How to bring weather to the lock screen Xiaomi: 4 working ways

Xiaomi’s weather widget on the lock screen is not just a decoration, it’s a useful tool that saves time. Instead of unlocking your smartphone and opening the app, you immediately see the temperature, precipitation and forecast for the day, but not all users know that this feature is hidden in the depths of MIUI and requires the right setup.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to add weather to the lock screen for Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO and Black Shark devices based on MIUI 12, 13 and 14. You’ll learn how to turn on a standard widget through settings, set a theme with the weather or use third-party apps if the standard methods do not work, and why the weather may not update and how to fix it.

If you want your smartphone to show not only the time, but also the current weather before unlocking, read on. We tested all methods on the Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5, so the instructions are relevant for most of the modern devices of the brand.

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI capabilities. It works on most devices without additional applications, but there are nuances: not all firmware versions support this feature out of the box.

To add weather to the lock screen through standard settings:

Open the Settings app (cog icon).
Go to Lock Screen (or Lock and Protect on some models).
Select option Additional settings of the lock screen.
Find the Weather or Weather Widget option and activate it.
If required, select the data source (usually Xiaomi Weather or Google Weather).

Once activated, a minimalist temperature and weather widget will appear on the lock screen. On some devices (such as the Xiaomi 12T), this widget only appears when using standard MIUI wallpaper – if you have custom wallpaper installed, the weather may disappear.

Make sure geolocation is enabled for the Weather app

Reboot your smartphone after changing your settings

Check if the power saving mode for background synchronization is turned off

Update the Weather app via Google Play or AppGallery-->

If your version of MIUI doesn’t have a Weather option in the lock screen settings, don’t worry. This means your firmware doesn’t support this out of the box feature, and you need to use alternative methods, which we’ll talk about later.

2 Weather through MIUI themes: a hidden feature

Few people know, but many MIUI themes already have built-in weather widgets for the lock screen, which works even on devices that don’t have a standard option in the settings.

How to Set a Theme with the Weather:

🎨 Open the Themes app (Brush icon).
🔍 In the search bar, enter the weather lock or weather lockscreen request.
📥 Choose your favorite theme (pay attention to the rating and number of downloads).
🛠️ Click Apply and wait for the installation to be completed.
🔄 If the weather doesn’t come right away, restart the device.

Popular weather themes:

Title of the topic	Features	Suitable for
Mi Weather Lock	Minimalist widget with temperature and weather icon	MIUI 12-14
Dark Sky Lockscreen	Dark topic with detailed forecast for 5 days	AMOLED-screen
Simple Weather	Clean design, supports manual change of city	All models.
iOS Weather Style	Widget in the style of iPhone with animation	MIUI 13+

⚠️ Note: Some topics may contain ads or collect location data. Before installing, read reviews from other users and check the permissions the theme requests.

Just the temperature and the icon.|Temperature. + precipitation|Detailed forecast for the day|Sunrise/sunset time|Pressure and humidity-->

3. Third-party applications: alternative for all versions of MIUI

If standard methods don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, offering more customization options but requiring additional permissions.

Top.-3 applications for displaying weather on the lock screen:

🌡️ Overdrop – supports lock-on widgets, accurate forecast from Dark Sky and AccuWeather.
☁️ Transparent Clock & Weather – allows you to customize the size, font and location of the widget.
🌪️ Weather & Clock Widget – more than 1000 themes, animation support.

How to install and configure (on the example of Overdrop):

Download the app from Google Play.
Open Settings → Applications → Permissions and give Overdrop access to location and auto-start.
In the application settings, select the Lock Widget.
Customize the displayed data (temperature, humidity, pressure, etc.).
Activate the option to Show on the lock screen.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14 and later, you may need to disable battery optimization for the weather application, otherwise the widget will not update in the background. → Battery → Optimizing the battery.

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If the widget doesn’t appear after installing the app, try temporarily disabling the standard MIUI lock via Settings → Lock screen → Lock type → No, then turn it back on. This will reset the lock screen cache.

4. Manual Addition via ADB (for Advanced Users)

If you're not afraid of the command line, you can manually activate hidden MIUI functions via ADB (Android Debug Bridge), a technique that works even on devices where the manufacturer has disabled the weather widget.

What you need:

🖥️ Computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and package ADB Tools.
📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
🔌 USB-plug-in.

Step-by-step:

adb shell settings put global lock_screen_weather_enabled 1


adb shell settings put global lock_screen_weather_style 0

After you've done these commands, restart the device. If the widget doesn't show up, try changing the value. lock_screen_weather_style on 1 or 2 (different display styles).

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB This may cause system failures on some devices (e.g, POCO F4 GT) This method works only on custom firmware such as Xiaomi.EU. Before experiments, make a backup copy of the data.

What if the ADB does not recognize the device?

1. Make sure USB debugging is enabled and access is allowed from your computer (you will receive a request on your phone when you first connect). 2. Try using the original Xiaomi cable - cheap cables often do not support data transfer. 3. Install drivers manually through the official Xiaomi website (section "Drivers"). 4. Switch USB connection mode to "File Transfer" (MTP) in the notification curtain.

5. Why is the weather not updated or the data is incorrect?

A common problem after setting up a widget is a dead data or a city that is incorrect. Here are the main reasons and solutions:

Reasons and methods of correction:

Problem.	Possible cause	Decision
Weather not updated	Limitation of background activity	Turn off battery optimization for weather app
The Wrong City	Geolocation settings are lost	Manually select the city in the weather app settings
Widget disappeared after update	Resetting MIUI settings	Re-activate the widget through lock screen settings
Shows old data	No Internet connection.	Check the network connection and restart the weather app

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the Weather app settings:

Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
Find the Weather app (or Weather app).
Click Warehouse → Clear the data and Clear the cache.
Reset the device.

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On dual-devices SIM-The weather widget can determine the location of the base station incorrectly, in which case it is better to manually specify the city in the application settings.

6. Comparison of methods: which way to choose?

Each of these methods has its pros and cons, and here is a comparison table to help you choose the best option:

Method	Pluses	Cons	Difficulty
Standard settings of MIUI	No additional applications, maximum integration	Not working on all devices, limited settings	⭐
MIUI themes	A large selection of designs, often free	It may contain advertising, not all topics are stable.	⭐⭐
Third-party annexes	Flexible configuration, accurate data, additional features	Requires permits, can drain the battery	⭐⭐⭐
ADB-team	It works on most devices and does not require root.	Technical skills, risk of errors	⭐⭐⭐⭐

For most users, a combination of standard settings and MIUI themes is the best solution. If you need advanced features (such as weekly forecast or air quality data), it is better to use third-party applications like Overdrop or Weather & Clock Widget.

And if you like experimentation and want maximum customization, try the ADB method. It will give you access to hidden MIUI features that the manufacturer does not include by default.

Can I add weather to the lock screen without root rights?

Yes, all the methods described in the article work without root. Root rights may only be needed for deep customization of system files, but this is risky and not recommended for ordinary users.

Why did the weather widget disappear after the MIUI update?

MIUI updates often reset the lock screen settings. To return the widget, re-activate it in Settings → Lock screen → Additional settings. If not, use themes or third-party apps.

How to change the city in the weather widget on the lock?

The city is taken from the main weather application. Open it, click on the current city at the top of the screen and select the one you want from the list or enter manually, and then the lock data will be updated automatically.

Can the weather widget be made transparent or resized?

The standard MIUI widget doesn’t have these settings, but you can use themes with transparent elements (see Themes on request for transparent weather) or third-party apps like Transparnet Clock & Weather, which offer transparency and scale settings.

The weather on the lockdown shows the wrong temperature. How do you fix it?

The problem is usually related to the data source. Try: Open the Weather app and manually update the data (swipe down). In the app settings, change the weather provider (e.g., from AccuWeather to Yahoo Weather). Clear the app cache in Settings → Apps → Weather → Storage.