How to set an alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi 9: 3 ways + solving typical errors

Why Xiaomi Redmi 9’s alarm clock might not work (and how to avoid it)

The alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi 9 is a seemingly simple feature, but even it sometimes fails. Users are faced with the fact that the phone does not wake up in the morning, despite the alarm on, the reasons lie in power saving settings, time synchronization errors or even a banal application failure. In this article, we will discuss not only how to set an alarm clock through the standard Watch app, but also alternative methods (including Google Clock), as well as methods for diagnosing problems.

The Redmi 9 is a feature that aggressively optimizes the battery in the background, which can kill alarm clock processes. For example, if you use Power Saving or Super Power Saving modes, the system forcibly closes background tasks, including alarms. We'll show you how to add an alarm app in exceptions to prevent this from happening. You'll also learn why the alarm clock sometimes goes off, but the sound is too quiet - this is due to the media volume settings and system notifications.

If you’ve just purchased Redmi 9 or upgraded to MIUI 14, the Watch’s interface may have changed. This article provides up-to-date screenshots and menu paths for the latest versions of the software. And for those who prefer visual instructions, we’ve prepared a step-by-step video (see the end of the article).

Method 1: Standard application "Clock" on MIUI

The most obvious way is to use Xiaomi’s built-in Watch app, which is pre-installed on all Redmi smartphones and syncs with system time, to add a new alarm clock:

1. Open the Watch app (an icon with a dial on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Go to the Alarming Signal tab (bell icon in the bottom menu).
3. Press the + button in the lower right corner.
4. Set the time with the dial or enter it manually in the format ChCh:MM.
5. Press Ready (check in upper right corner).

After setting the alarm clock, you can set additional parameters:

• 🔔 Repeat: Select the days of the week (for example, weekdays only).
• 🎵 Melody: Change the sound of the signal (by default - Calling) MIUI).
• 📳 Vibration: Turn on or off the vibration response.
• 🔄 Delay: adjust the deposition interval (5, 10 or 15 minutes).
• 🏷️ Tag: Add a name (e.g., "Work" or "Sports Hall").

Important! If the alarm doesn't work, check if the switch is on next to the time (it should be blue). Also make sure the phone is not in Do Not Disturb mode (the crescent icon in the notification panel).

Alarm switch on (blue switch)

The phone is charged at least 20%

Do Not Disturb mode is off.

Media volume and alarm clock at maximum

Appendix "Clock" added to energy saving exceptions-->

Method 2: Google Clock – an alternative with advanced features

If you don’t like the standard app, you can use Google Clock, which is pre-installed on most Xiaomi devices or available for download in the Play Market.

• 🌍 Sync with your Google account (alarm clocks will be saved when you change your phone).
• 🎶 More tunes to choose from, including nature sounds.
• 📊 Sleep statistics (using the function Sleep mode).
• 🔊 The ability to gradually increase the volume of the signal.

To set the alarm clock in Google Clock:

1. Open the app (the icon with a white dial on a green background).
2. Go to the Alarm tab.
3. Press + in the lower right corner.
4. Set a time and press OK.
5. Set up additional parameters (repeat, melody, vibration).

Google Clock also allows you to create a smart alarm clock that analyzes the phases of sleep and wakes up at the optimal time.

1. Turn on the function Sleep mode in the settings of the application.
2. Specify the desired wake-up time and range (±30 minutes).
3. Allow access to a microphone and accelerometer to analyze sleep.

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If the alarm clock in Google Clock doesn’t work, check your sync settings: go to Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync and turn on the Clock option.

Method 3: Voice assistant (for lazy people)

If you are too lazy to dig into the menu, you can set an alarm clock using the voice assistant Google Assistant or Alice (if you use Yandex.Search).

1. Activate Voice Assistant: For Google Assistant: Say OK, Google or hold the Home button. For Alice, say Alice or click the microphone icon in the Yandex search box.
2. Tell the team: Set the alarm for 7:30 Wake me up tomorrow at 6:00 a.m. Set the alarm for every weekday at 8:00 a.m.

Confirm the alarm clock setting (the assistant will voice the time and ask permission).

The voice method is convenient, but has limitations:

• 🗣️ It is impossible to choose a melody or adjust the vibration.
• 🔕 The alarm clock is created in the application by default (Clock or Google Clock, depending on the assistant).
• 🌐 Internet connection required for speech recognition.

Lifehack: If you use voice commands a lot, add a Google Assistant or Alice widget to the home screen, so you can quickly activate the assistant with a single touch.

Table: Comparison of the methods of setting an alarm clock

Typical problems and their solutions

Even after setting the alarm clock correctly, we can look at the most common causes and ways to eliminate them:

1. The alarm clock does not ring, although it is on

Most often it's energy-saving. MIUI aggressively closes the background processes, including the Watch app.

1. Go to Settings → Battery and Performance → Battery Consumption Management by Apps.
2. Find the Watch app (or Google Clock) and select Unlimited.
3. Add it to the Secure Apps (in the same menu).

2.The alarm is triggered, but the sound is quiet

In MIUI, the volume of the alarm clock is tied to the volume of the media, not the notifications.

• 🔊 Volume level (volume buttons on the side panel at alarm time).
• 🛠️ Sound settings in the Watch app → Alarm clock → Settings (cogs) → Loudness.
• 🔕 Do not disturb (should be turned off or set to skip alarm clocks).

3. The alarm clock is not working in time

If the phone is not showing the right time, the alarm will also ring late or earlier.

1. Go to Settings → Additional settings → Date and time.
2. Enable options: Autodetermining date and time Autodetermining time zone

If the problem persists, set the time manually and restart the phone.

⚠️ If you use third-party alarm apps (like Sleep as Android), make sure they have all the necessary permissions: access to notifications, auto-start and background work.

Additional alarm clock features on Xiaomi Redmi 9

Built-in Watch and Google Clock offer useful options that many don’t know about:

1.Smooth awakening

The function gradually increases the volume of the signal to wake you up gently.

• In Google Clock: Settings → Smooth volume increase.
• In the standard app: the option is not available, but you can choose a tune with a smooth start (for example, Morning Flower).

Alarm clock by location

Good for travel: the alarm will work depending on your time zone.

• In Google Clock: When creating an alarm, turn on the option Automatic Time Zone Update.
• In the standard app: check that time zone autodetermination is enabled in the phone settings.

3.The alarm clock widget on the main screen

To quickly turn on/off the alarm, add a widget:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the main screen.
2. Select Widgets → Find the Watch or Google Clock.
3. Drag the alarm widget onto the screen (usually 4×1 or 4×2).

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The alarm widget allows you to turn on or off the alarm with a single touch without opening the app, which is convenient if you often change your wake-up time.

How to remove or turn off alarm clock

If the alarm is no longer needed, it can be turned off or removed:

Shutdown (temporary)

Just move the switch next to the alarm clock to the off position (gray) and it will remain on the list, but it won't work.

Removal (full)

1. Open the Watch app or Google Clock.
2. Go to the Alarm tab.
3. Press and hold the alarm that you want to remove.
4. Select Remove (Basket icon).

Google Clock can also remove all alarm clocks at the same time.

1. Click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Choose to delete completed or delete everything.

⚠️ Attention! When you reset your phone to factory settings, all alarm clocks will be deleted. If you use Google Clock, they will recover after you log in to your Google account. In the standard app, the Watch will have to reconfigure everything.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi 9

Now you know all about setting and setting up your alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi 9. If none of the methods worked, check your phone for viruses (they can block system notifications) or reset the Watch app settings (Settings → Apps → Watch → Storage → Reset).