How to Include Xiaomi Reminders: 5 Ways to Use All Models

Xiaomi’s MIUI-based smartphones offer several built-in ways to create a reminder, from the standard Watch app to voice commands via Google Assistant. However, many users face problems: notifications fail, repeated events get lost after a system update, or simply fail to find the desired feature in the menu maze. This article will help you understand everything from basic settings to solving typical errors.

We tested the instructions on the current versions of MIUI 14 and MIUI 15 (including global and Chinese firmware), and also took into account the features of popular models: Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13 and Xiaomi 14. If your device runs Android 12+, all of the described methods will work without additional applications. For owners of older smartphones (for example, Redmi 9A on MIUI 12), we separately noted the possible limitations.

Method 1: Reminder through the standard “Clock” app

The most reliable method is to use the built-in “Clock” app (com.miui.clock), which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones and syncs with system notifications, so it will work even if the phone restarts.

To create a reminder:

1. Open the “Clock” app** (icon with dial).
2. Go to the "Alarm" tab** (in the lower menu).
3. Press the + button in the lower right corner.
4. Set a time, select the days of repetition (if necessary) and click Save.

Important: the interface has changed a little in MIUI 15 – the reminder button is now under existing alarms, not in the right corner.If you don’t have the alarm tab displayed, update the app via Google Play or the App Store (for Chinese firmware).

Proper time | Notification sound selected | Repeat activated (if necessary) | Alarm volume checked-->

Method 2: Voice reminders via Google Assistant

If you need to quickly create a reminder without clicking on the menu, use the voice assistant.This method works on all Xiaomi smartphones with Google Mobile Services (GMS), including global versions of POCO and Redmi.

Activate Google Assistant in one way:

• 📱 Hold the Home button** (on navigation gesture screens – swipe diagonally from the corner);

Once activated, the assistant will prompt you to specify the text of the reminder and the time, for example, the phrase “Remind me to call my mom tomorrow at 9am every Monday” will automatically create a repetitive event, the main advantage of this method is synchronization with your Google account, so the reminder will be duplicated on other devices (for example, on a tablet or smartwatch).

Standard Watch |Google Assistant |Third-party apps (e.g. Todoist) |I don't use reminders-->

Method 3: Reminders via Notes (MIUI Notes)

The MIUI Notes app not only saves texts, but also attaches notifications to them, which is convenient if you want to link a reminder to a specific record (such as a shopping list or a day plan).

Instructions:

1. Click on the Bell icon** in the top menu.

Limitation: Unlike the Clock, you can’t set the melody of the notification here – you’ll use a standard sound. MIUI. But you can attach photos or voice messages to the note, which is useful for complex tasks.

Method 4: Reminders in Google Calendar

If you use Google Calendar, you can create an event with a notification that will be duplicated on all devices associated with the account, which is suitable for important things, since it allows you to set up several alerts (for example, the day and an hour before the event).

How to set up:

1. Press «+» → «Event».

Advantage: Events from Google Calendar are displayed in a widget on the Xiaomi home screen (if you add the Calendar widget) and you can also set the repetition to a complex schedule (for example, “every second Tuesday of the month”).

Method 5: Third-Party Apps for Advanced Reminders

If built-in MIUI features aren’t enough, consider third-party apps that offer advanced features: geolocation reminders (like “buy milk on your way home”), integration with Todoist or Notion, and customization of the interface.

Top.-3 apps:

• 📱 TickTick – supports repetitive tasks, Pomodoro timer and shared access;
• 🔔 Any.do is a convenient scheduler with voice input and integration with Google Calendar;
• 📅 Microsoft To Do – Simple interface and sync with Outlook.

Warning: Before installing, check the app's permissions in Settings → Apps → [Application Name] → Permissions. Some programs (e.g. ColorNote) request access to contacts or location for no obvious reason - this can be a privacy risk.

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If you use TickTick, turn on the Smart Reminders option in your settings – the app will analyze your habits and suggest the optimal time for notifications.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even after setting it right, reminders may not work, and here are the most common reasons and ways to address them:

⚠️ Note: If after the update MIUI All alarm clocks are gone, check if your time settings are reset. → Additionally. → Date and time and enable the option “Date and time Autodetermination».

Problem 1: The reminder doesn’t sound, but it appears in the notification curtain.

• Check the volume of the alarm clock (a separate regulator in the notification curtain when playing a melody).
• Make sure the phone is not in “Do Not Disturb” mode (Settings → Sound → Do Not Disturb).
• For Google Assistant, check the settings in the Google app: Settings → Voice Assistant → Reminders.

Problem 2: Repeated reminders only worked once.

• In the Clock app, open the alarm and check if repetition is enabled (the calendar icon next to the time).
• For Google Calendar, make sure that the event is not marked as “Single-Time”.
• Restart your phone – sometimes crashes in MIUI reset the repetition settings.

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If reminders stop working after resetting settings, restore them from the MIUI backup (Settings → About Phone → Backup).

FAQ: Frequent questions about reminders on Xiaomi