How to include a reminder in the calendar on Xiaomi Redmi 8: 3 ways + tips

Xiaomi Redmi 8 is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but its standard calendar often raises questions from users. Unlike flagship models, there is no separate Reminders app, and the scheduling features are hidden in the Calendar app. If you tried to add an event but the notification didn't work - the problem is not the phone, but the wrong settings.

In this article, we’ll look at three working ways to create a reminder: through the standard calendar, through Google Calendar (if it’s synced), and through the desktop widget, and you’ll learn why notifications don’t come and how to fix it. The instructions are relevant for Redmi 8 on MIUI 10–14 (inclusive), but they’ll work for other Redmi models with similar firmware.

1. Method: Standard MIUI Calendar

The most obvious, but not always intuitive, method: In Redmi 8, the Calendar app is hidden by default in the Tools folder or on the second menu screen. If it isn't, check the Google folder (sometimes the calendar is duplicated there).

To create a reminder:

1. Open the Calendar app** (Date and Hours icon).
2. Click on the plus (+) in the lower right corner.
3. Select an Event (not a “Task” – it’s a different feature).
4. Fill in the fields: 📅 Title (for example, “Go to the dentist») ⏰ Start/end time (you can choose "All day») 🔔 Notification (5, 10, 30 minutes or 1 hour) 🔄 Repeat (if the event is regular – daily, weekly, etc.)

"Save" in the upper right corner.

⚠️ Note: If the event settings do not have a Notification field, update the Calendar app via the Play Store or MIUI App Store. In older versions MIUI (Below 12) this option may not be available.

Date and time are correct | Notice included (not "No sound") | Replay configured (if necessary) | Event saved in the correct calendar (not in "Worker")

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2. Method: Google Calendar (if synchronization is enabled)

If you use a Google account on Redmi 8, all events automatically sync to Google Calendar, which is more reliable than the standard one, since notifications are duplicated through Google services (even if the MIUI Calendar app is blocked).

Instructions:

1. Open the Google Calendar (an icon with a colored "G" logo on a white background).
2. Click on the red + button in the lower right corner.
3. Choose the Event.
4. Fill in the fields: 📌 Title (e.g., “Payment of Communal Services») ⏱️ Time (you can specify the time zone if you are traveling) 📢 Notification (options available: 5–60 minutes, 1 day or week) 🎨 Color of the event (for convenience of sorting)

"Save" **.

💡 If notifications from Google Calendar don’t come, check out:

• 🔄 Synchronization enabled: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronizing the calendar.
• 🛡️ No restrictions for the application: Settings → Annexes → Google Calendar → Permits → Notifications.
• 🔔 Notifications not turned off in phone settings.

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3. Method: Calendar widget on the desktop

If you need to quickly add a reminder without opening the app, use the calendar widget. It lets you create events directly from the home screen.

How to add a widget:

1. Press and hold the empty space on the desktop with your finger.
2. Select Widgets from the bottom menu.
3. Find the Calendar widget** (usually 4×2 or 4×1).
4. Drag him on the screen.
5. Click on the widget → +** → fill in the event data (similar to the first method).

⚠️ Note: Standard calendar widget MIUI You may not display events from Google Calendar if sync is disabled. To see all reminders in one place, use the Google Calendar widget** (download it from the Play Store if you don't have one).

4. Set up repeated reminders

If you need a reminder for daily, weekly, or monthly events (such as subscriptions, workouts, medication), use the Repetition feature.

How to set up:

1. When creating an event (in any of the ways above), find the Repeat field.
2. Choose the frequency: 🔄 Every day (for example, to water flowers) 📅 Weekly (for yoga classes on Mondays) 🗓️ Monthly (to pay rent) 🎂 Annually (for birthdays)

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Redmi 8 doesn’t have the “Repeat on Workdays” feature, which is a limitation of the standard MIUI calendar. If you need one, use Google Calendar or third-party apps (like “Any.do” or “TickTick”).

5. Why are there no reminders?

A common problem on Redmi 8 is that no event notifications appear.

• 🔕 Calendar notifications disabled: Settings → Annexes → Calendar → Notifications → Turn it on.
• 🔄 Sync Disabled (for Google Calendar): Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronizing the calendar
• 📵 Do Not Disturb * * Active: Settings → Sound and vibration → Don't disturb.

💡 If notifications don’t work for Google Calendar only, try it:

1. Delete your Google account and add it again.
2. Update Google Play services to Settings → Apps → Google Play Services.
3. Check if third-party software blocks notifications (e.g., Clear Master or DU Battery Saver).

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If notifications don’t come, check your battery optimization settings first – this is the most common reason on Xiaomi.

6. Alternative Reminder Applications

If the standard Redmi 8 calendar doesn't suit you, try third-party apps. They offer more features: voice reminders, Mi Band integration, weather widgets, etc.

Top.-3 Applications for Xiaomi Redmi 8:

🔹 How to choose?

• If you want simplicity, stay on the standard MIUI calendar.
• If syncing with other devices is important, use Google Calendar.
• If you need advanced features (voice reminders, to-do lists) install TickTick or Any.do.

7. Tips for the effective use of reminders

To make reminders really help, not annoy, follow these rules:

• 🎯 Specifics: Instead of "Go to the store" write "Buy milk, bread and eggs in the Pyatrochka».
• ⏰ Realistic time: If the road takes 30 minutes, give a reminder 40-50 minutes.
• 🔄 Repeat important events: For example, “Pour the flowers” – daily, “Call your mom” – weekly.
• 📱 Use widgets: Place your calendar on the home screen to see your next business.
• 🔔 Set up the sounds: In Settings → Sound and vibration → Notifications: Choose a tune you don’t miss.

⚠️ Note: Redmi 8 can slow down your calendar with more than 50 reminders:

1. Open the Calendar.
2. Press three points (⋮) → «Calendar management»**.
3. Select an unnecessary calendar (such as “Worker”) and delete it.

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If you often forget to turn off your alarm or reminders, install the MacroDroid app and set up an automatic audio shutdown after three missed notifications.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Redmi 8 reminders