How to put the weather on the main screen of the phone Xiaomi: all the ways

Xiaomi’s home screen weather widget is not just a decoration, but a useful tool for quick access to relevant information, which allows you to know the temperature, humidity and forecast for a few days ahead without opening a separate application, but not all users know how to add and customize this element on the MIUI desktop.

In this article, we will explore all the available ways to install the weather widget, from standard solutions to alternative applications, learn how to customize the display of data, change the style and eliminate possible errors, instructions will be suitable for all modern models of Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco based on MIUI 12-14.

1. Standard weather widget in MIUI: how to add

MIUI already has a weather widget pre-installed in its firmware, which is integrated with the Weather system app, to add to the home screen:

1. Press and hold your finger on the empty space of the desktop.
2. In the menu that appears, select Widgets.
3. Scroll through the list to the Weather section and select the size you want (e.g. 4×2).
4. Drag the widget to the free screen space.

If the widget doesn’t appear in the list, check if the Weather system app is disabled in the settings. Go to Settings → Apps → App Management → Weather and make sure it’s active.

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The standard widget supports several display styles: minimalist (temperature only), extended (with a 5-day forecast) and animated (with dynamic effects). To change the style, click on the widget and select Settings → Display Style.

2. Location and data sources setting

By default, the weather widget uses MIUI Weather data, but you can choose a different source or manually specify the city.

1. Open the Weather app.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to Data Source and select your preferred service (e.g. AccuWeather or Yahoo Weather).
4. In the Location section, enable automatic determination or add the city manually.

If the widget shows incorrect data, try changing the source or updating the information manually by pulling the screen down in the Weather app, and check if the power saving mode blocks the background operation of the application.

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3.Alternative weather widgets for Xiaomi

If you don't like the standard widget, you can install third-party solutions.

• 🌡️ Weather & Clock Widget – supports customization of fonts, colors and animations.
• ☀️ Transparent Clock & Weather – transparent design with customizable layers.
• 🌧️ 1Weather — Minimalist widget with radar maps.
• ❄️ Overdrop – Material Design with Dark Theme Support.

To install a third-party widget:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Press and hold your finger on the desktop, select Widgets.
3. Find the widget of the installed application and drag it to the screen.
4. Configure the display via the widget menu (usually available via tap).

Third-party widgets often offer more features than standard MIUI, but may require additional permissions (e.g., location access in the background).

4.Weather widget problems and their solutions

Sometimes the widget stops updating or displays incorrect data, and let's look at the typical errors and how to fix them:

If the widget still doesn’t work, try clearing the Weather app’s cache in the settings or reinstalling it via Google Play. On some Xiaomi models (like the Redmi Note 12) you may need to turn off the developer’s MIUI Optimization mode.

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To reset the widget, remove it from the screen and add it again, which often helps with freezes or display errors.

5. Hidden Weather Widget Functions in MIUI

Many users are unaware that the standard MIUI widget supports additional features:

• 🌅 Dynamic wallpaper: the widget can change the background of the desktop depending on the weather (rain, snow, sun).
• 📊 Pressure charts: in the extended mode, data on pressure and humidity for the week are displayed.
• 🔔 Notifications: You can set up alerts for sudden weather changes.
• 🌍 Multicity: displaying weather in multiple locations at the same time.

To activate these functions:

1. Open the Weather app.
2. Go to Settings. → Additional functions.
3. Enable the options you need (such as Dynamic Wallpaper or Weather Notifications).

On Xiaomi 13/14 series models, the widget supports integration with the MIOT smart home – it can automatically turn on the heater or air conditioner when the temperature changes.

6. Battery optimization for weather widget

Weather widgets consume energy because they update data regularly, so that they can reduce battery consumption without losing functionality.

• ⏳ Increase the refresh interval to 3-6 hours (in the Weather app settings).
• 📴 Turn off background geolocation if you use manual city input.
• 🔄 Ban Auto-Run for Unnecessary Weather Services.
• 🌙 Include a dark theme for the widget (saves charge on the widget) AMOLED-screen).

Check battery consumption in Settings → Battery → Battery usage. If the Weather app consumes more than 5% per day, optimize its performance.

7.The weather widget on the lock screen

On some Xiaomi models, you can display weather information directly on the lock screen.

1. Go to Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select Additional Information.
3. Activate the Weather option.
4. Set up a display style (minimalistic or extended).

This feature is not available on all devices and may depend on the version of MIUI. If the option is not on the menu, try updating your firmware or using third-party apps like Always On Display.

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The widget on the lock screen is updated less often than on the home screen to save battery power.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's weather widget