How to put the watch on the main screen Xiaomi: all ways and life hacks

You just bought a Xiaomi smartphone and want to personalize the home screen with a stylish watch? Or maybe the watch widget is gone after the MIUI update and you don't know how to get it back? In this article, we'll look at all the possible ways to display time on the screen, from standard widgets to hidden shell features. It's important to understand that the process may differ depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and the phone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11, etc.), but the general principles remain unchanged.

Many users have a problem when, after resetting or changing the theme, the watch disappears from the home screen. Others want to make it more visible or change the display style. In this guide, you will find not only basic steps, but also rare tips - for example, how to add an analog watch instead of a digital one, or why the widget may not appear in the list of available.

Before you start, make sure your Xiaomi has an up-to-date firmware version installed. Some features (such as customizing widgets) may not be available on older versions of MIUI. If you use POCO Launcher or a third-party shell, the process may be different, as we’ll discuss below.

1. Standard method: Adding a watch widget through the widget menu

The easiest and most versatile method is to use built-in MIUI widgets, which works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models with a shell from the manufacturer.

1. Unlock the screen and go to the main screen (home).
2. Make a long tap on any free screen spot until the settings menu appears.
3. At the bottom of the screen, select Widgets (or Widgets in English).
4. Scroll down to the Clock section, and there are a number of options: 🕒 Digital clock (shows time in format) 12/24 hour). 🕘 Analog clock (with dial and hands). ⏰ Weather watches (in some versions) MIUI). 🌍 World Time (to display time in different time zones).

Click on your favorite widget and drag it to the home screen without letting go. Release your finger when the green frame appears.

If necessary, change the size of the widget, pulling the corners of the frame.

If there is no clock in the widget list, it can mean:

• 🔄 System widgets are disabled on your device (solved by resetting launcher settings).
• 📱 You are using a third-party launcher (such as a Nova Launcher or an Apex Launcher).
• 🔧 Installed custom firmware without standard widgets MIUI.

Make sure there is free space on the screen.|Check if the widgets are disabled in the launcher settings|Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI|Restart your phone if the widgets don’t show up-->

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F4 or Redmi K50) The watch widget may be hidden in the Tools or Systems section. If you can't find it, try searching by widget (the magnifier in the upper right corner of the menu).

2. Customization of the appearance of the watch: size, style, color

Adding a watch to a screen is only half the battle, and it's important to customize it to your own style. There are a number of customization options available at MIUI.

Change in widget size

Most of the watch widgets in MIUI support dynamic sizing.

1. Press and hold the watch widget on the home screen.
2. A frame will appear with dots at the corners - pull behind them to increase or decrease the widget.
3. Some widgets (such as analog watches) are fixed in size and do not scale.

Change of display style

To redesign the watch:

1. Tap the watch widget once - the settings menu will open.
2. Select Style or Themes (on some Clock Style models).
3. Scroll through the available options and choose your favorite. MIUI 14 has up to 5 preset styles.

If you don’t like standard styles, you can install additional ones through the Topics:

1. Open the Themes app.
2. Go to the widget section. → The clock.
3. Download your favorite topic and apply it.

Digital (classical)|Analog (with arrows)|Minimalist (only time)|Dynamic (changing throughout the day)|Other-->

⚠️ Attention: On devices with POCO Launcher (e.g, POCO X3 Pro) customization options are limited. To get full functionality, switch to a standard launcher MIUI in settings: Settings → Home screen → Default launcher.

3. Why the watch is not added to the screen: common problems and solutions

Sometimes users find that the watch widget simply does not appear on the list of available, and consider the main reasons and ways to eliminate them.

Problem 1: The clock widget is not on the menu

If the Watch section doesn’t appear in the widget list, try the following:

• 🔄 Restart the device – sometimes it helps to return system widgets.
• 📲 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI.
• 🧹 Clear the launcher cache: Go to Settings → Annexes → Application management. Find Louncher. MIUI (or POCO Launcher. Select Storage → Clear the cache.

Reset the launcher settings

1. Press the free space on the main screen → Home screen settings.
2. Choose More. → Reset the settings.

4. Alternative methods: third-party widgets and launchers

If you don’t like standard MIUI watches, you can use third-party solutions, which is relevant for users who want unique design or additional features (such as weather, calendar, steps).

Method 1: Installation of a third-party watch widget

Google Play has a lot of apps with watch widgets, and the most popular ones are:

• 🕐 Chronus – customizable watch with weather and notifications.
• ⏱️ Digital Clock Widget – Minimalist digital watch.
• 🌤️ Weather & Clock Widget – a weather watch.
• 🎨 KWGT Kustom Widget Maker – Create a unique watch from scratch.

Method 2: Use of alternative launchers

If you don’t like the standard MIUI launcher, you can install a third-party one, for example:

• 🏠 Nova Launcher – flexible customization of widgets and icons.
• 🎯 Apex Launcher – Support for gestures and themes.
• 🔧 Lawnchair is a lightweight open source launcher.