How to change the alarm clock on Xiaomi: all the ways for smartphones and watches

The alarm clock on Xiaomi devices is not just a wake-up function, but a whole range of time management tools. From standard signal to smart scripts with screen backlight and adaptive volume, the capabilities depend on the model and version of MIUI. However, many users have difficulty trying to change the time, melody or repetition settings, especially if we are talking about new versions of the firmware, where the alarm menu interface has undergone major changes.

In this article, we will explore all the current ways to set the alarm clock on Redmi, POCO and Xiaomi smartphones (including the flagship series 13/14), as well as on the Mi Band and Xiaomi Watch smartwatches. You will learn how to bypass typical errors (for example, when the alarm goes off at the wrong time because of the wrong time zone), how to adjust the vibration instead of sound, and why changes sometimes do not persist.

How to open the alarm clock menu on Xiaomi

Before you change the settings, you need to find the alarm clock itself, and depending on the version of MIUI and the device model, the path to it may differ.

• 📱 Through the control panel: swipe down from the top of the screen and find the alarm icon (watch with a bell). Press and hold it, the app will open.
• 🔍 Search: Swipe down the home screen and type "Alarm clock" in the search box. The system will show the Watch app with the "Alarm clock" tab».
• 📌 By label: on some models (e.g, POCO F5) The Clock icon is hidden by default. Add it to the home screen via the app menu (long tap on the free space). → «Widgets» → «The clock»).
• ⚙️ Through Settings: Go to Settings → Annexes → The clock → The alarm clock, it works on all versions. MIUI, But it requires more action.

On the Mi Band 7/8 or Xiaomi Watch S3 smartwatch, the path is even easier: swipe right on the home screen to the “Alarm” tab or find it in the application menu (button at the bottom of the screen).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ The Watch icon may not be in the app menu if you have previously removed the standard app. In this case, restore it through Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Remote. → The clock.

How to change the alarm clock on Xiaomi smartphone

Once you open the Watch app, go to the alarm tab, and you'll see all the signals you've created, and you can change the time.

1. Click on an existing alarm clock (or tap the + if you create a new one).
2. Rotate the clock dial up/down to set the clock, then move on to the minutes.
3. Click "Ready" (check in the upper right corner).

On MIUI 13 and later, the smart wake function is activated, which triggers the alarm at the optimal moment for 30 minutes before the set time, analyzing the sleep phase (if sleep monitoring via Mi Fitness is enabled) to activate it:

• 🛌 In the alarm settings, turn on the “Smart Wake-up” switch».
• 📊 Make sure Mi Fitness allows access to sleep data (Profile) → Settings → Permits).

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If the alarm clock does not work after the change in time, check:

• 🔕 Do Not Disturb: It can block sound. Open Settings → Sound. → Do not disturb and add an alarm clock in the exception.
• 🔋 Battery optimization: on some models (Redmi Note 12) MIUI It kills background processes. Add "Clock" to exceptions: Settings → Battery → Optimization → Annexes → The clock → No restrictions.

Customization of melody and vibration

The standard alarm clock sounds on Xiaomi are quickly boring, and fortunately, they can be replaced by:

1. Open the alarm clock editing.
2. Slip on the field "Melody" (or "Sound").
3. Select one of the suggested ones or click Add (+) to download your file (formats:.mp3,.m4a,.wav).

For vibration:

• 📳 Turn on the “Vibration” switch in the alarm settings.
• 🔄 Nana MIUI 14 you can select the vibration pattern (short/long pulses) from the Vibration Type menu».

On the Mi Band and Xiaomi Watch, you can set the vibration only through the Mi Fitness app (the Profile → My Device → Alarm clock tab). You can not download the melody on the watch yourself - only standard signals are available.

Repeated alarm clock: days of the week and exceptions

If the alarm clock is not needed for a one-time occasion, but on a regular basis (for example, on weekdays), set up a repetition:

1. In the editing of the alarm clock, tap on the field "Repeat".
2. Select the days of the week (e.g., "Pn-Pt").
3. For exceptions (such as “except Saturday”), use manual mode: tick only the right days.

MIUI 14 has a feature called adaptive repeat, which automatically turns off the alarm clock on the weekend unless you manually set it.

• 📅 Turn on the “Adaptive Mode” switch in the replay settings.
• 🔄 Specify “working days” in the calendar (Settings) → System system → Date and time → Calendar).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with dual SIM-The alarm clock can be triggered twice if the time settings include synchronization with the network for each SIM Disable it for one of the maps: Settings → SIM-map → Time settings.

Synchronizing the alarm clock with other devices

If you have several Xiaomi gadgets (such as a smartphone and smartwatch), their alarm clocks can be synchronized through your Mi Account.

1. On your smartphone, open Settings → Xiaomi Account → Synchronization.
2. Turn on the "Clock and Alarm Switch".
3. On the Mi Band/Watch, update the data in Mi Fitness (pull the screen down).

Synchronization limitations:

• ❌ The alarm clock melodies are not transmitted to the clock, only the time and days of repetition.
• ❌ Nana POCO-Synchronization devices may not work due to firmware limitations.
• ✅ But canceling the alarm clock on one device will automatically cancel it on all synchronized devices.

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If the alarm clock on the Mi Band doesn’t sync, try removing it from the Mi Fitness and adding it again, often solving the problem with the “hung” settings.

Problem Solving: The alarm clock is not working

The most common complaint of users is that the alarm clock does not work at the set time.

If nothing helps, reset the settings of the Clock app:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Watch.
2. Click on “Storage” → “Clear Data” and “Clear Cache”.
3. Reset the device.

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Before resetting the Clock settings, export the alarm clocks manually (take screenshots or record the time) as they will be removed.

Hidden Alarm Watch Functions on Xiaomi

Few people know, but in the alarm clock Xiaomi has useful options that do not catch the eye:

• 🌅 Smooth awakening: in the alarm settings, turn on “Gradual Volume Increase” – the sound will increase over the course of the alarm. 10-30 seconds.
• 💡 Screen illumination: on MIUI 14 can be configured to gradually light up the screen 5 minutes before the signal (Alarm Settings) → Illumination).
• 📱 Alarm clock on phone turned off: on some models (Xiaomi 13 Ultra) the alarm will go off even if the device is turned off (provided the battery is not completely discharged).
• 🔄 Cancel by geolocation: the alarm can be tied to the location (for example, cancel automatically when you are far from home). → Location. → Geozones and make a rule.

The Xiaomi Watch S3 has a Quiet Alarm feature that vibrates and shows a notification but doesn't make a sound, which is handy if you're sleeping with someone and you don't want to wake them up.

1. Open Mi Fitness on your phone.
2. Go to the clock settings → «Alarm clock».
3. Turn on the "Silent Mode" switch.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the alarm clock on Xiaomi