How to set and set up a watch on the screen of Xiaomi devices: 5 working ways

You just bought a Xiaomi Mi TV or a smartphone on MIUI, but the home screen doesn't display the watch? Or maybe you don't like its current look, size or location? This problem is familiar to many users of Xiaomi equipment, especially after updating the firmware or resetting. Unlike other brands' devices, where the watch is usually activated by default, manual adjustment is often required here.

In this article, we will explore all possible ways to set a watch on the screen, from basic settings in Android TV to hidden features in MIUI 14/15. You will learn how to change the time format (12/24 hours), add seconds or a date, and why a watch can suddenly disappear from the screen. Instructions are suitable for Xiaomi Mi TV A2/A Pro, P1, Q2, Redmi, POCO, Xiaomi 13/14 and other devices based on MIUI or Android TV 11/12.

1. How to turn on the clock on the main screen of the Xiaomi TV

On Xiaomi TVs with Android TV or Google TV, the default clock is hidden so as not to distract the user. It can be returned through system settings. Importantly, the interface may differ depending on the firmware version (for example, on the Mi TV A2 2023 and Mi TV P1 2021, the paths will be different).

Follow this algorithm:

📺 Open Settings (cog in the upper right corner of the main screen).
🔧 Go to the Device and General Settings section → Date and time.
⏰ Turn on the switch Show the clock on the main screen.
🎨 If you wish, click the Settings of the clock to change the format (24-clockwork/12-hourly), colour or type.

Make sure your TV is connected to the internet (clocks synced over NTP)

Update the firmware to the latest version (in older versions of the bug with display)

Restart the TV (hold the power button for 10 seconds)

Reset the screen settings in Settings → Applications → Launcher

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If the watch never came out after this, the problem may be the launcher crash.

Open Settings → Applications → All applications.
Find Android TV Launcher (or Google TV Launcher).
Select Warehouse → Clear the cache and Reset the settings.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi TVs with PatchWall firmware (e.g. India), the path to watch settings may be different.In this case, look for the Display & Sound section. → Screen Settings → Clock.

2. Set up the clock on Xiaomi smartphones (MIUI 14/15)

On Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones, the watch is displayed on the lock screen and in the notification panel, but its appearance and format can be flexibly adjusted. The latest versions of MIUI (starting with 12.5) have the ability to add a watch widget to the home screen – this is important for users who want to see the time constantly.

To change the format of the time:

⚙️ Go to Settings. → Additionally. → Date and time.
🕐 Choose. 24-hour-format 12-clockwork (AM/PM).
🌍 Make sure that the time zone autodetermination option is enabled (otherwise time may get lost).
🔄 Activate Automatic Date and Time Synchronization (Uses Servers) NTP).

To add the watch widget to the main screen:

Touch and hold the empty space on the main screen.
Select Widgets from the bottom menu.
Scroll to the Watch section and select the appropriate style (analog, digital, weather).
Drag the widget onto the screen and change its size (if supported).

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If the lock screen clock has disappeared after the MIUI update, try changing the theme. Go to Topics → My Themes and apply the standard MIUI Default theme.

3.Why the watch disappears from the screen and how to fix it

Xiaomi users often experience a problem when the watch suddenly disappears from the lock screen, the main TV screen or the notification panel. The reasons can be different from firmware bugs to conflicts with third-party applications.

Problem.	Possible cause	Decision
Watch disappears after MIUI update	Resetting launcher settings	Clear the Launcher app cache in the settings
The watch does not appear on the lock screen.	Conflict with the subject of design	Return the standard theme to Settings → Themes
Watches on TV flash or get knocked off	Unstable Internet connection	Connect an Ethernet cable or restart the router
Time strays after reboot	Settled battery CMOS (on older models)	Replace the battery or take it to the service

Critical information: On Xiaomi Mi TV 4S/4A (released before 2020), the watch may be lost due to hardware limitations – in these models, the display of time is turned off when Game Mode is activated. To return the watch, exit the game mode via Settings → Picture → Image Modes.

📊 What kind of Xiaomi device do you have?

Smartphone (Redmi/POCO/Xiaomi)

Television (Mi TV)

Tablet (Mi Pad)

Smartwatches (Mi Band)

Other gadgets

4 Additional settings: seconds, date, color

The standard watch on Xiaomi devices only shows hours and minutes, but you can add seconds, a date, or even change the font if you want, which requires activating hidden features or using third-party apps.

On TVs:

🕒 To show the seconds, go to Settings. → The device → Date and time → Watch format and select Full format (with seconds).
📅 To display the date, activate the option to Show the date next to the clock in the same menu.
🎨 You can change the color of the watch through the settings. → Screen. → Clock style (not available on all models).

On smartphones:

📱 Install Google Watch widget from Play Market – it supports seconds, animation and customization.
🔧 In the widget settings (Long press) → Change the widget) you can select the display style, including the date and day of the week.
🖌️ For full customization, use applications like KWGT or UCCW (require customization skills).

How to return a classic watch to MIUI 14+

In the new versions MIUI The developers removed the ability to change the font of the clock on the lock screen through the standard settings: 1. Install. ADB on the computer and connect the phone. 2. Adb shell settings put global settings lock_screen_clock_style 1 3. Reboot the device. This command will bring back the old watch style. MIUI 12), But it doesn't work on all models.

5. The watch on the screen is always on (Always On Display)

The feature is Always on Display (AOD) This option allows you to see the time, date and notifications on the screen even when the device is locked. AMOLED-screens (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60, POCO F5 On Xiaomi TVs, the same as the AOD No, but you can use the screen size.

How to set up Always on Display:

Open the Settings. → Screen. → Always On Display.
Choose the display style (digital/analog watch, weather or no).
Set up a schedule (for example, only at night or always).
Activate Show at Notifications if you want to see the clock when new messages are posted.

⚠️ Note: On smartphones with LCD-screens (e.g. Redmi Note 12, POCO X5) function AOD not available due to high power consumption, enabling this option through an engineering menu or modified firmware can cause the screen to overheat and reduce battery life.

For Xiaomi TVs, an alternative to AOD is the economy screen mode:

📺 Go to Settings. → Screen. → Screen energy saving.
🔄 Turn on the option to show the time in sleep mode.
⏱️ Set an automatic shutdown timer (for example, after 10 minutes of inactivity).

6. Problems with time synchronization and their solution

If the clock on your Xiaomi device is wrong or constantly getting lost, the problem is most likely due to network synchronization. 90% of the time, this is solved by setting the parameters. NTP-The server (Network Time Protocol).

Instructions for smartphones:

Go to Settings → Additional → Date and time.
Turn off and turn on the Automatic Date and Time option again.
If the time is still incorrect, choose Manual and set the correct values.
For a shift. NTP-Use the ClockSync application from the Play Market.

Instructions for televisions:

🌐 Go to Settings. → The device → Date and time → Network settings.
🔄 Select Manual Synchronization and wait for the update.
📡 If the TV is connected via Wi-Fi, try reconnecting or using an Ethernet cable.

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If Xiaomi TV time is lost after every shutdown, the problem may be with the deadened CMOS battery (on models up to 2019), which costs ~500 rubles to replace at the service center.

For advanced users: if standard methods do not help, you can manually specify the NTP-server ADB:

adb shell settings put global ntp_server pool.ntp.org


adb shell settings put global auto_time 1

After completing these commands, restart the device.

7. Alternative ways of displaying time

If the standard watch on your Xiaomi device is not suitable for design or functionality, you can use alternative solutions.

For smartphones:

📲 Google Widgets: Install Google Watches from Play Market – They Support Animation, Weather and Customization.
🎨 KWGT: Application for creating custom widgets (requires customization skills, but gives complete freedom).
⏰ Digital Clock Widget: Simple widget with big numbers, supports seconds and date.

For TVs:

📺 Screensaver with clock: In Settings → Screen. → Select the screensaver for a digital watch.
🖼️ Background image with time: Use apps like Dayframe to display time on top of wallpaper.
🔄 Automatic Switching: Set up Tasker to display the watch at a specific time (e.g. at night).

For smart watches Mi Band or Xiaomi Watch:

⌚ Change the dial in the Mi Fitness app (Section Profile) → My devices. → Dials).
🔄 Activate the option to Raise your wrist to show time in the device settings.

Frequently asked questions

❓ Why Xiaomi doesn’t have the option to “Show the clock on the home screen"?

This option is not available on PatchWall TVs (like the Indian version) or on very old models (until 2018).Try to upgrade your firmware or use an alternative launcher like the ATV Launcher.

❓ How to Make a Bigger Watch on Xiaomi Lock Screen?

The size of the clock on the lock screen depends on the theme of the design. Set theme with a large watch (for example, Big Clock in the Topics → Popular section), You can also use the Google Watch widget on the home screen and zoom in on it.

❓ Watch on Mi Band does not sync with smartphone?

1. Reboot the smartwatch (in device settings in Mi Fitness). 2. Disable and reconnect the Mi Band to your phone via Bluetooth. 3. Update the watch firmware in the Mi Fitness app. 4. If the problem persists, reset the watch to factory settings (in device settings).

❓ Can you show the watch on Xiaomi TV over the video?

No, Xiaomi TVs don't have a built-in feature to display the watch over the content, but you can use external devices like Android. TV-Boxing with Floating Clock app that shows time on top of any window.

❓ After updating MIUI The clock on the lock screen has become small?

It's a known problem. MIUI 14/15. Try it: 1. Change the theme to standard (Settings) → Topics → MIUI Default). 2. Clear the System application cache UI (Settings → Annexes → All applications → System interface → Warehouse → Clear the cache). 3. If it doesn't help, use it. ADB-command (see spoiler in section) 4).