How to turn off the alarm on Xiaomi Redmi: all ways (including emergency)

The alarm clock on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones can go off at the most inopportune moment — during an important meeting, a child’s night sleep, or when the phone is lying without sound in another room. Unlike an iPhone or a naked Android, MIUI firmware offers several unique ways to turn off the signal, including gestures and voice commands. However, not everyone knows that on Redmi Note 12, Redmi 10 or older models, the algorithm differs depending on the MIUI version and energy saving settings.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods, from a standard swipe in the notification bar to deactivation through ADB (for advanced users), and pay special attention to the hidden function of “Silent Mode for Alarms” in MIUI 14, which allows you to automatically mute the sound of the signal at specified hours, and you will learn why the alarm clock can be activated spontaneously after updating the system and how to fix it without resetting.

Method 1: Disconnect via the notification panel (fastest)

This is the basic method that works on all Xiaomi Redmi models – from the budget Redmi A1 to the flagship Redmi K60 Pro. The main advantage is that you do not need to unlock the screen or open the application.

• 🔔 Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
• 🛑 Find an active alarm card (usually with a watch icon and the words “Alarm clock worked»).
• 👆 Press it with one finger and move left or right (depending on version) MIUI).
• ❌ Confirm the action if the button “Disable” appears».

⚠️ Note: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13 for Redmi Note 11) the swipe may not work the first time.In this case, try holding the notification for 2 seconds, and then select "Disable" in the context menu.

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Method 2: Through the Clock App (full control)

If you want to not just turn off the current signal, but delete or edit the alarm, use the standard Watch app, which is suitable for setting up repeated signals (for example, for every weekday).

1. Open the Clock app (icon with dial).
2. Go to the Alarming Signal tab (bell icon in the bottom menu).
3. Find the active alarm clock in the list and move it to the left (the red button “Delete” will appear) or click on it to edit.
4. To temporarily turn off without removing, uncheck the tick next to the alarm clock.

💡 Useful advice: In Redmi with MIUI 14 has a Smart Alarm feature that analyzes sleep phases through a built-in accelerometer. If you don't need this option, turn it off in the alarm settings (Additional) → Smart alarm clock to save battery power.

Method 3: Voice command (for MIUI 13 and later)

Xiaomi smartphones support voice alarms via Google Assistant or built-in XiaoAI. This method is convenient when the phone is out of reach (for example, on charging).

• 🎤 Say: OK Google, turn off the alarm (for Google Assistant).
• 🤖 Xiao Ai, turn off the alarm (for XiaoAI, it only works on Chinese firmware).
• 🔊 If the voice assistant doesn’t respond, check the permissions in Settings. → Annexes → All applications → Google.

⚠️ Note: Redmi with global firmware (e.g. Redmi 12) 5G XiaoAI is disabled by default. Use only Google Assistant or install an alternative assistant, such as Alice from Yandex.

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Method 4: Emergency button shutdown (if the screen is unresponsive)

Sometimes the alarm clock can freeze, the sound continues to play, and the screen does not unlock or respond to touch, in which case the hardware shutdown will help:

1. Press the power button + increase volume for 10-15 seconds until the phone restarts.
2. If the alarm clock still plays after the reset, go to Settings → Sound → Alarm clock and reset the default settings.

🔧 Technical details: On some models (Redmi) 9A, Redmi 8 may not work because of the button lock in the MIUI. In this case, connect the phone to the PC and execute the command:

adb shell am force-stop com.android.deskclock

This will force the alarm clock to stop, and you will find instructions for setting up the ADB for Xiaomi in our separate article.

Method 5: Setup automatic shutdown (for MIUI 14)

Recent versions of MIUI have introduced the Quiet Alarm Mode feature, which allows you to mute the sound of the signal at certain hours (for example, at night), which is useful if you forget to turn off the alarm manually.

• ⏰ Go to Settings. → Sound. → Quiet alarm clock regimen.
• ✅ Turn on the option and set a time interval (for example, from 23:00 to 7:00).
• 🔕 In this interval, the alarm will go off, but the sound will be dimmed by 50%.

⚠️ Note: This feature only works with the standard Watch app. If you use third-party alarm clocks (like Timely or Sleep Cycle), they won't be subject to these rules.

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The Quiet Alarm Mode feature is only available on MIUI 14 and later. On older firmware (MIUI 12), there is no analogue for it - use Do Not Disturb mode with exceptions.

Why does the Xiaomi Redmi alarm clock not turn off?

If the signal continues to sound despite all the manipulations, the problem may be one of the following:

🛠️ Radical solution: If the problem recurs, reset the settings of the Clock app»:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → All Apps → Watch.
2. Press Warehouse. → Clear the data.
3. ⚠️ This will remove all alarm clocks and timers – save important ones in advance!

FAQ: Frequent questions about alarm clocks on Xiaomi Redmi