Owners of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones often face the need to quickly turn off the morning signal or change its parameters. The standard “Clock” app in the shell of MIUI or HyperOS has its own features that can confuse a beginner. Turning off the alarm can mean different actions: stop an already ringing signal, turn off a specific event for today or completely remove a repeating timer from the list.
In this article, we will take a look at all possible scenarios for managing alarms, how to skip a call, how to permanently delete a reminder, and what to do if the system is behaving incorrectly. Understanding the logic of how system applications work will allow you to easily manage your time without unnecessary fuss.
The interfaces may vary slightly depending on the software version, but the basic principles remain the same for the entire ecosystem. We will look at both standard methods and hidden settings that will help make the awakening more comfortable. It is important to know that the complete removal of the alarm clock only occurs through a swipe or deletion button in the list, simply turning off the switch only deactivates it temporarily.
How to Stop an Already Ringing Alarm
When the morning signal is heard, most users act instinctively, and a timer interface with large control buttons appears on the lock screen or desktop, and to turn off the sound right now, just press the stop or delay button, and the choice of action depends on your current need for sleep.
If you press the "Delay" button, the signal will die, but at a given interval (usually 5 or 10 minutes) it will resume. This is convenient if you need a little extra time. Full stop occurs only when you select the appropriate point, which deactivates the signal until the next scheduled time or forever if it was a one-time call.
In some versions of the MIUI shell, the interface can overlap other applications. If the screen doesn't respond, try unlocking the device using a fingerprint scanner or password entry. Sometimes security requires identification confirmation by front-stop system sound.
⚠️ Warning: If the alarm goes off and the screen goes out, it still works in the background. Don't expect the phone to "silence" itself unless you confirm the action on the locked screen.
There's also a Shake to Disable feature that you can activate in settings, which allows you to turn off the signal with a sharp movement of the device, which is more useful than looking for a button on a bright screen in the dark.
Turning off the one-time alarm clock for today
Often times you set an alarm clock for a specific time, but your plans have changed, and you don't have to stand up on it anymore, so you don't have to delete the record completely. You just have to deactivate it for the day.
To do this, open the standard Clock app and go to the "Alarm clock" tab, and you'll see a list of all the timers you've created, and there's a switch next to each of them, and if it's on in blue or orange, the alarm clock is active.
Press the switch to turn it off. The color will change to gray, which means the function will be turned off. The time and settings will be saved. The next day or the next time you turn on the phone (depending on the settings), this alarm can become active again if it is repeated.
- 📱 Open the Clock app on the home screen.
- ⏰ Go to the lower tab "Alarm clock».
- 🔘 Click on the switch next to the right time to turn grey.
This method is ideal for situations where you need to get a night's sleep on the weekend, but on weekdays the mode should remain.The Xiaomi system is smart and often offers "smart" scenarios, but manual control remains the most reliable way to control.
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If you often forget to turn off your alarm clock on weekends, set up a repeating schedule for workdays only (Mn-Pt) so you don't have to worry about manually shutting down.
How to remove alarm from the list
If the signal is no longer needed, it is best to remove it so as not to clutter the list and not to get confused in settings. Complete deletion ensures that the phone will never sound again at this time until you create the event again.
In MIUI and HyperOS, the removal process is intuitive. In the alarm list, find the item you want, swipe the alarm line left or right, and a red button will appear with the basket or cross.
Clicking on this icon will permanently delete the recording. If the swipe doesn't work in your firmware version, try pressing the alarm to enter edit mode and find the "Delete" button in the bottom corner of the screen or in the three-dot menu.
| Action. | The result | Recovery |
|---|---|---|
| Turning off the tumbler | The alarm clock won't work anytime soon. | Automatically or manually |
| Removal (swipe) | The alarm clock will disappear from the list forever. | Only the creation of a new |
| Stopping sound | Termination of the current call | Not required |
Be careful when cleaning the list, especially if you have complex repetitive events set up, and accidental deletion may not be noticed immediately, leading to lateness.
☑️ Pre-deletion check
Configuring repeating signals and outputs
One of the most common reasons users want to turn off their alarm clock is because it rings on the weekend, and the problem is the repetition settings, and by default, many users set an alarm clock for 8:00, without noticing that the "Daily" tick is ticking.
To fix this, click on the timeline to reveal additional settings. Find Repeat or days of the week. Here you can select specific days when the signal should sound. Take away the ticks from Saturday and Sunday.
Modern versions of MIUI also feature a Smart Alarm or Calendar Integration feature, which can automatically miss a signal if it recognizes that it is a holiday or a holiday, based on regional settings.
If you only need to turn off your alarm clock for one specific date (such as a holiday), the easiest way to do this is to use the switch method described above and turn it back on the next day.
⚠️ Warning: When changing time zones or switching to daylight saving time (if relevant for the region), check the alarm settings. The smartphone can adjust the time, but the logic of repetition sometimes gets confused.
Problem Solving: The alarm clock doesn't turn off or ring
Sometimes users have the opposite problem: the alarm clock cannot be turned off, or vice versa, it is silent when it should ring. In the first case, if the screen does not respond to touch, try to press the power button. This can reset the interface or cause a switch-off menu that will interrupt the sound.
If the alarm doesn't ring, check the sound settings. Make sure the alarm clock volume slider (separate from the media and the bell) isn't turned to zero. Also check if the Do Not Disturb mode is on with an exception for alarm clocks.
A common cause of failure is energy saving. The system can kill the clock process to save battery. Go to the settings of the Watch app and select Auto Start and No Restrictions for background activity.
- 🔋 Check the battery level before going to bed.
- 🔇 Make sure your phone is not in flight mode with Wi-Fi turned off (if the alarm is cloudy).
- 🔄 Restart the device if the interface freezes.
What if the alarm rings but there is no screen?
Using a voice assistant to manage
Xiaomi smartphone owners can use Google Assistant or Si Xiao Ai (in Chinese versions) to control alarm clocks, a convenient way to turn off or change the signal without touching the screen.
Just say, "OK Google, turn off your alarm at 7am," or "Cancel all alarms." The assistant will confirm the action with a voice and visually display changes to the app, which is especially handy when hands are busy or the phone is far away.
This feature requires that the phone be connected to the Internet and the microphone be active, and the assistant settings must allow synchronization with the system clock.
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Voice control is the fastest way to cancel an alarm without getting out of bed or looking for a phone in the dark.