How to install a clock on the desktop Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro: all ways

You want to always see time on the home screen of the Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro, but don’t know how to add a watch? In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways, from standard MIUI widgets to hidden features and third-party apps. Learn how to configure the display of time, date and even weather in one widget, as well as what errors users often make.

The Redmi 8 Pro runs on a MIUI shell that offers several built-in time display options, but not everyone knows that in addition to basic settings, you can use advanced features such as animated watches or widgets with additional information, and we tested each method and prepared detailed instructions with explanations for beginners.

1. Standard watch widget in MIUI

The easiest way is to use a built-in widget from Xiaomi, which requires no additional apps and supports multiple display styles. Here's how to add it:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the desktop.
2. At the bottom of the screen will appear menu – select the item Widgets.
3. Scroll through the list to the Watch section (usually at the beginning).
4. Choose your favorite style and drag it to the desktop.

The MIUI standard comes with 5 basic styles of watch widgets, including analog, digital and combined versions, and can be resized by stretching its edges after being placed on the screen.

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If the widget doesn’t show up after adding, try rebooting your smartphone – sometimes it helps with MIUI failures.

Method limitation: Built-in widgets don't support customization of colors and fonts. If you need more options, move on to the following.

2. setting the time display in the status bar

If you don't need a desktop widget but want to see the time, check the status bar settings. In Redmi 8 Pro, you can configure:

• 🕒 Time format (12/24 hour)
• 📅 Displaying the date next to the clock
• 🔄 Automatic time updates over the network

To change the parameters:

1. Open the Settings → Screen → Status Line.
2. Activate the Clock Switch (if it is turned off).
3. Press the time format and select the desired option.

This is a good method if you don't want to clutter your desktop but always have access to time, but remember that the status bar only displays time, with no date and no additional features.

3.Using widgets from Google

If you don't like standard MIUI widgets, you can install alternatives from Google, which offer more customization options and better integrate with other services (like Google Calendar).

Instructions:

1. Install the Google app from the Play Market (unless preinstalled).
2. Press and hold the empty space on the desktop → Widgets.
3. Find the Google section and select the Watch widget.
4. Drag it on the screen and adjust the size.

The advantages of Google widgets:

• 🎨 More styles (including minimalistic and bright options).
• 🔄 Automatic synchronization with weather and calendar.
• 📱 Support for dark theme (adapted to system settings).

Disadvantage: Some functions (such as weather forecast) will require additional permissions.

Party of the customization annex

If embedded solutions don't suit you, look at third-party apps that allow you to:

• 🎨 Completely change the design of the watch (colors, fonts, animations).
• ⏰ Add a second hand or timer.
• 🌍 Display time in different time zones.

Top.-3 supplant 8 Pro:

To install a widget from a third-party application:

1. Download and install the selected application.
2. Open the list of widgets (as in method 1).
3. Find the section with the name of the application and choose your favorite style.

Make sure that the security settings allow installation from unknown sources (if you download APK)

Check the reviews about the app (avoid low-ranking programs)

Clear the launcher cache after installation (Settings) → Annexes → Launcher → Clear the cache)-->

Beware of fake apps! Some widgets may contain ads or collect data.

• 🔍 Play Market Rating (should be higher than 4.0).
• 📝 Number of installations (popular applications have) 1M+ download).
• 🛡️ Permits (no access to the SMS or contact).

5. Hidden MIUI functions: clock on locked screen

Few people know, but Redmi 8 Pro can configure the time display even on a locked screen, which is handy if you often check the time without unlocking your smartphone.

How to turn on:

1. Go to Settings → Lock the screen.
2. Select the Lock Style.
3. Activate the option to show the clock.
4. Set up additional settings: Color and font size, date display, animation when unlocked.

Features of the function:

• 🔋 Does not affect battery consumption (watches are displayed only when the screen is turned on).
• 🎨 Supports themes MIUI (You can choose the style under the wallpaper).
• 🔒 It works even with disabled notifications on a locked screen.

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A clock on a locked screen is the only way to see time without unlocking, but it doesn’t replace a widget on your desktop.

If the watch doesn’t appear after you set up, check if the feature conflicts with a third-party launcher (like Nova Launcher), in which case you have to choose between customizing the desktop or the built-in clock on lock.

6. Problem Solving: The clock doesn't display or gets knocked off

Sometimes, once installed, the watch widget disappears or shows the wrong time, and let's look at the typical errors and how to fix them.

Problem 1: The widget disappeared after the reboot

⚠️ Note: This is due to memory optimization in MIUI. To correct:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the app responsible for the widget (like Google or Watch).
3. Choose the Battery. → No restrictions.
4. Reboot your smartphone.

Problem 2: Time is lost after sleep

The reason is the network synchronization is disabled.

Settings → Additional → Date and Time → Include “Date and Time Auto-Determination”

Problem 3: The widget is not updated

⚠️ Attention: This is most often due to traffic savings:

• 📶 Internet connection (weather widgets require a network).
• 🔄 Synchronization settings in the account Google/Mi.
• 🔋 Power saving mode (turn it off for the widget app).

If none of these methods helped, try resetting the launcher settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Launcher.
2. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
3. Reset the device.

After reset, all widgets will have to be added again, but this often solves the display problems.

7. Comparison of methods: which way to choose?

To make the choice easier, we have compiled a comparative table of all ways to install a watch on the Redmi 8 Pro:

Selection recommendations:

• 🔋 If battery consumption is important, use built-in widgets or lock-on clocks.
• 🎨 Third-party applications are suitable for maximum customization (for example, UCCW).
• 🔄 If you need to automatically update your weather and calendar, choose Google widgets.

Don’t be afraid to experiment! In Redmi 8 Pro, you can combine several ways – for example, put a widget on your desktop and turn on the clock on the locked screen.

FAQ: Frequent questions