How to permanently turn off the alarm clock on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

An alarm clock on Xiaomi can be a real test if it goes off again minutes after the first signal.This feature, designed for those who sleep dead, often annoys users who wake up the first time. Unfortunately, in recent versions of MIUI, the re-boot setting is hidden so deep that many owners of Redmi, POCO or Mi simply can not find it.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to turn off the alarm clock, from the obvious to the hidden, how to do this on different versions of firmware (including MIUI 14 and HyperOS), which models support this feature, and what to do if the standard settings don’t work, and why the alarm clock sometimes keeps repeating even after all options are turned off.

Important: the instructions are relevant for all modern Xiaomi devices, including Redmi Note 12/13, POCO X5/F5, Mi 11/12/13 and other models based on Android 12-14. If your smartphone is older than 2019, some menu items may differ - we will mention this too.

Why the alarm clock on Xiaomi repeats: the reasons and logic of work

The snooze function is the default MIUI firmware, which aims to give the user an extra 5-10 minutes of sleep if they don't turn off the alarm in time, but in practice, it often has the opposite effect: instead of waking up quietly, you get a series of annoying sounds that make it difficult to concentrate.

The main reasons why the alarm clock repeats:

• 🔄 Repeat mode is enabled in the alarm settings (even if you have not explicitly activated it).
• ⏱️ Automatic operation 5-10 minutes after the first signal (standard behavior) MIUI).
• 📱 Sync error with Google Clock or Mi Account (if you use cloud alarms).
• 🔊 Conflict with other apps (e.g. Sleep as Android or Alarmy).
• 📲 Update of the firmware, after which the settings were reset.

Interesting fact: in MIUI 12 and older, the re-enactment algorithm has become smarter. Now the system analyzes how fast you turn off your alarm. If you do it too quickly (within 1-2 seconds), MIUI can count that you are asleep and automatically turn on the replay after 5 minutes. This behavior cannot be turned off through the standard menu - additional actions will be required.

Method 1: Disabling the repeat in the standard “Clock” application

The most obvious method is to change the settings in the native Clock app, but there are pitfalls: depending on the version of MIUI, the path to settings may differ. Let's look at both.

For MIUI 13-14 and HyperOS:

1. Open the Clock app (icon with dial).
2. Go to the Alarm tab.
3. Click on an existing alarm clock or create a new (+) alarm.
4. Scroll down to the Repeat block and tap it.
5. In the menu that opens, uncheck all ticks (including Repeat in 5 minutes or Snooze).
6. Save the changes with the Done button.

For MIUI 11-12 and older models (Redmi Note 8/9, Mi 9/10):

• 🔹 Open the clock. → Alarm clock.
• 🔹 Press the right alarm clock.
• 🔹 At the bottom of the screen, find the Snooze switch and turn it off.
• 🔹 If you do not have an option, check the Advanced section).

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO X3 or Redmi 9A) The replay option can be hidden behind a long tap on the alarm clock. Try to hold your finger to the time of the alarm for 2-3 seconds - sometimes this opens up an additional menu.

Method 2: Use of alternative alarm clock applications

If the standard Watch app stubbornly ignores your settings, the solution is to set a third-party alarm clock.

• ✅ Full control over re-activation (can be permanently disabled).
• ✅ Additional features: smooth awakening, shutdown tasks, integration with smart lamps.
• ✅ No binding to updates MIUI (settings won't reset).

The best apps to replace a standard alarm clock:

To avoid conflicts completely:

1. Install the selected application.
2. Open the settings of the standard clock and turn off all alarm clocks.
3. In the new app, set the alarm and explicitly turn off the repeat (usually called Snooze or Repeat alarm).
4. Set the application to Auto Run in the phone settings (Settings → Applications → Permissions → Auto Run).

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If the alarm clock is still repeated after you set it, check if it is duplicated in the standard Watch app. Sometimes MIUI automatically creates copies of the alarm clock when synchronized with your Mi Account.

Method 3: Reset the settings of the “Clock” application

If the alarm clock persists despite all the manipulations, the problem may lie in the damaged settings of the Watch app, in which case the factory reset will help.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Clock in the list and tap it.
3. Select Storage (Storage).
4. Click Clear Data and confirm the action.
5. Return to the app and create the alarm again, immediately turning off the replay.

⚠️ Note: This method will remove all your alarm clocks and timers, including history.If you use cloud sync via Mi Account, check first if the data is stored in the cloud (see Settings section). → Synchronization in the app Watch).

After resetting the Watch app, it may be necessary to restart the smartphone to make the changes take effect.Otherwise, the alarm clock may continue to work on the old settings until the system restarts.

Method 4: Disable alarm clock synchronization with Mi Account

Many users are unaware that MIUI syncs alarm clocks to Mi Account by default, which means that even after you turn off the repeat on one device, settings can be “pulled up” from another gadget (such as a Xiaomi Watch or tablet).

Steps to turn off synchronization:

1. Open the Watch app.
2. Go to Profile → Settings (the gear icon in the upper right corner).
3. Find the Alarm Sync section and turn it off.
4. If you do not have an option, check Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Synchronization and uncheck the tick from the Watch.

It is also recommended that:

• 🔗 Untie Xiaomi smart watches from alarm clocks (in the Mi Fitness or Zepp Life app).
• 📵 Remove Duplicate Alarms in the Mi Cloud Web Version (https://i.mi.com).
• 🔄 Reboot the smartphone after the changes.

Method 5: Manual editing of system files (for advanced ones)

If all of the above methods fail, the last option is editing system files, which is only suitable for users with unlocked bootloader and root rights, since it requires access to system partitions.

⚠️ Attention: Mistakes can lead to data loss or smartphone failure.If you are unsure of your skills, skip this section.

Instructions:

1. Install a file manager with root support (such as Root Explorer or Solid Explorer).
2. Cross the path: /data/data/com.android.deskclock/shared_prefs/ (for MIUI path may differ: /data/data/com.miui.clock/shared_prefs/).
3. Find the file. com.android.deskclock_preferences.xml (or MIUI).
4. Open it in the text editor and find the line with snooze_enabled.
5. Change the value from true to false, save the file.
6. Reset the device.

Alternative method (via ADB):

adb shell settings put global alarm_snooze_enabled 0

This command disables the alarm clock repeat at the system level, but may not work on some versions of MIUI.

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Editing system files is a last resort, and 90% of the time, the problem is solved by standard settings or resetting the Watch app.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even after you turn off the repeat, the alarm clock can continue to fire again, and let's look at the typical user errors and how to fix them.

Error 1: Changes not saved

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14 and HyperOS, after changing the alarm settings, press Save in the upper right corner. If you just leave the menu with a cross, the settings will not apply.

Mistake 2: Conflict with energy conservation

• 🔋 Check if the Watch app has been added to the Battery Optimization list (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).
• 🔌 Turn off the optimization for the Watch and reboot the phone.

Mistake 3: Duplicate alarm clocks

Sometimes MIUI creates shadow copies of alarm clocks that don't appear on the main list, but they work.

1. Open the clock and go to the alarm clock control.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Hidden Alarms.
3. Delete all unnecessary recordings.

Error 4: Update of the firmware

After the MIUI update, the alarm settings may reset.

• 📲 Before updating, back up your alarm clocks through Settings. → System system → Backup.
• 🔄 After the update, check the replay settings – they could return to default values.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions