How to put a watch on the screen Xiaomi: all the ways for Redmi, POCO and Mi

Why you need a Xiaomi watch and what features it gives

Displaying time on the screen of Xiaomi smartphone is not just a convenience, but a full-fledged tool for controlling time without unlocking the device. AMOLED-The screens are always-on display (AOD) It works with minimal battery consumption, but even on devices with low battery consumption. IPS-Matrices can be configured to output clocks on a locked screen or through widgets.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can do it, from standard MIUI settings to hidden features for advanced users, how to turn on a permanently off screen without losing charge, adjust the style of your watch, add a widget to the home screen, and even use third-party customization apps, and why some Xiaomi models can suddenly disappear and fix it.

Method 1: Always-On Display (AOD) — steady-hour AMOLED-screen

The Always-On Display feature is available on most flagship and mid-budget Xiaomi models. AMOLED-displays (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi) K60, POCO F5 Pro) It allows you to display the time, date, notifications and even a battery pattern in ultra-low power mode. AOD double-tape:

1. Go to Settings → Screen → Always-On Display.
2. Activate the Always-On switch.
3. Select the style of the watch in the AOD Style section (digital, analog and even animated options are available).

On some MIUI firmware (especially POCO), the path may be different: Settings → Display → Screensaver and Always-On. If there is no option, then your model does not support AOD due to the type of screen (IPS) or firmware version.

Model with AMOLED-screen (list of supported)

MIUI version not lower than 12.5

Lack of root rights (can block function)

Battery charge above 15% (on some models) AOD shut off)-->

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite and some other models with AMOLED function AOD It may not be available due to hardware limitations of the manufacturer.

Method 2: Lock screen clock for all Xiaomi models

If your smartphone doesn’t support Always-On Display, you can set up the time display on the lock screen.This method works on all Xiaomi devices, including budget Redmi with the help of the new device. IPS-Here's how to do it:

1. Open Settings → Screen → Lock the screen.
2. Select the block style and tap on any of the suggested templates.
3. At the bottom of the screen, click Additional and activate the option to Show the clock on the locked screen.
4. If you wish, change the time format (12/24 hours) to Settings → Additional → Date and time.

MIUI 14+ has the option of customizing the font and color of the watch, so after choosing a locking style, tap on the Edit icon and select the appropriate design, and you can add weather or step widgets directly to the lock screen, so that won't affect the display of time.

Always on screen (AOD)|The clock is locked.|Widget on the main screen|I don't use it, I'm looking at the status bar.|Another option-->

Method 3: Watch Widget on the Home Screen – Quick Access

If you want your watch to be always on hand, add a widget to the home screen, which is true for users who often check the time while using their phone.

1. Press and hold the free space on the main screen.
2. In the menu that appears, select Widgets.
3. Scroll through the list to the Watch section and select the appropriate style (analog, digital, weather).
4. Drag the widget onto the screen and change its size if necessary.

On MIUI 13/14, watch widgets are more functional: they can now show not only the time, but also the date, weather, steps and even the battery level. For example, the Watch + Weather widget updates data in real time and occupies a minimum space on the screen.

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If the Suddenly watch widget disappeared after the MIUI update, try removing it and adding it again. Sometimes firmware crashes reset the widget settings.

Method 4: Hidden MIUI settings for advanced users

There are hidden options in MIUI firmware that allow you to fine-tune the time display, such as turning on the seconds in the lock clock or changing the font of the system clock.

1. Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone and tap the MIUI version 7 times.
2. Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers.
3. Find the Local Time option in the status bar and activate it to display seconds.
4. To change the font of the system clock, use applications like iFont (root rights are required).

Another life hack - the use ADB-commands to activate hidden functions. For example, to enable the display of seconds on the lock screen, run in ADB Shell:

settings put global lock_screen_show_seconds 1

When you reboot the device, the seconds will appear next to the clock. Note that not all commands are running on custom firmware, and their use can lead to failures.

Method 5: Third-party applications for customizing watches

If you don't like the standard MIUI settings, you can use third-party apps from Google Play, which allow you to completely change the design of the watch, add animations and even display additional information (for example, weather forecast or currency exchange rates).

• 🔹 Always On AMOLED — emulation AOD non-device AMOLED (It saves charge due to black background).
• 🔹 Digital Clock Widget – more than 100 styles of digital and analog watches for widget.
• 🔹 Clock for MIUI — Optimized for Xiaomi firmware, supports themes and animations.
• 🔹 AcDisplay - an alternative AOD sign-up.

Check reviews before installing, some apps may conflict with MIUI or consume a lot of battery. Also, pay attention to permissions: if an application requests access to SMS or contacts to display the watch, it is suspicious.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Always On AMOLED fake AOD, But they can’t completely replace it with IPS-They just darken the screen and show the time over it, which still uses up more power than the real thing. AOD on AMOLED.

Why Xiaomi’s Watches Are Losing and How to Fix It

Sometimes users have a problem when the clock suddenly disappears from the lock screen or the AOD stops working, and the reasons can range from firmware failure to application conflict.

• 🔄 Rebooting the device – often helps with temporary system failures.
• 📱 Resetting the lock screen settings: Settings → Annexes → Application management → System settings → Clear the cache.
• 🔋 Battery check: on some models AOD It turns off when it's under 15 percent.
• 🛠️ Update MIUI: In older versions of firmware there are bugs with display of time.
• 🚫 Application Conflict: Disable recently installed programs (especially launchers or optimizers).

If the problem persists, try resetting to factory settings (be sure to back up!) In a pinch, reflash the device through the Mi Flash Tool. But before you do, check if the loss of the watch is related to energy saving mode: in Settings → Battery → Power saving mode, disable restrictions for system applications.

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On Xiaomi models with a MediaTek processor (such as the Redmi Note 11), the AOD clock may be lost due to an error in the display driver.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the watch on the screen Xiaomi