How to put a big watch on the screen of the phone Xiaomi: 5 ways with settings

Do you want your Xiaomi screen time to be as large and clear as possible? This is for older users, people with vision problems, or just for convenience — seeing time from a distance without picking up your phone. Fortunately, the manufacturer and third-party developers offer several ways to do this.

In this article, we will analyze all possible methods: from standard widgets MIUI And then there's the Google Play app, and each option has its pros and cons, like the Always On Display widget (AOD) They consume minimal energy, but they only work on AMOLED-It's more customized, but it can drain the battery faster, and you can choose the right way depending on the phone model and your needs.

1. Standard watch widget in MIUI

The easiest way to increase the clock is to use the built-in widget from Xiaomi.It does not require installing additional programs and works on all models, including the Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 and the flagship Xiaomi 14.

To add a widget:

• 📱 With a long press on the free desktop space, call the widget menu.
• 🔍 Find the "Clock" section in the list (usually called the Clock or the Clock section). MIUI Clock).
• 🖼️ Drag the widget onto the screen and stretch it to the maximum size (usually this format) 4×2 or 4×3).
• ⚙️ Click on the widget to open the settings and select the display style (e.g. Digital or Analog majors).

Unfortunately, standard MIUI widgets don’t support arbitrary scaling – the size is limited to the desktop grid. If you need to zoom in the font even further, you’ll have to use third-party solutions (see Section 3).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Redmi) 10C) The watch widget may not be on the list. MIUI Up to the latest version or use alternative methods.

2. Always On Display (AOD) for AMOLED-screen

If your smartphone is equipped with AMOLED-display (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, POCO F5 Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+), You can activate the Always On Display function (AOD). It shows the time, date and notifications on the screen off with minimal battery consumption.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Always On Display
2. Activate the slider Always on Display.
3. Choose the style of the watch – some themes (like Digital Large or Minimalist) display time in a larger format.
4. Set up a display schedule (for example, only at night or constantly).

AOD supports several styles, but not all of them show time to the maximum size. For more customization, install a theme from MIUI Themes (see section 4).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with IPS-screens (e.g. Redmi 10 or POCO M5) function AOD It is not available, it only works on AMOLED-Trying to turn it on through the engineering menu can overheat the screen.

3. Third-party applications for large watches

If built-in options are not enough, install a specialized application.The best options for Xiaomi:

• 🕒 Big Clock – a simple widget with a font size setting to 200pt.
• ⏰ Digital Clock Widget – supports transparent background and color schemes.
• 📱 Always On AMOLED — standard-side AOD style-wise.
• 🔄 KWGT Kustom Widget – for advanced users (requires widget skills).

Example of Big Clock installation:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Add a widget to your desktop (similar to the standard widget).
3. In the widget settings, select the font size (150pt and above for maximum effect).
4. Activate the "Above Other Windows" option so that the watch is displayed even in the menu.

Third-party apps have the advantage of customization flexibility, such as KWGT, which allows you to create watches with animation, weather forecast, and even integration with Google Fit, but these widgets consume more power, especially if they are updated every second.

Download the app from the official store | Check reviews and rating | Clear the desktop cache (Settings → Applications → Launcher)| Disable battery optimization for the widget

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4 MIUI Topics with Large Clocks

The MIUI Themes store has designs that increase the size of a clock on a locked screen or in AOD.

1. Open the Themes app (brush icon on desktop).
2. Go to the Lock Screen or Always On Display section.
3. Enter the search for big clock or big time.
4. Select your favorite theme and click Apply.

Popular themes for large watches:

• 🎨 "Maximalist Clock – The clock takes up 80% of the lock screen.
• 🌙 "Dark Giant Time – Black background with white numerals high ~100px.
• 🔴 "Red Alert Clock – a style of “emergency alert” with flashing numbers.

Note that some themes may conflict with MIUI 14 or higher. If the watch doesn't show up after use, reset the default theme in the settings.

5. Engineering menu (for advanced users)

If you're willing to take a chance, you can change the system time display settings through an engineering menu, which is suitable for Qualcomm Snapdragon-based devices (e.g., POCO X3, Redmi Note 11 Pro).

Instructions:

1. Open the Phone app and enter the combination: ##36446337###
2. In the engineering menu, go to the Hardware Testing → LCD section.
3. Find Clock Size or Font Scaling and increase the value (e.g., from 1.0 to 1.8).
4. Save the settings and restart the phone.

⚠️ Warning: Incorrect changes to the engineering menu may result in a graphics shell failure or loss of warranty.We recommend backing up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup before experiments.

This method does not work on all models, for example, on Xiaomi with MediaTek processors (for example, Redmi 12C), the engineering menu may not contain options for scaling the font.

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Before entering the engineering menu, check the processor model in Settings → About Phone → Full Specification. If MediaTek Helio is specified, it is better to use other methods (widgets or applications).

6. Alternative solutions for older models

If you have an outdated Xiaomi (like the Redmi 4X or Mi A1) that doesn’t have AOD and has limited widget choices, try these options:

• 📲 Watch screensaver: Install live wallpaper with a big time (Live Wallpapers or Clock Live Wallpaper apps).
• 🔋 Economical mode: Include Settings → Battery → Power saving mode to make the watch widget last longer.
• 🔄 Automatic update: In the widget settings, turn off the second hand - this will reduce battery consumption 15-20%.

For models without MIUI (such as the Xiaomi Mi A2 on pure Android One), use apps like Chronus or DashClock that support large widgets even on older versions of Android.

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On older Xiaomi models (released before 2019), it is better to avoid the engineering menu - the risk of "bricking" due to incompatibility with new versions of MIUI is high.

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