How to set an alarm on Xiaomi Redmi 10S: all ways + hidden MIUI features

Why the Redmi 10S alarm clock might not work (and how to avoid it)

Xiaomi Redmi 10S with MIUI firmware offers several ways to set the alarm, from the standard Watch app to integration with Google Assistant. However, users often face typical problems: the alarm does not ring in Do Not Disturb mode, resets after a restart or works quietly due to battery optimization. In this article, we will discuss not only the basic setting, but also the hidden MIUI parameters that affect the reliability of the operation.

Redmi 10S features two independent alarm apps: built-in (Xiaomi Watch) and Google Clock (if Google services are installed), the first syncs with your Mi Account and supports cloud backup, the second with Google Account and offers voice control.

It is important to consider the version of MIUI: in firmware older than MIUI 13, the Watch application interface has changed, and in MIUI 14+ there is a Smart alarm function with sleep phase analysis. If your Redmi 10S is not yet updated, some of the instructions may differ - check the relevance of the software in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

Method 1: Configure through the standard Watch app

Xiaomi’s built-in Watch app is the most reliable option, as it is MIUI optimized and does not conflict with system services.

1. Open the Watch app (the icon with the dial on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Go to the Alarming Alarm tab (the bell icon in the bottom menu).
3. Press + in the lower right corner or add alarm.
4. Set a time, select the days of repetition (if necessary) and click Save.

By default, the alarm clock will use the MIUI Ring melody, but it can be changed.

1. Touch the alarm clock in the list.
2. Select the alarm clock sound → scroll down to the Local Melodies or MIUI section.
3. To download your tune, click Add and select a file in.mp3 or.m4a from your phone’s memory.

The correct time (AM/PM) is indicated.

Selected the right days of the week

Loudness is not in "no sound" mode.

Do not disturb mode is disabled during the alarm clock-->

Hidden feature: Redmi 10S can set up Smooth volume increase to make the wake up less sharp.

1. Open the alarm. → Settings (cogs at the top).
2. Activate the option to gradually increase the volume.
3. Choose the duration (from 1 to 5 minutes).

⚠️ Warning: If the alarm doesn’t work at the appointed time, check the Settings section. → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start and make sure the Clock is on auto-start. Without that, the application can be suspended by the optimization system.

Method 2: Using Google Clock (for users of Google services)

If your Redmi 10S has Google Play Services installed, you can use the Google Clock app.

• 🔄 Synchronize alarm clocks between devices via Google Account.
• 🎤 Voice control via Google Assistant (e.g., “OK Google, set your alarm for 7am»).
• 🌙 Spotting mode (analyzing sleep phases for optimal wake-up).

To set the alarm clock in Google Clock:

1. Install the app from Google Play (if it is not by default).
2. Open Google Clock → go to the Alarm tab.
3. Press + and set the time.
4. Set up additional parameters: 🔁 Repeat - choose the days of the week. 🔔 Sound – Google melodies or local files. 🛌 Spotting – activate for sleep analysis (requires permission to access microphone).

An important caveat: Google Clock can conflict with the built-in Watch app if both are active. To avoid duplication of alarm clocks, turn off sync in the built-in app:

1. Open the Xiaomi Watch → Settings.
2. Turn off the sync option with Mi Account.

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If the alarm in Google Clock is triggered but the screen is not turned on, check the Lock Screen settings → Show notifications on the locked screen in the system settings.

Method 3: Voice setting an alarm clock through Google Assistant or Alice

On Redmi 10S, you can set your alarm with your voice, which is convenient when your hands are busy or your phone is on charge.

So that the voice command works:

1. Make sure the assistant is on: For Google Assistant: Settings → Google → Settings → Assistant → Assistant. For Alice: Open the Yandex app → Settings → Alice → Voice Assistant.
2. Check permissions: For Google: Settings → Apps → Google → Permissions → Microphone. For Alice: Settings → Applications → Yandex → Permissions → Alarm clocks.

⚠️ Warning: Voice alarms via Alice or XiaoAI may not work if your phone is switched to Energy Saving mode. → Battery → Energy saving regime.

The solution to the problem: why the alarm clock does not work on the Redmi 10S

If the alarm doesn't work, the reasons can be both software and hardware.

• 🔕 Phone in Do Not Disturb: Check the exceptions in Settings → Sound. → Don't disturb. → Alarm clocks.
• 🔋 Battery Optimization: Add the Watch app to the exclusion list: Settings → Battery → Battery optimization. Select All applications → Find the clock. → Not optimize.

Loudness at minimum

Redmi 10S

Loudness up

Reset after update

MIUI

Diagnostics of hardware problems:

• 🔈 Check the speaker: run music or video – if there is no sound, the speaker may be faulty.
• 🔌 Make sure your phone is not discharged: if the charge level is below 5%, MIUI can disable background processes.
• 🛠️ Reset the settings of the app Watch: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Clock, press the vault. → Clear the data (all alarm clocks will be deleted!).

Additional Alarms on Redmi 10S: What You Might Not Know

MIUI has a few hidden alarm clock features that are rarely mentioned in official instructions:

• 🌅 Sunrise alarm: Google Clock can set the wake-up to the time of sunrise in your area. → Additionally. → Sunrise. Choose a city or allow geolocation.

Sleep statistics

Mi Fit

Zepp Life

Xiaomi

Automatic shutdown

The clock → Settings → Auto-disconnection

Playlist instead of melody

Google Clock

Spotify

YouTube Music

Experimental function (not available on all versions of MIUI): A smart alarm clock with phase analysis.

1. Open the clock. → Alarm clock → Settings.
2. Find the Smart Alarm Alert option (could be called Sleep Lab on global firmware).
3. Allow access to the microphone and motion sensors.

Note: The feature only works when your phone is charged (>30%) and if you sleep near the device.

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For maximum reliability, use the standard alarm clock Xiaomi and Google Clock with a difference of 2-3 minutes.

How to remove or turn off alarms on Redmi 10S

To turn off or remove the unnecessary alarm clock:

In the standard annex, the Watch:

1. Open the Alarm tab.
2. Swipe your finger left on the alarm clock you want to remove and press Remove.
3. For a temporary shutdown (without removal), uncheck the check box next to the alarm clock.

On Google Clock:

1. Touch the alarm clock on the list.
2. Click on the basket icon (Delete) or switch the switch to the off position.

Mass alarms management:

• In Xiaomi Watch: Press Control (three dots at the top) → Select All → Delete.
• In Google Clock: Keep your finger on one alarm clock → tick the rest → click Delete.

⚠️ Note: When you reset your phone to factory settings, all alarm clocks will be removed. To avoid this, turn on sync with Mi Account (for Xiaomi Watches) or Google Account (for Google Clock).

FAQ: Frequent questions about alarm clocks on Xiaomi Redmi 10S