How to Make a Reminder in Xiaomi Phone: 5 Ways to Make a MIUI 14/15

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones offer several ways to create a reminder, from built-in tools to integration with Google Assistant and third-party apps. However, many users are faced with confusion: where exactly to look for the reminder feature, how to set up repeated notifications, and why they sometimes don’t work. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods for MIUI 14/15, including hidden chips and solutions to typical problems.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi’s reminder system is based on firmware and regional build, for example, the global version of MIUI has Notes with reminders, while the Chinese version has Mi Calendar, and we’ll look at the generic solutions that run on most models, from the Redmi Note 12 to the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

1. Reminders through the standard app "Notes"

The easiest way to do this is to use the built-in Notes app, which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones, and it supports text notes with attached reminders, voice recordings, and even photo recognition. Here's how it works:

Open the Notes app (an icon with a yellow notebook) and create a new note. In the bottom toolbar, tap the bell icon (or select Reminder from the menu).

• 📅 Select the date and time of the response (once or repeatedly)
• 🔔 Set up the notification type: sound, vibration or silent mode
• 🏷️ Add a label (e.g., “Work” or “Personal”) to sort
• 📍 Link the reminder to the geolocation (will work when approaching the place)

Important detail: if you delete a reminder note, the notification will automatically be cancelled. To avoid this, archive important notes. Also check that the app settings (Notes → Settings → Notifications) allow alerts.

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If the reminder doesn’t work, check if MIUI has optimized the application in the background. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Notes → Battery and select “No Limits”.

2.Using the Mi Calendar Calendar

The Mi Calendar app (or simply Calendar) is closely integrated with the Xiaomi ecosystem and syncs with the Mi Account, and is suitable for creating reminders of meetings, birthdays and other events with repetition.

To create a reminder:

1. Open Mi Calendar and press the + in the lower right corner.
2. Select the event type: “Meeting”, “Reminder” or “Task”.
3. Fill in the fields: name, date/time, repetition (daily, weekly, etc.).
4. In the "Notification" section, set how many minutes/hours to notify.
5. Save the event – it automatically syncs to the cloud.

If you use Google Calendar, you can connect it to Mi Calendar via Settings → Accounts → Add a Google account. This will allow you to manage all events from one interface.

3. Voice reminders via Google Assistant

For those who prefer to control their phone with their voice, Google Assistant is a good fit, it recognizes commands in Russian and can create reminders even when the screen is locked, the main condition is an active Internet connection and a microphone turned on.

Examples of voice commands:

• 🎤 «Okay, Google, remind me to buy milk at 18:00»
• 🎤 «Set your alarm for tomorrow at 7am with a reminder to collect documents“»
• 🎤 «Remind me to call my mom when I'm near home)

To set up voice reminders:

1. Hold the Home button or say “OK, Google.”
2. Say the command (see examples above).
3. The assistant will offer to confirm the details - agree.
4. The reminder will appear in Google Calendar and will be duplicated in the built-in Xiaomi calendar.

⚠️ Warning: If voice commands are not recognized, check the system language (Settings) → Additionally. → Language and input - it must match the Assistant's language. Also make sure that in Settings → Annexes → Google → Permits enabled access to microphone.

4 Third-party applications: Todoist, TickTick and others

If Xiaomi’s standard tools aren’t enough, you can install specialized task management applications that offer advanced features such as sharing, integration with Trello/Slack, productivity analytics, and even gamification (such as Habitica).

Top.-3 reminder-appendix:

To avoid duplication of notifications, turn off alerts in standard Xiaomi apps (Settings → Notifications → Notes / Calendar) or set up rules in a third-party app.

Download the app from Google Play|Register an account (if required)|Disable notifications in standard Notes/Calendar|Set up synchronization with the cloud|Check permissions (notifications, geolocation)-->

5.Reminders through widgets on the home screen

Widgets allow you to quickly browse and create reminders without opening apps. In MIUI, you can add Notes, Calendar, or Google Assistant widgets directly to the home screen. Here's how to do this:

Long tap on the free space of the home screen → Widgets → Select the right one (for example, “Notes 4×2”) → drag on the screen. The calendar widget shows the nearest events, and the Google Assistant widget allows you to create reminders with voice.

For Notes widgets, sizes are available:

• 📱 2×1 — mini-block 1-2 note-book
• 📱 4×2 — preview
• 📱 Dynamic - adaptive size (available on the MIUI 15)

⚠️ Warning: Widgets consume additional energy as they update data in the background. If you notice increased battery consumption, reduce the frequency of updating the widget in its settings or remove unnecessary ones.

6 Automatic reminders via Quick Commands

Quick Commands in MIUI allows you to create automated scenarios, including reminders, such as setting a notification to “Take an umbrella” if the weather forecast promises rain, or “Drink water” every 2 hours.

To create an automatic reminder:

1. Go to Settings. → Fast teams.
2. Click + and select “Create a team”.
3. As a trigger, specify a time, geolocation, or event (e.g., a Wi-Fi connection).
4. In actions, select “Show Notice” and enter text.
5. Keep the team alive, it will work in the background.

Example of a useful scenario:

Trigger: Time → 20:00 daily


Action: Show notification → “It’s time to turn off the phone and rest”




Addition: Enable Do Not Disturb mode for 1 hour

7. Problem Solving: Why Reminders Don't Work

If the notifications don't come, the problem may be in system settings, battery optimization, or application conflict.

• 🔕 Check if notifications for the application are disabled (Settings) → Notifications → [Annex]).
• 🔋 Make sure the application is auto-started and not optimized by the battery (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → [Annex] → Battery).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes it resets the hanging processes.
• 📶 Check your internet connection (for cloud reminders).
• ⏰ Make sure the date and time on the phone are set automatically (Settings) → Additionally. → Date and time).

If the problem persists, try clearing the app's cache (Settings → Apps → [Application] → Clear the cache) or reinstall it. In case of emergency, reset the notification settings to factory (Settings → Notifications → More → Restore the default settings).

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The most common reason for broken reminders is optimizing the MIUI battery. Add the app to the exceptions so it works in the background without restrictions.

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi