How to set an alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi: all the ways and hidden functions

Why you need alarm clocks on your smartphone and how they work on Xiaomi

The alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi is not just a way to wake up in time; it’s a tool that helps structure the day, reminds you of important things, and can even sync with other devices in the Mi Home ecosystem. Unlike mechanical alarm clocks, digital versions on Android allow you to customize repeating signals, select tunes from a music library, and integrate with voice assistants.

Redmi smartphones (whether Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C or older models) use Xiaomi’s proprietary Watch app, which combines alarm clock, timer, stopwatch and world time. However, many users don’t know that Google Clock, an alternative solution with advanced features such as smooth volume increase or integration with Google Assistant, can also be used on these devices.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways to set an alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi, including hidden settings, solving typical problems (such as why the alarm doesn’t work in power saving mode), and compare the standard app to Google Clock. If you just bought a smartphone or switched from an iPhone, this guide will help you avoid common mistakes.

Method 1: Install an alarm clock through the standard “Clock” app

The most obvious and reliable way is to use Xiaomi’s built-in Watch app, which is pre-installed on all Redmi smartphones and doesn’t require any additional downloads.

1. Open the Watch app (an icon with a dial on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Go to the Alarm tab (usually the second icon below).
3. Click on the + sign in the lower right corner to add a new alarm clock.
4. Set the time with the dial or enter it manually in the format ChCh:MM.
5. Click Ready in the upper right corner.

Once you save the alarm, it will appear on the list.

• 🔔 Change the signal melody (click on the alarm clock). → Melody).
• 🔄 Set up a repetition by day of the week (repeat option).
• 🛌 Set a delayed signal (in the alarm settings, turn on Delay).
• 📱 Select vibration or sound (Sound/Vibration switch).

Important: If the alarm doesn’t work, check if it’s manually disabled (a gray switch next to the time) and if the Do Not Disturb mode is activated (Settings → Sound and Vibration → Do Not Disturb). Also make sure that the Watch app settings allow auto-start (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Watch → Auto-Start).

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Method 2: Using Google Clock – Alternatives with Extended Features

If you lack the capabilities of a standard app, install Google Clock from the Play Market.

• 🎵 Smooth increase in alarm clock volume (Gradual increase in volume).
• 🌅 Good Night mode with screen dimming before bedtime.
• 📊 Sleep statistics (if you connect Google Fit).
• 🗣️ Voice control via Google Assistant (e.g., OK Google, set your alarm for 7am").

To set an alarm through Google Clock:

1. Download and install the app from the Play Market.
2. Open Google Clock and go to the Alarm tab.
3. Press + and set the time.
4. In the alarm settings, select: Melody from YouTube Music or local files; Delayed signal time (5 to 30 minutes); Smart alarm (waking up in the light sleep phase).

Google Clock has the advantage of syncing with your Google account, and if you log in to the same account on another device (like a tablet), the alarm clocks will automatically adjust, but note that this app can drain your battery faster due to background activity.

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Set up a repeating alarm clock and exceptions for weekends

If you need to wake up at the same time on weekdays but sleep longer on weekends, set a repeating alarm clock with exceptions.

1. Create a new alarm clock or select an existing one.
2. Press the Repeat field.
3. Check the days of the week when the alarm should be triggered (for example, PN-pt).
4. Save the changes.

Google Clock is similar, but you can also:

• 📅 Set different wake-up times for different days (for example, Monday at 7:00, and Tuesday at 6:30).
• 🛏️ Set up a “close time” – a reminder to go to bed to sleep.
• 🌙 Activate Good Night mode, which reduces screen brightness and disables notifications.

If the alarm does not work on the appointed day, check:

• Have you lost your date/time settings (sometimes after a software update).
• Is the alarm manually switched off (the switch must be blue)?
• Does it conflict with other apps like Mi Fit (if you have a smart Mi Band bracelet).

Problem Solving: The alarm clock is not working or is going off quietly

One of the most common complaints of Xiaomi Redmi users is that the alarm clock doesn't ring or sounds too quiet.

A critical feature for owners of Redmi with MIUI 14+: In newer versions of firmware, the alarm may not work if the smartphone reboots at night (for example, due to an update).To avoid this, turn off automatic reboot: Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Settings (⚙️) → Automatic reboot.

⚠️ WARNING: If you use the Mi Band or other Xiaomi smart bracelets, the alarm clock on your phone may conflict with the alarm clock on your bracelet.

Hidden Alarm Watch on Xiaomi: What You Didn't Know

The Xiaomi Redmi Watch app hides a few useful features that few people know about:

• 🌗 Goodnight mode: automatically reduces the brightness of the screen and turns off notifications 15 minutes before the time of off.
• 🎶 Music library tunes: You can select any song from your phone's memory as your signal. → Add from the device.
• 🔕 Alarm clock without sound: if you only need vibration, turn off the sound in the alarm settings, but keep the Vibration option active.
• 📱 Sync with smart lamps: if you have Yeelight or Mi LED Desk Lamp, alarm clock can turn on light smoothly 10 minutes before waking up (set via Mi Home).

Another little-known feature is the location alarm, for example, you can set the signal that will work as you get closer to work (a feature available in Google Clock via Google Maps).

1. Open Google Clock and create a new alarm.
2. Select the location option instead of the time.
3. Specify the address (for example, office) and the radius of response (500-1000 meters).

This feature is useful if you often fall asleep in transport and are afraid to pass a stop.

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If you often sleep with your alarm on but forget to turn it off, set an automatic shutdown after 10 minutes in the Clock settings, which will save battery life.

Energy saving and alarm clock: how not to sleep due to battery optimization

Xiaomi Redmi smartphones aggressively optimize the background activity of applications to save battery power. Unfortunately, sometimes this leads to the alarm clock not working.

1. Open Settings → Battery → Battery Optimization
2. Find the Watch app (or Google Clock) in the list.
3. Choose Not Optimize.
4. Return to the Battery Settings and open AutoRun.
5. Allow auto-start for the Watch app.

Also check the application protection settings:

• Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Watches → Application Protection.
• Enable the option to Manually Block (this will prevent the application from being accidentally closed).

If you are using MIUI 13/14, you should check out the Deep Optimization feature.

• It can completely freeze applications in the background.
• To disable it for the Watch, go to Settings → Special Features → System Optimization → Deep Optimization and add the app to exceptions.

⚠️ Warning: if you activate Ultraeconomic (Settings) → Battery → Battery modes, alarm clocks may not work, this mode turns off all background processes, including the system clock. Use it only in extreme cases.

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To keep the alarm clock running reliably on Xiaomi Redmi, be sure to turn off battery optimization for the Watch app and allow it to start up, which ensures that the signal will work even at low charge levels.

FAQ: answers to frequent questions about alarm clocks on Xiaomi Redmi