if the phone rings at unexpected times, and you can turn it off in the general settings of the app by going to the gear section.

Completely removing a task from the list

Often, users want to not just turn off the sound, but completely discard the reminder that is no longer relevant. Unlike temporary deactivation, deleting requires additional actions hidden in the context menu, which is especially useful for one-off meetings or events that have already passed.

To delete a task, you have to press it and hold your finger for one to two seconds, and the alternative is to open the task editing and find the delete button at the bottom of the screen or in the three-dot menu, and once confirmed, the record will disappear from the list forever.

MIUI can request confirmation of an operation to prevent the accidental deletion of important reminders, and if you delete a task by mistake, you can only restore it by creating a new one manually, since the Remote Alarm Recycle Bin feature is not in the standard app.

When you delete recurring events, the system will ask if you want to remove only the current instance or all future occurrences. Read the text of the pop-up carefully so you don't lose settings for the whole week or month ahead.

Customization of the volume and melody of the signal

One common cause of discomfort is too loud or, conversely, a quiet signal. On the Xiaomi Redmi 9, the alarm clock volume is adjusted separately from the volume of the media and the call. This means that even if the phone is in silent mode, the alarm can go off.

To adjust the sound level, press the volume button on the side of the case, and then tap the three-point icon or the down arrow on the scale that appears. Open the slider with the bell that is responsible for the wake-up timers. Moving the slider to the left will reduce the volume, until complete silence.

⚠️ Setting a minimum alarm volume may cause you to not hear the signal, even if the phone vibrates.

The choice of melody also affects the perception of sound. Standard MIUI tunes are sharp enough to wake up, but they can be replaced with any song from the device's memory. To do this, select "Sound" in the task settings and find the desired track in the local storage.

Remember to check the speaker condition. If the speaker is contaminated or covered with a cover, the sound can be deaf even at maximum volume. Regular cleaning of the speaker grid will help avoid problems with the audibility of the signal.

The problem with auto-starting alarm clock on Xiaomi

The MIUI shell features aggressive power optimization that can interfere with background applications. However, the Watch system application has special permissions that allow it to run even after restarting or cleaning up memory, and users sometimes want to ban auto-start, but the system resists it.

To check permissions, go to Settings → Apps → All apps. Search in the “Clock” list and go to “Other permissions.” Make sure that Autostart is active if you want the alarm to work correctly. If your goal is to completely disable the call, this item should be deactivated, but this is not recommended.

There's also a Power off alarm, which allows the phone to turn on itself at a given time, even if it's been turned off completely, and it's hardware-based and works at the device's BIOS level, so you can't software-based disable it through your application settings -- just keep the phone on.

If you find that the alarm clock is not ringing, check whether the phone is worth it in Do Not Disturb mode with the setting to block all sounds.In some versions of the firmware, this mode takes precedence over system timers.

Using a voice assistant to manage

Redmi 9 owners can use Google Assistant or Xiao AI (global versions may have limited functionality) to control quickly. Voice commands allow you to turn off or create a new alarm without having to unlock the screen and search for an app.

To use this feature, say an activating phrase like, "OK, Google," and then say, "Switch off my alarm at 7:00 a.m.," and the system recognizes the request and makes changes to the schedule, which is a convenient way to quickly adjust your plans without turning away from other things.

• 🎙️ Activate the voice assistant with a button or phrase.
• 🗣️ Make a clear command to switch off or change time.
• ✅ Wait for visual or voice confirmation of the action.

Voice control is especially useful when hands are busy or the phone is far away, but it requires an active Internet connection to work, because the request is processed on the company's servers. Without the network, the command may not execute.

Note that the accuracy of command recognition depends on the diction and noise level in the room, and if the system didn't understand the command the first time, try to formulate it more simply, such as "Delete the alarm for tomorrow."

Third-party applications as an alternative

If you don’t like the standard Redmi 9 functionality, you can always install a third-party app from the Google Play Market. There are many programs, such as Alarmy or Sleep Cycle, that offer advanced features: tasks to turn off, analysis of sleep phases and integration with fitness trackers.

When installing third-party software, you need to give it permissions, find a new app in your phone's settings and let it run in the background, access to the microphone (if necessary) and auto-start. Without those permissions, Android can kill the process and the signal won't sound.

Third-party alarm clocks often have more flexible settings for repeating events, such as “every second Wednesday of the month” or “only odd numbers,” a flexibility that Xiaomi’s standard app doesn’t offer.

⚠️ Warning: Setting a large number of third-party alarms can lead to application conflict and increased battery consumption.

In addition, some apps require you to purchase a subscription to access full features.Before installing, read reviews and system requirements carefully to make sure you are compatible with your version of MIUI.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Properly configuring permissions and turning off aggressive energy saving is a guarantee that your Redmi 9 alarm clock will work on time.