How to watch screen time on Xiaomi: a full guide MIUI 12-14

Have you ever wondered how much time you spend behind the screen of a smartphone? MIUI They offer built-in screen time monitoring tools that help control digital addiction, a feature that is particularly useful for parents who want to limit their children’s time to use their gadgets, or for those who want to make more conscious consumption of content.

In this article, we will discuss in detail all ways to view screen time statistics on Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO — standardized MIUI You'll learn not only how to look at general data, but also how to analyze activity on applications, set limits, and even reset statistics. MIUI 14 that are not written in official instructions.

1. Standard method: statistics in MIUI settings

The most obvious and quick method is to use the built-in Screen Use Time feature available on all modern versions. MIUI (This option is hidden in the digital well-being menu and provides basic but useful information.

To find her:

• 📱 Open the Settings app (cog icon on the desktop)
• 🔍 Scroll down and select Digital Well-Being and Parental Controls.
• 📊 Tap on Screen Use Time (in some versions - Usage Statistics)
• 📈 You will see a chart with data for the current day, week or month.

Here you'll see:

• 🕒 Total time of active screen use
• 📱 Distribution by application (which app has eaten the most time)
• 📅 Dynamics by day of the week (useful for identifying peak loads)
• 🔔 Number of phone unlocks

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If you MIUI 14, swipe left on the statistics screen — there is an extended report with comparison by week and category of applications (social networks, games, productivity).

Note that data is collected only after the first function is turned on, and if you've never been to this section, the statistics will be empty. MIUI Resets data when resetting settings to factory or after updating the firmware via fastboot.

2. Advanced statistics through “Security”

Few people know, but Xiaomi’s Security app hides more detailed usage statistics, which works even on older versions. MIUI 11-12, where the standard section of digital well-being has not been so elaborated yet.

Instructions:

1. Open the Security app (Icon with shield)
2. Go to the Optimization tab (or Acceleration in some firmware)
3. Put the badge on. ⚙️ in the upper right corner and select the usage statistics
4. A table with data on:

The advantage of this method is that it shows the background time of applications — how much resources are spent on processes that you can't see. For example, instant messengers like WhatsApp or Telegram can consume up to 30% of battery power in the background.

3. Hidden function: log of use through ADB

For advanced users who are not afraid of the command line, there is a way to get a full time report right from the system level, which requires connecting the smartphone to the computer and using it. ADB (Android Debug Bridge, but it gives you the most accurate information.

What you'll need:

• 💻 A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original)
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Tap 7 times, then return to the Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB)

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your debugging permission
2. Open the command line (cmd) and enter:

adb shell dumpsys usagestats --check-current

1. For statistics for the last day, use:

adb shell dumpsys usagestats --since $(($(date +%s) - 86400))000

You'll get it back. JSON-file with all activity, including:

• 🕒 Exact Open/Close Time of each Application
• 📱 Packet name (e.g. com.whatsapp for WhatsApp)
• 🔄 Number of switches between applications
• 📊 General time foreground/background

This method is useful for analyzing hidden background activity that standard tools do not show. MIUI. For example, you may find that a system application (like com.miui.analytics) consumes up to 20% of CPU time in the background.

Monitoring applications: alternatives to standard statistics

If the built-in tools MIUI You can't do enough, you can use third-party apps, and they offer advanced analytics, widgets, and even parental controls.-3 tested solutions:

To install any of these applications:

1. Download. APK from the official website or Google Play
2. Allow installation from unknown sources (Settings) → Annexes → Special rights → Installation of unknown applications)
3. Launch the app and provide access to usage statistics (required!)

Include access to usage statistics

Activate notifications

Set up weekly reports

Add a widget to the main screen-->

Third-party apps often give more visual reports, like ActionDash, which shows the percentage of time spent on productive and entertainment apps, and compares your performance to the national average, which motivates you to reduce downtime.

5. How to reset or reset screen time statistics

Sometimes you need to start a new report, for example, after a vacation or if you want to test new smartphone usage habits. MIUI There are two ways to reset data:

Method 1: Through Digital Well-Being Settings

• 📊 Go to Settings. → Digital well-being → Screen usage time
• 🔄 Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Reset data
• ✅ Confirm the action.

Method 2: Through the "Security" app (for MIUI 12-13)

• 🛡️ Open Security. → Optimization → ⚙️ → Usage statistics
• 🗑️ Click Clear Data at the bottom of the screen

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Resetting statistics does not affect the actual time of use - it only resets the counters in the reports. ADB) will continue until the next reboot.

Important: If you use third-party monitoring apps (like ActionDash), reset in settings MIUI It won't affect their data. You'll have to clean up the statistics separately in each application.

6. Screen time limit: how to set limits

Looking at the statistics is just the first step, and it's much more effective to set strict limits on phone use. MIUI This is done through Parental Control, but it can be customized for yourself.

Instructions for setting limits:

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Go to Settings. → Digital well-being → Parental control
• 🔒 Create a profile (even if you limit yourself, select "Child")
• ⏱️ Set a daily screen time limit (e.g. 4 hours)
• 📵 Set up Sleep Mode – the phone will block entertainment apps at night
• 🎮 Add exceptions for important applications (calls, navigator)

For more flexible control, use the application timers function:

• 🕒 Set individual limits for social media, games or videos (e.g. 1 hour for TikTok)
• 🔔 Set up notifications 5 minutes before the limit expires
• 🔐 Install. PIN-code so that it is not easy to circumvent restrictions

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V MIUI 14, Focus Mode is introduced, which temporarily blocks all distracting applications except those selected (e.g., only calls and instant messengers.

If you are trying to limit the time of use for your child, we recommend:

• 🔒 Install PIN-code
• 📊 Include weekly reports on your email
• 🕒 Use Training Mode (blocks games during school hours)

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Sometimes the screen time statistics don't work properly, and here are the most common problems and ways to fix them:

Issue 1: Statistics are not updated

• 🔄 Reboot the phone – it will reset the cache of the system
• ⚙️ Check if the function is included in the Settings → Digital well-being
• 📅 Wait 24 hours – sometimes the data is delayed

Problem 2: Time shows incorrect data

• 🕒 Check system time – if it is knocked down, the statistics will also be inaccurate.
• 🔋 Check if the phone has been off for a long time (for example, it is dead)
• 🛠️ Reset the Security app settings (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Security → Warehouse → Clear the data)

Problem 3: There is no Digital Well-Being section

• 📱 Update the firmware to MIUI 12 or newer
• 🌍 Check the firmware region - in Chinese versions (China) ROM) This section may not be available
• 🔧 Install global or European firmware via fastboot

If none of the methods worked, try using third-party apps like ActionDash – they often work even where standard tools are used. MIUI fail.

8 Hidden chips MIUI time-control

MIUI 14 brought some hidden features that few people know about:

1. Eyes rest mode.

• 👁️ It automatically reminds you to take breaks every 20 minutes.
• 🌅 Changes the color temperature of the screen to warm during rest
• ⏸️ You can set up a forced screen lock for 5 minutes

Included in Settings → Display. → Reading mode → Eyes resting.

Statistics by category

• 📊 Groups applications by types: social networks, games, productivity
• 📈 Shows the percentage of time
• 🔍 Available via swipe left in the Screen Use Time section

3.Smart break notices

• 🔔 Offers to take a break if you've been on one app for too long
• 🧘 Accompanied by warm-up prompts (e.g., "Treat up!")
• ⚙️ Tune in to Digital Well-Being → Reminders of breaks

4. Synchronization with Mi Band

• 📱 If you have a fitness bracelet Mi Band, the screen statistics will be duplicated in the Mi Fitness app.
• 🕒 You can set limits that will be displayed on the screen of the bracelet.
• 🔔 The bracelet vibrates when the limit is exceeded

These features make screen time more flexible and adaptive, such as Eyes Rest, which is especially useful for those who work hard at a computer, helping to avoid digital overload.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

Now you know all about how to control screen time on Xiaomi. Start simple, check your stats right now! You might be surprised at how much time it takes to scrolle through your tapes in a senseless way.

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Regular monitoring of screen time helps to identify digital habits and reduce useless activity on the screen. 30-40% The first month (according to Xiaomi research) 2023 year-end).