How to put a reminder on Xiaomi Redmi 9: all the ways from alarm clock to voice commands

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but its reminder management capabilities often go unnoticed. Mientras que muchos usuarios are limited to a standard alarm clock, the device offers at least 5 different ways to create a reminder: from an integrated calendar to integration with Google Assistant and Mi AI. In this article, we will analyze each method with the nuances of setting, compare their convenience and tell you how to avoid typical errors (for example, why reminders sometimes do not work in the background).

Redmi 9 features a MIUI shell that extends the standard Android features significantly. Not only are there classic alarm clocks, but there are smart reminders that are based on location, sleep time, or even battery power. However, not all of these features are enabled by default. For example, in MIUI versions below 12.5, geolocation reminders are only linked after manual activation in privacy settings. We'll show you how to do this, and we'll also reveal little-known features like how to put a reminder via fast commands on a lock screen.

1. Standard alarm clock: a simple but limited method

The most obvious option is to use the built-in Watch app, which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones and allows you to create both disposable and repetitive alarms, but this method has a significant disadvantage: the alarm only works at a specified time, without the possibility of being linked to the event (for example, “remind 30 minutes before a meeting”).

To put a reminder through the alarm clock:

• 🕒 Open the Watch app (icon with dial on the home screen).
• 🔔 Go to the Alarm tab in the lower menu.
• ➕ Press the button. + lower-right.
• ⏰ Set a time, select repetition days (if necessary) and save.

⚠️ Warning: If the alarm doesn’t work, check the permissions of the Watch app in Settings → Annexes → Application management → The clock → Permits. Often after updating MIUI Notification access is reset.

For those who want more flexibility, there's a workaround: you can create an alarm clock with a delayed alarm, like setting it at 7:00, but the description says "Get up at 7:30," but it's uncomfortable if you want to remind them of a specific event, not a fixed time.

2. Google Calendar: Synchronization Reminders

If your Redmi 9 has a Google account set up, the built-in Google Calendar will be a more powerful tool, where you can create events with notifications in advance (for example, 10 minutes, an hour or a day), and tie them to a specific date and time, the main advantage is synchronization between devices: a reminder will appear on your phone, on your computer, and even on a smartwatch.

Instructions for creating a reminder:

1. Open the Google Calendar app (if not, install it from the Play Market).
2. Click the + button in the lower right corner and select the Event.
3. Fill in the fields: 📅 Title (e.g., “Buy milk"). ⏰ Date and time (you can choose "All Day" for events without a precise time). 🔔 Notification – set up how many minutes/hours to remember.

Save the event.

An important nuance: by default, Google Calendar only displays notifications in banner form. To be accompanied by sound and vibration, go to Calendar Settings → Notifications → Sound and vibration and activate the appropriate options.

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3. "Notes" appendix: reminders with text and images

Few people know, but the standard Notes app in MIUI also supports reminders, which is useful if you want to save not only time, but also additional information: a shopping list, a photo of a document or even a voice record, for example, you can create a note "Buy medicines" with a photo of a prescription and attach a notification to it for a specific time.

How it works:

1. Open the Notes app (yellow icon with pencil).
2. Create a new note or open an existing one.
3. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Reminder.
4. Set a date, time and repetition (if necessary).
5. Save the changes.

The important difference is that Mi AI creates reminders locally (they don’t sync with other devices), and Google Assistant stores them in your Google account, and if you use multiple devices often, the second option is more reliable.

⚠️ Attention: Voice reminders via Mi AI may not work if the microphone access for the Mi application is disabled in the settings AI. Check the permissions in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Mi AI → Permits.

5.Smart location reminders

One of the most useful but little-known features of MIUI is geolocation reminders, for example, you can set up a Buy Bread notification that will automatically work when you walk up to the supermarket, which is hidden in the Security app (the shield icon) and requires you to pre-set up.

How to activate:

1. Open the Security app.
2. Go to Smart Features (or Tools, depending on the version of MIUI).
3. Select Reminders by location.
4. Then, click on the reminder and point out: 📍 Location (address or point on the map). 🔔 Reactivity radius (e.g. 200 meters from the store). 🔔 Text of the reminder.

Save the settings.

This feature works through Google Maps, so you need GPS enabled and internet access, and note that MIUI versions below 12.5 may not work if the security location settings are disabled.

Third-party applications: when standard functions are few

If the built-in Redmi 9 tools don't suit you, you can install customized reminder apps, such as:

• 📱 Todoist – to create tasks with subtasks, labels, and priorities.
• 🔔 TickTick – Supports location reminders and voice input.
• 🗓️ Any.do – integrates with the calendar and allows you to schedule tasks for the week.
• 🤖 Bixby Reminder (if installed) – for users who want to use voice commands from Samsung.

Advantages of third-party applications:

• ✅ Cross-platform synchronization (e.g. between phone and computer).
• ✅ Extended features (repeated tasks, shared access, integration with other services).
• ✅ Customizable appearance of notifications.

There are, however, downsides:

• ⚠️ Some features (such as TickTick geo-reminders) require a paid subscription.
• ⚠️ Apps consume extra battery due to background activity.

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If you often forget about tasks, set up repeated notifications in a third-party application (for example, Todoist), for example, you can make a reminder to “Drink water” appear every 2 hours until you tick the task completed.

Typical problems and their solutions

Sometimes reminders on Redmi 9 don't work or don't work properly, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

Problem 1: Reminders don't appear

• 🔕 Check if notifications for the app (such as the Watch or Calendar) are disabled in Settings → Notifications.
• 🔋 Make sure your phone is on Do Not Disturb with exceptions for important notifications.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes background processes MIUI "hang".

Problem 2: Geo-reminders don't work

• 📍 Check if it's on. GPS in settings (Settings) → Location).
• 🌐 Make sure the Security app has access to geodata.
• 📶 Poor Internet connection can interfere with location.

Problem 3: Voice reminders are not saved

• 🎤 Check the language of the voice assistant (must be Russian).
• 🔊 Make sure the microphone is not busy with another application (e.g. recording voices).
• 📲 Update the Mi app AI Google to the latest version.

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If reminders stopped working after the MIUI update, reset the settings of the notification application (such as “Clock” or “Calendar”). To do this, go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → [Application] → Storage → Clear Data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi Redmi 9