How to Set a Watch on Xiaomi’s Home Screen: All Ways to Get a MIUI 12, 13 and 14

Have you just bought a new Xiaomi smartphone and want to keep time in sight? Or upgraded MIUI to the latest version and the familiar watch widget disappeared? Regardless of the reason, adding a watch to the home screen is one of the most popular settings among Redmi, POCO and Black Shark users. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to install the watch, including hidden features and workarounds for different versions of the firmware.

Note right away: in MIUI 14 (and partly in MIUI 13), the widget add interface has changed, so the old instructions may not work. We tested all methods on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO F5 models - we guarantee that it is up to date for 2026. If you have another model (for example, Mi 11 or Redmi 10), check the version of MIUI in the settings: Settings path → About Phone → MIUI version.

1. Standard method: The Watch widget via the widget menu

This is the most obvious and versatile method that works on most Xiaomi devices with MIUI 12-14.The watch widget is built into the system, but it needs to be activated correctly.

Instructions:

• 📱 Long press on the free space of the main screen (not on the icon!).
• 🔧 In the bottom menu, select “Widgets” (or “Widgets” on English firmware).
• ⏰ Scroll down to the Clock block (usually at the beginning or in the Systems section»).
• 🖱️ Hold your finger on the desired version of the widget and drag it to the screen.

In MIUI 14, 4 options for displaying the clock are available:

⚠️ Note: If there is no Watch in the list of widgets, your device has disabled the com.android.deskclock system application. → Annexes → Application management → Show it all. → Systemic → The clock.

Make sure there is a free space on the home screen (at least 2×1 cell)

Check if the system clock is disabled in the application settings

Update MIUI to the latest version (old firmware may not have widgets)

Restart your phone if the widget doesn’t show up-->

2. Alternative method: through lock screen settings

Few people know, but setting up a clock on the lock screen can automatically add it to the home screen in some versions of MIUI. This method is especially useful if the standard widget doesn't work.

How to do this:

1. Open the Settings → Lock screen.
2. Select the “Clock style” option (or “Clock style”).
3. Scroll down and turn on the “Show on the Home Screen” option (if any).
4. Save the changes and return to the home screen – the watch should appear automatically.

This method doesn’t work on all devices, but it’s tested on the Xiaomi 12T and Redmi K50 with MIUI 13.5. If you don’t have an option, try the following method.

Analog (with arrows)

Digital (minimalistic)

With the weather and the date.

Custom (from Play Market)-->

3.Using third-party widgets from the Play Market

If you don’t like standard MIUI watches, you can install alternative widgets from Google Play, and it’s also a solution for devices where there’s no system widget (for example, some POCO models with lightweight firmware).

Top.-3 watch apps on Xiaomi:

• 🏆 Chronus is a custom watch with weather, calendar and notifications. MIUI.
• 🎨 KWGT Kustom Widget Maker – for advanced users, allows you to create unique designs.
• ⏱️ Digital Clock Widget – Simple digital watch with font and color settings.

How to determine:

1. Download your favorite app from the Play Market.
2. Long tap on the main screen → “Widgets”.
3. Find the widget of the installed app (such as “Chronus 4×2”) and drag it to the screen.
4. Customize the appearance through the app menu.

⚠️ Note: Some widgets from the Play Market may conflict with optimization MIUI To avoid this, add the app to the "No Limits" list in the battery settings: → Battery → Choice of applications → No restrictions.

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If the watch does not update after installing the third-party widget, check the application permissions: “Exact Location” (to synchronize time over GPS) and “Autostart” must be enabled.

4. Manual addition via ADB (for power users)

If the system widget of the clock is missing after the update MIUI or resetting settings, it can be returned by ADB-This method requires a computer connection and basic knowledge of working with adb.

Instructions:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times), then Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: adb shell pm enable com.android.deskclock
3. Reboot the device. The watch widget should appear on the list.

If the widget is still missing, try resetting its cache:

adb shell pm clear com.android.deskclock

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB On models with a locked bootloader (for example, the global versions of Xiaomi for Europe), some commands ADB They may not be able to be unlocked.

5. iOS-style watch: how to install on Xiaomi

Many Xiaomi users want an iPhone-like widget with large numbers and minimalist design, and there are two ways to achieve this:

Method 1: via KWGT

• 📲 Install. KWGT Kustom Widget Maker and KWGT iOS16 Pack (available on Play Market).
• 🎨 Import a watch template from the pack and customize the colors under the theme MIUI.
• 🖼️ Add a widget to the screen (size) 4×2 display).

Method 2: With the help of a launcher

• 🚀 Install a Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher.
• 🔄 In the launcher settings, select the theme “iOS” or “Minimal».
• ⏰ Add a watch widget from the standard set (Nova Launcher has built-in iOS styles).

Example of code for manually adjusting the color of the watch in KWGT (if you want to change the shade under MIUI):

$#FF4CAF50$// Green (like in MIUI)


$#FF2196F3$// Blue (standard for iOS)




$#FF9C27B0$// Purple (dark theme)

6 Why the clock disappears from the home screen and how to fix it

Xiaomi users often experience a problem when the Suddenly watch widget disappears after an update or reboot.

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

1. Long tap on the home screen → “Screen settings”.
2. Select “Reset Home Screen” (or “Reset Home Screen”).
3. Confirm the action and add the widget again.

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If the clock goes missing after each MIUI update, turn off automatic system optimization: Settings → Battery → Optimization → Disable.This can increase battery consumption, but keep the widgets in place.

7. Hidden watch chips in MIUI: which you didn't know

The MIUI watch widget does more than just show the time, here are some useful features:

• 🌍 Automatic time zone determination: If you travel, the watch can show time in two zones at the same time. → «Settings»).
• 🔔 Integration with alarm clocks: the Wake-Up Widget shows the nearest alarm clock set and allows you to quickly turn it off.
• 🎨 Dynamic Wallpaper: On some models (Xiaomi 13, Mix Fold) the watch can change color depending on the wallpaper (included in Settings) → Screen. → Dynamic wallpaper).
• 📊 Usage statistics: In a digital widget, you can output the time of the last unlock of the phone (useful for controlling screen time).

Another hidden feature is voice control, activated through Google Assistant.

1. Say, "OK, Google, show the clock on the home screen."
2. The assistant will offer to add a widget or open the app “Clock”.

On models with Always-On Display (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the watch widget on the home screen can sync with the lock screen – changing the style in one place is automatically applied to another.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the watch on Xiaomi