How to add a weather widget to the screen of the phone Xiaomi: all ways

Why Xiaomi doesn’t have weather on the screen and how to fix it

You just bought the new Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 or upgraded your firmware to MIUI 15, but can't find where the weather display on the home screen turns on? This problem is familiar to many owners of Xiaomi, POCO and Redmi smartphones.The fact is that after system updates or resets, the weather widget often disappears from the screen, and the standard ways to add it are not always obvious.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of setting weather on the Xiaomi screen, from the basic addition through the widget menu to manually adjusting through the Settings → Screen. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12 to 15) and smartphone models. If you do not have automatic location determination or widget refuses to update, here you will find solutions.

Before you go to the instructions, make sure that on your phone:

• 📱 Mobile Internet or Wi-Fi enabled (weather updated via network).
• 📍 Allowed to use geolocation for the Weather application.
• 🔄 Updated firmware to the latest version (check in Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).

Method 1: Adding a standard weather widget through the menu

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI widget, which works on all models starting with MIUI 12, but the appearance and location of the elements may vary.

Instructions:

1. Touch the empty space on the home screen and hold for 1-2 seconds until the menu appears.
2. At the bottom of the screen, select Widgets (the icon with squares).
3. Scroll down to Tools or Systems and find the Weather widget (usually a 2×2 or 4×1) square.
4. Click on the widget and drag it to the free space on the screen.

If the widget doesn’t appear in the list, check:

• 🔍 Is a standard Weather app installed (sometimes it is removed along with unnecessary services).
• 📥 Is it updated to the latest version on Google Play or App Store? MIUI.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes it helps you get your missing widgets back.

Make sure you're connected to the Internet

Check the permits for the Weather app

Update the Weather app in the store

Restart the phone if necessary.-->

Method 2: Configure with “Themes” (for MIUI 14/15)

In the latest versions of MIUI, the weather widget can be hidden in the Themes section, a method suitable for Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13 and POCO F5.

How do I add:

1. Open the Themes app (icon with brush).
2. Go to the Lock Screen or Main Screen section.
3. Find the option of Widgets or Additional Items.
4. Activate the switch next to the Weather and select the display style (mini, full, with animation).

If there is no option for weather in the themes:

• 🎨 Try changing the topic to a standard one (MIUI Default or Default – Some custom themes remove widgets.
• 🔄 Update theme app via Google Play.
• 📱 Check if the Light mode (lightweight firmware) is turned off in Settings → Special facilities.

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If the weather widget isn’t updated, try manually specifying the city: open the Weather app → click on the current location → select your city from the list.

Method 3: Manually add via “Screen settings”

On some models (e.g. Redmi 10 or POCO X3), the weather widget is added not through the widget menu, but through the home screen settings, which works even if the standard widget is not available.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings. → Main screen screen.
2. Select Additional Settings or Screen Elements.
3. Find the option “Weather and Hours” or “Weather Widget”.
4. Activate the slider and select the location (top or bottom corner of the screen).

If there is no option:

• 🔧 Try resetting the main screen settings: Settings → Main screen screen → Reset.
• 📲 Install an alternative launcher (like Nova Launcher or Hyperion) and add a weather widget through it.
• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version – in older versions MIUI (below 12) the weather widget may not be available.

Method 4: Use of alternative widgets (Google, AccuWeather)

If the standard Xiaomi widget doesn’t work or doesn’t work, you can install third-party solutions, such as widgets from Google, AccuWeather or Weather & Clock Widget.

How to install the widget from Google:

1. Install the Google app from Google Play (if not).
2. Add the Google widget to the home screen (as in Method 1).
3. Select the Weather widget (usually 2×2 or 4×1).
4. Customize the displayed information (temperature, precipitation, forecast).

The pros and cons of alternative widgets:

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The standard Xiaomi widget consumes less battery than third-party apps because it is optimized for MIUI.

Problem Solving: The widget is not working or updated

If the weather widget is added but does not show up-to-date data, the reasons may be as follows:

1. No Internet connection

• 🌐 Check if mobile internet or Wi-Fi is enabled.
• 🔌 Restart your router if you use Wi-Fi.
• 📶 Turn on Flight Mode for 10 seconds, then turn off.

2. Incorrect geolocation settings

• 📍 Go to Settings. → Confidentiality → Permits → Geolocation.
• 🔘 Make sure location is allowed for the Weather app.
• 🌍 Manually specify your city in the Weather app.

Application malfunctions

• 🔄 Clear the cache: Settings → Annexes → Weather. → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🗑️ Delete the application data (Warning: reset all settings!).
• 📥 Reinstall the app via Google Play.

⚠️ Note: If the widget has disappeared from the screen after cleaning the data, add it again according to the instructions from Method 1. 9A) Requires rebooting after cleaning the cache.

How to Change the Appearance of the Weather Widget

The standard MIUI widget supports several display styles to change it:

1. Touch the weather widget on the home screen and hold for 1-2 seconds.
2. In the menu that appears, select Change Size or Settings.
3. Choose one of the available styles: 🌡️ Mini - only temperature and icon. 📊 Full - temperature, forecast for the day, humidity. 🎨 Animated – with background effects (rain, snow).

Ready.

If there are few options, try:

• 🎨 Install custom theme from the Themes app (some themes add new widget styles).
• 🔧 Use third-party launchers (like Nova Launcher) that support more customization options.

On Xiaomi models with AMOLED-In the dark mode, the weather widget consumes 15-20% less energy than in light mode.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi's weather widget