How to display the clock and weather on the screen Xiaomi: 5 ways to customize

On the home screen of Xiaomi’s smartphone, clocks and weather are some of the most popular widgets. Not only do they show the current time and temperature, they also add convenience: you no longer have to open individual apps to find out the forecast or the current hour. However, not all users know how to set them correctly — especially if the widget suddenly disappeared after a MIUI update or reset.

In this article, we’ll look at all the possible ways to bring the clock and weather to Xiaomi’s screen, including hidden shell settings, alternative widgets, and solving problems when a standard widget doesn’t work. Instructions are suitable for all modern models, from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 14 and POCO F6. You’ll also learn how to change the display style, add additional data (humidity, pressure), and why the widget sometimes shows the wrong weather.

1. Standard Watch and Weather widget in MIUI: where to look and how to add

Most MIUI 12-14 firmware has the Clock and Weather widget built in by default, but it needs to be activated manually, and can be found in the widget menu, which opens with a long tap on the free space of the home screen.

Instructions for addition:

• 📱 Click on the empty space on the home screen (not the icon!).
• 🔧 At the bottom of the screen will appear panel “Widgets” – type it.
• ⏰ Scroll through the list to the “Hours” or “Weather” block (name depends on version). MIUI).
• 🖱️ Press the “Clock and Weather” widget and drag it to the free screen space.

If the widget is not listed, this could mean:

• ⚙️ You have a lightweight version installed on your device. MIUI (For example, for markets in India or China where widgets are disabled.
• 🔄 Latest updates MIUI 14 Sometimes Reset Widget Settings - Try Rebooting Your Phone.
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO M6 Pro) weather widget is integrated only in the Minus screen (swipe to the left of the main screen).

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If the Watch and Weather widget doesn’t appear in the list, try updating the Weather app via Google Play or GetApps (for Chinese firmware).

2. Customization of appearance: how to change the style of watches and weather data

The standard widget Xiaomi allows you to customize the display of time, date and weather data.

1. Click on the Clock and Weather widget with one finger (not with a long press!).
2. In the menu that appears, select “Settings”
3. Opening a panel with options: 🕒 Time format: 12/24 hour. 📅 Date Display: Full/Abbreviated. 🌡️ Weather data: temperature, humidity, pressure, wind. 🎨 Widget style: classic, minimalist, with animation.

On models with MIUI 14 and later, dynamic wallpaper with weather integration is available: the screen background will change depending on the time of day and weather conditions (for example, the sun in clear weather or rain in precipitation).

1. Go to Settings → Wallpaper.
2. Select the section "Dynamic Wallpaper".
3. Activate the option “Synchronize with the weather”.

Decisions:

Update data manually (type the widget and pull down)

Check the permissions for the Weather app (Settings → Apps → Weather → Permits)

Enable high-precision location (Settings → Privacy → Location → Accuracy)

Clear the Weather app cache (Settings → Apps → Weather → Storage → Clear the cache)

Reinstall the Weather app via Google Play-->

⚠️ Note: If you are using Chinese firmware MIUI (For example, on Xiaomi 13 Ultra for the Chinese market, the weather widget can pull data from Chinese servers, which leads to inaccuracies for other regions).

4. Alternative widgets: top-3 clock-and-weather applications

If the standard Xiaomi widget doesn’t suit you (for example, due to limited customization or errors), you can install third-party solutions.

To add a third-party widget:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Long press on the main screen → «Widgets».
3. Find the widget of the installed app (such as “Another Widget 4×2”) and drag it to the screen.
4. Customize the appearance through the widget menu (usually opened by a typing on it).

5.Clocked Screen Clock and Weather (AOD)

Most of the Xiaomi models with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T, Redmi K60) Supported by Always-on Display (AOD) — displaying time, date and notifications even when the screen is off:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Always-on Display.
2. Activate the slider "Always-on Display".
3. Choose the style of the watch (weather, animation, custom fonts are available).
4. Enable the "Show the Weather" option (if available).

Please note:

• 🔋 AOD Battery consumption (about 1-3% per hour) AMOLED-screen).
• 📱 On devices with LCD-screens (e.g., screens, POCO X5) function AOD idle.
• ⏱️ In some firmware MIUI 14 weather AOD It is displayed only when an active Internet connection is.

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The Always-on Display function only works on smartphones with AMOLED-On the matrix. IPS-screens (e.g. Redmi) 12C) this option is missing.

Problems and errors: the widget does not update, disappears or slows down

If the Clock and Weather widget stops working, check out the following points:

For devices with root rights or custom firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU) it can help:

adb shell pm grant com.miui.weather android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION

This command unlocks the Weather app’s access to the location in the background.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 with) MIUI 14) The weather widget may conflict with the Google Weather app. If data is duplicated or confused, turn off automatic weather updates in Google services settings.

7. Additional chips: voice assistant and automation

The Watch and Weather widget can be integrated with other Xiaomi features for greater convenience:

• 🎤 Voice assistant: Say “OK, Google, what’s the weather today?” or “Show me the time in Moscow” and the data will be displayed on the screen.
• ⚡ Automation: In the application "Automation" Settings → Additionally. → Automation) you can create a rule that will include a weather widget when unlocking the screen.

For owners of Xiaomi Watch or Mi Band weather widget on the phone can be synchronized with the bracelet:

1. Open the Mi Fitness app.
2. Go to Profile → Settings → Weather.
3. Activate the option “Synchronize with the phone”.

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