How to set a clock on the working screen of the phone Xiaomi: all ways

Why you need a clock on the desktop and what widgets are available in Xiaomi

Xiaomi’s smartphone screen is not just a set of icons, but a personalized space that can be adapted to your needs. They not only show the time, but also serve as a design element, help control the schedule and even save battery power (if you do not have to constantly unlock the phone). MIUI There are several types of watch widgets available – from minimalistic digital to animated analog with additional features.

However, not all users know that Xiaomi can install not only standard watches, but also third-party widgets from Google Play, as well as customize their appearance through themes. Moreover, some models (for example, Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5) are available dynamic wallpaper with integrated watches that automatically adjust to the time of day. In this article, we will discuss all ways to add watches, from basic to hidden MIUI functions.

Before you go to the instructions, make sure that your device has the latest firmware version installed. In older versions of MIUI (up to 12th) the interface for adding widgets may differ. Check the version in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version.

Method 1: Adding a standard watch widget through the widget menu

This is the simplest and most versatile method that works on all Xiaomi smartphones with a MIUI shell (from the 12th version and later).The standard watch widget is included in the basic toolkit of the system and does not require the installation of additional applications.

To add it to the desktop screen:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the desktop screen (not the icon!) and the context menu will appear.
2. Select the Widgets option (in some versions of MIUI it may be called Add widget).
3. Scroll down to Tools or Systems – there should be a Watch widget (usually with an analog or digital watch icon).
4. Press the widget and drag it to the desktop screen, and release your finger when the green frame appears.

Once added, the widget can be moved around the screen, resized (if supported), or removed by long pressing and then dragging it to the cart. MIUI 14+ has several options for standard watch design – to change the style, click on the widget and select Settings → Display Style.

Make sure there is a free space on the screen (the widget will not fit if all the cells are occupied)

Check if Easy Theme is enabled (it hides some widgets)

Update MIUI to the latest version if the watch widget is not listed-->

Method 2: Use MIUI themes with integrated clocks

If you don't like standard widgets, you can set up a theme with a unique look on the watch, and Xiaomi has a branded Themes store that offers thousands of free and paid options, and many themes include not only wallpaper and icons, but also exclusive watch widgets that you can't find in the standard set.

How to set up a theme with a clock:

• 📱 Open the Themes app (if not, download it from Google Play).
• 🔍 In the search bar, enter the request for a clock widget or clock widget (in English, the choice is wider).
• 🎨 Choose your favorite theme and click Apply. The watch can appear automatically or have to be added through the widget menu (as in Method 1).
• 🔄 If the watch doesn’t show up, restart your phone or manually apply the widget from the My Themes section. → Widgets.

Note that some themes require a paid subscription or purchase, and once you upgrade MIUI, widgets from themes can be reset, in which case you will have to add them again. To avoid problems, save your favorite themes to Favorites.

Method 3: Install third-party widgets from Google Play

If Xiaomi's built-in solutions don't suit you, you can use third-party widgets. Google Play has hundreds of watch apps, from minimal to interactive with weather, calendar and even smart home management.

• ⏰ Clock Widget – simple customizable watch with support for themes.
• 🌤️ Weather & Clock Widget – weather watch and forecast.
• 🎨 KWGT Kustom Widget Maker – widget builder for advanced users.
• 📊 Chronus – a watch with calendar integration, tasks and notifications.

To install a third-party widget:

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. Press and hold the empty space on the desktop screen → Widgets.
3. Find the widget of the installed application (for example, KWGT 4×2) in the list.
4. Drag it to the screen and set it up according to the application instructions.

Third-party widgets may require additional permissions (such as accessing a location to display the weather); be careful when installing little-known apps — some contain ads or collect data; read reviews and check rankings before installing.

Standard from Xiaomi

Third-party from Google Play

MIUI Theme Watch

I don't use widgets.

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Table: Comparison of ways to add a watch to the screen Xiaomi

Solving the Problem: Why the Watch is Not Displaying or Is Not Working Right

Sometimes, after adding a watch widget, it may not show time, it may not display correctly, or it may disappear after a reboot, and here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI The watch widget is gone, check if the design settings are reset, and in some cases, changing the theme to the standard one and back helps.

• ❌ No widget added: check if Easy Theme mode is enabled (Settings) → Special facilities → Easy theme. He turns off the widgets.
• ⏳ Watches do not update time: restart your phone or check your time settings in Settings → System system → Date and time (must be switched on automatically).
• 🔄 Widget disappears after reboot: it is a bug of some versions MIUI. Try installing the widget on another screen or using a third-party app.
• 📱 The watch does not appear on the locked screen: MIUI 14+ This function has been moved to Settings → Screen locking → Lock widgets.

If the problem persists, try clearing the launcher cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the MIUI Launcher (or Lawnchair if you use an alternative launcher).
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
4. Reboot the phone.

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If the watch widget is slowing down or severely draining the battery, check it in Settings → Battery → Battery Use. Third-party widgets with animation can consume up to 5-10% charge per hour!

Additional settings: how to change the time format, color and size of the watch

In MIUI, you can fine-tune the display of the watch, from the time format (12/24 hours) to color and transparency.

• ⏰ Time format: change to Settings → System system → Date and time → Time format.
• 🎨 Color and Style: For a Standard Widget, Click on It → Settings → Style, themes. MIUI Changes in style automatically.
• 📏 Size: Some widgets support size resizing (pull around corners after adding).
• 🌓 Transparency: in MIUI 14+ Transparency can be set up through Settings → Registration → Additionally.

In Xiaomi 13/14 and Redmi Note 12+, the Adaptive Watch feature is available – the widget automatically changes color depending on the wallpaper (only works with standard MIUI wallpaper). To enable it, go to Settings → Decoration → Adaptive colors.

For third-party widgets (like KWGT), the settings are even wider: you can change fonts, add shadows, animations, and even link the clock to sensor data (like displaying the CPU temperature), but this will require you to understand the application interface or download ready-made templates from the community.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the watch on the screen Xiaomi