How to Set an Alarm on a Xiaomi TV: All Ways to Get Mi TV and Redmi Smart TV

Xiaomi smart TVs have long since ceased to be just a device for watching movies — they have become full-fledged multimedia centers with smartphone functions. One useful, but often hidden, feature is an alarm clock that will help you wake up in time without resorting to the phone. However, finding this option on the menu is not so easy: depending on the model (Mi TV 4S, Mi TV 5 Pro, Redmi Smart TV X) and the version of the MIUI TV firmware, the path to settings may vary.

In this article, we’ll look at all the working ways to set an alarm on a Xiaomi TV, from built-in tools to third-party apps from Google Play. You’ll learn how to set a one-time or repeat signal, change a tune, and what to do if the Suddenly feature disappeared after the update.

Does all Xiaomi TVs support alarm clock?

Not all Xiaomi Smart TVs have an alarm clock built-in out of the box, depending on three factors:

• 📺 Model TV: The function is guaranteed in the lines Mi TV 5, Mi TV Q1/Q2, Redmi Smart TV X50/X65 In budget models (e.g. Mi). TV 4A) It might not be.
• 🔄 Firmware version: In older versions MIUI TV (Until 2022, the alarm clock was called "Sleep Timer," and it worked differently. MIUI TV 3.0+ There is a full-fledged "Alarm clock".
• 🌍 Firmware region: On TVs with Chinese firmware (CN ROM) The function may be absent or require manual activation through ADB.

To check for support, go to Settings → System → About TV and compare the model with the table below:

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi TV is released before 2019, it probably doesn’t have an alarm clock built in.

Method 1: Set the alarm clock through the built-in menu (MIUI TV 3.0+)

The most reliable method is to use the built-in feature, if available, and the instructions are relevant for MIUI TV 3.0 and higher firmware (2022-2026).

1. Turn on the TV and press the Settings (cog) button on the remote.
2. Go to Smart Home and Devices (or Smart Home on older versions).
3. Choose alarm clocks or alarm clocks.
4. Click Add an alarm clock and set the settings: ⏰ Time: Set hours and minutes. 🔁 Repeat: Select the days of the week (for example, "Pn-Pt" for weekdays). 🔔 Sound: Melody by default or downloaded through USB. 📺 Action: Turn on the TV, show a notification or launch an application (e.g. YouTube).

OK

Once activated, the alarm will go off even if the TV is turned off (provided it is plugged into the socket), and the sound will be played through the built-in speakers.

TV connected to the Internet (for time synchronization)|

Updated firmware to the latest version|

Time settings have the correct time zone |

Do Not Disturb (Settings) → Sound)-->

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV Q1) The alarm only works if the TV is turned off by the button on the remote, not completely de-energized. If you pull the plug out of the socket at night, the function will not work.

Method 2: Using the Google Assistant

If the menu doesn’t have a separate section for the alarm clock, try setting it up via the voice assistant, which works on all Xiaomi TVs with Google TV or Android TV (version 9.0 and higher).

Algorithm of action:

1. Activate Google Assistant by pressing the microphone button on the remote (or saying “OK, Google”).
2. Say the command: Set the alarm on [time] on the TV Example: "Put the alarm on the TV at 7:30."
3. The assistant will suggest confirming the time and days of the repetition, say yes or clarify the details.
4. The alarm will appear in the notification list (Home → Notifications button).

The advantage of this method is the ability to control the alarm clock voice, for example:

Cancel the alarm clock for tomorrow


Move the alarm clock to 8:00.




What alarm clocks are set?

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If the voice assistant does not recognize the command, check the system language: it must be set to Russian or English (Settings → Language and keyboard).

Method 3: Set an alarm clock through apps from Google Play

If built-in tools are missing or not, install a third-party app. We recommend three proven options:

• 🔹 Alarm Clock for TV: Simple alarm clock with Android support TV. Allows you to select tunes from the TV memory and adjust repeating signals.
• 🔹 Sleep as Android: Advanced alarm clock with sleep tracking (requires a smartphone on the same Wi-Fi network).
• 🔹 Google Clock: Google's official app adapted for TVs and syncs with other devices on your account.

Installation instructions:

1. Open the Google Play Store on your TV (the icon in the app menu).
2. In the search bar, type the name of the app (e.g. Alarm Clock for TV).
3. Click Install and wait for the download to be completed.
4. Launch the app and set the alarm clock in a similar way to a smartphone.

Note: Some applications may require permission to access a microphone or location, which is required for voice control and automatic geolocation time adjustment.

Method 4: Using a sleep timer as an alternative to an alarm clock

Xiaomi’s firmware TVs older than 2020 have a “Sleep Timer” feature that can be adapted to the alarm clock, which is originally designed to automatically turn off the screen, but with creativity, it can also help to wake up.

How it works:

1. Turn on the TV and go to Settings → Sleep Timer.
2. Set the time at which the TV should turn on (for example, after 8 hours if you go to bed at 23:00).
3. Activate the option "Turn on the TV on timer" (if it is in your model).
4. Press Start.

The downside is that the TV will turn on, but it won't sound, and to hear the alarm, pre-start music or YouTube videos, and then play back.

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The sleep timer is not a full-fledged replacement for the alarm clock, but the only option for the old Mi TV 4A and Mi TV 4S models without updates.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after setting the alarm clock correctly on Xiaomi TV may not work, let’s look at the typical causes and ways to fix them:

If none of these things work, check to see if the developer mode is activated on the TV with the background processes turned off.

1. Go to Settings. → On TV.
2. Click on the MIUI TV version 7 times in a row until the notification “You are a developer” appears.
3. Go back to Settings → For developers and make sure the “Do Not Stay Activated” option is turned off.

Alternative methods: how to do without a built-in alarm clock

If your Xiaomi TV model doesn’t support an alarm clock, use the workarounds:

• 📱 Smartphone + HDMI: Connect your phone to the TV through HDMI (Or Miracast, and use the alarm on your smartphone, and the sound will be played through the speakers. TV.
• 🔌 Smart socket: Connect the TV to a timer outlet (such as Xiaomi Mi Smart Plug). Set up automatic power on at the right time - the TV will start.
• 🎵 Music Center: If you have a Xiaomi Mi Soundbar speaker, set an alarm clock on it through the Mi Home app.

For Mi TV 4A/4S owners, there is another life hack: use Eco-timer mode in the Mi Home app (if the TV is connected to Xiaomi’s smart home), which allows you to turn on the TV on a schedule, but without a beep.

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If you use an alarm clock a lot, consider buying a smart display (like the Xiaomi Smart Display) that syncs to your TV and has a built-in voice-controlled alarm clock.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions