How to make widgets on Xiaomi: a complete guide with pictures and tips

Widgets on Xiaomi smartphones are mini-programs that display useful information directly on the home screen: weather, calendar, quick settings or even data from apps. Unlike traditional icons, they are updated in real time and save time — you don't have to run an app to see the actual data. MIUI Facing problems: where to find widgets, how to add them, or why they disappear after a system update.

In this article, we will analyze all ways to work with widgets on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO — From basic actions to hidden functions, you'll learn how to customize your screen to your needs, restore missing widgets, and even create your own with third-party apps. MIUI 14/15 All modern models, including Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 and POCO F6.

Where to find widgets on Xiaomi: the main ways

V MIUI The widgets are not hidden in the obvious way, they are not in the main application menu. To open the widget bar, make a long tap on any free place on the main screen:

• 📱 Wallpaper - here the background of the screen changes;
• 🧩 Widgets are the main tab for work;
• 📂 Settings – screen parameters (grid size, animations).

In the Widget tab you will see two sections:

1. Recommended – often used widgets (weather, hours, music);
2. All widgets are a complete list, sorted by application.

If there are no widgets at all or they are not updated, check:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system;
• 📥 Make sure that the application to which the widget belongs is installed and updated;
• 🔒 In some regions (for example, for Xiaomi with global firmware), some widgets can be blocked - try changing the region in the settings.

How to add a widget to the main screen: step-by-step instructions

Adding a widget takes less than a minute, but beginners often have difficulties.

1. Press and hold your finger on the empty seat of the main screen (not on the icon!).
2. In the menu that opens, select the Widget tab (puzzle icon).
3. Scroll down the list or use a search (a magnifier at the top) to find the widget you want, such as for weather, type in Weather.
4. Press the widget and drag it to the free screen space without letting go. If there's no space, you'll see a prompt to delete the widget or change the grid size.
5. Release your finger to fix the widget. Some widgets (like Calendar) will offer additional settings immediately after adding.

Important: Xiaomi can’t add widgets to the lock screen – they only work on the home screen or in folders, and widgets are not supported in Easy Mode (a simplified interface for older users).

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If the widget is not added, try an alternative method:

1. Open the Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Select Additional Settings → Widgets.
3. Turn on the switch Show widgets on the home screen (if it is turned off).

Customization and change widgets: size, style, data

Most widgets on Xiaomi support customization, to change the settings:

1. Touch the widget with one finger and opens the settings menu (if available). For example, the Weather widget allows you to select the city, units of measurement (Celcius/Fahrenheit) and display style.
2. To resize, tap the widget and hold it until the frame appears. Then pull around corners to stretch or narrow it. Not all widgets support resizing — for example, Contact Shortcuts are fixed.
3. To move the widget, press and hold it, then drag it to the right place. If the screen is full, the widget will automatically move to the next page.

Widgets from third-party apps (such as Google Weather or Spotify) may behave differently – their settings are opened through the app itself, not through the menu. MIUI.

Some widgets have hidden features, such as Notes widgets that allow you to:

• 📝 Add notes directly from the main screen (click on the icon) +);
• 🔍 Search for text inside notes swipe down;
• 🎨 Changes background color depending on the time of day (if Auto theme is included).

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If the widget has stopped updating (for example, the weather shows old data), try to delete it and add it again.

Xiaomi widgets: Why they disappear or don’t work

Xiaomi users often experience the fact that widgets Suddenly disappear after an update or stop updating.

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI All widgets are missing, don't try to restore them through a backup. This could cause the launcher to crash. Instead, reset the home screen settings to Settings. → Main screen screen → Resetting settings.

If the widget has stopped responding to the presses, try:

1. Reboot your phone (hold the power button and select Reboot);
2. Clear the launcher cache: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Launcher → Warehouse → Clear the cache;
3. Remove and add the widget again.

For Google widgets (such as Google Search or Google Calendar) you may need to customize:

• 🔧 Make sure that in the settings → Google → Google Services enabled with Widgets option;
• 🌐 Check your internet connection – without it, Google widgets don’t work;
• 📱 Update Google App in Play Store.

Creating your own widgets using third-party applications

If built-in widgets MIUI Not enough, you can build your own with third-party tools:

• 🎨 KWGT Kustom Widget Maker – an advanced designer with support for animations and scripts;
• 📊 UCCW — Simple editor to create widgets from scratch;
• 🌈 Zooper Widget – flexible templates for customization;
• 📱 Another Widget – Minimalist Widgets for Weather, Time and Battery.

Let’s look at the creation of a widget in KWGT:

1. Install. KWGT From the Play Store and open it.
2. Select Add widget to the main screen - an empty template will appear.
3. Press on. + at the bottom of the screen to add an item (text, image, weather forecast, etc.).
4. Configure each element: For text: font, color, size, data source (e.g, $df(EEE)$ for the day of the week; for the weather: connect API OpenWeatherMap (free key issued on their website); Battery: use formula $b(p)$ percentage-representative.

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Example of code for displaying time and date in KWGT:

[Time]


$df(EEEE, d MMMM yyyy)$





[Clock]




$tc(hh, mm)$

Prepared templates for KWGT You can download it from the Play Store (search on request) KWGT Presets) or on sites like Kustom Rocks. note that some templates require a paid version KWGT Pro.

⚠️ Note: Widgets from third-party apps can drain the battery faster if they actively update data in the background. To avoid this, limit background activity in Settings → Battery → Select applications and install manual updates for widgets.

How to remove or hide widgets on Xiaomi

Removing the widget takes a few seconds:

1. Press the widget and hold it for 1-2 seconds.
2. At the top of the screen will appear the icon Remove (basket) - drag the widget there.
3. Release your finger to confirm the removal.

To hide the widget temporarily (for example, during the presentation), move it to a separate screen:

1. Create a new screen by swiping left on the home screen.
2. Drag the widget onto this screen;
3. Return to the main screen – the widget will remain in place, but will not interfere.

If you delete the widget by mistake, it can only be restored manually — MIUI The exception is if you have backup enabled in Settings. → Google → Backup, widgets can recover after phone reset.

Best widgets for Xiaomi: top-5 usefulness

Among the hundreds of widgets available, we have selected the most useful for everyday use:

1. Weather widget with radar (MIUI weather 1Weather): 🌤️ Shows not only the temperature, but also the map of precipitation; 📍 Automatically determines location; ⚡ Updated every 15 minutes.
2. Google Keep widget: 📝 Quickly create notes directly from the main screen; 🔍 Search all the notes; 🎨 Support for color labels.
3. Spotify widget: 🎵 Managing playback without opening the application; 🔀 Swipe for changing tracks; 📊 Display of the album cover.
4. Google Fit widget: 🏃 Tracking steps and activities; 💓 Pulse data (if compatible devices are available); 📈 Progress schedules for the day/week.

Quick settings widget

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• 🔆 Labels for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, flashlight;
• 🔋 Battery charge indicator;
• 📶 Status of the mobile network.

If the problem persists, clear the weather app data.