How to display the watch on the main screen of Xiaomi: all ways + problem solving

Do you want time to be on hand, but don’t know how to add a watch to the Xiaomi home screen? This problem is familiar to many owners of Redmi, POCO or Mi smartphones – the standard time widget is often hidden in the settings or not at all in new versions of MIUI 14/15. In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to bring a watch to the desktop, including hidden features and workarounds for different models.

Whether you’re using the Xiaomi 13 Pro with Android 14 or the budget Redmi Note 12, the instructions will work for most of the brand’s devices.We’ll also look at why the widget might disappear after an update, how to return it via Settings → Desktop, and what to do if the watch isn’t displayed correctly.Spoiler: in MIUI 15, the time widget is turned off by default to save power – it needs to be manually activated via a hidden menu.

1. Standard method: Add widgets through the menu

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools. It works on most models, including the Xiaomi 12T, POCO X5 and Redmi 11 Prime.

1. Unlock the phone and go to the main screen.

2. Press and hold the empty area of the desktop (not on the icon!).

3. At the bottom of the screen will appear menu - select the item Widgets (icon with squares).

4. Scroll through the list to the Watch block (usually it is at the beginning or in the Systems section).

5. Press the time widget and drag it to a free space on the screen.

• ⏰ Classic widget: Shows time, date and weather (if geolocation is enabled).
• 🌙 Night mode: automatically dims in the dark.
• ⚙️ Customizable size: stretch the widget with two fingers to enlarge the font.

⚠️ Note: On some models (e.g, POCO F4) The watch widget may not be on the list, and it's due to customized firmware, so you can move on to alternative ways.

Make sure there is free space on the screen.

Turn off the power saving mode (can block widgets)

Update MIUI to the latest version

Restart your phone if the widget doesn’t show up-->

2. Alternative method: through desktop settings

If the watch widget disappears after updating or resetting, it can be returned via hidden MIUI settings.This method works even on Xiaomi 13 Ultra and other flagships with Android 13/14:

1. Open the Settings → Desktop.

2. Scroll down and select Additional Settings (or System widgets on newer versions).

3. Find the Show Clock Switch on the home screen and activate it.

4. Return to the desktop – the widget will appear automatically at the top of the screen.

If the Show Watch item is not on the menu, your model uses a different display mechanism: try installing a third-party widget or updating the firmware to the latest version.

Standard (MIUI)

Third-party (from Google Play)

Analog clock

Digital with a date

I don't need a widget.-->

3. Use of third-party widgets (if the standard one does not work)

Some firmware (e.g. Xiaomi.EU or custom builds) may not have a built-in time widget, in which case the installation of alternative solutions from Google Play will help:

1. Chronus supports MIUI themes and weather synchronization.
2. Digital Clock Widget is a minimalist design with font customization.
3. Transparent Clock & Weather is a translucent widget that fits perfectly into the wallpaper.

To install a third-party widget:

1. Download the app from Google Play.
2. Click the empty space on the desktop → Widgets.
3. Find the widget installed in the list (usually in the Others section).
4. Drag it on the screen and adjust the size/style.

⚠️ Note: Some widgets (e.g, UCCW) Require additional permissions to display the weather, only allow access to verified applications with a rating of 4.5+.

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Before installing a third-party widget, check the reviews about compatibility with your Xiaomi model. For example, Redmi 10C may not work with animation widgets due to a weak processor.

4. Restoration of hours after reset or update

Once reset to factory settings or upgraded to MIUI 15, the time widget often disappears, because the system resets the desktop settings to return the clock:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.

2.Look for Launcher (or MIUI Home) and select Warehouse.

3. Click Clear Data (this will reset your desktop settings, but won't delete apps).

4. After the restart, the watch widget should appear in the add-on menu.

If it didn't help, try:

• 🔄 Switch to another launcher (like Nova Launcher) and back.
• 📱 Reset screen settings through Settings → System system → Resetting settings → Resetting screen settings.
• 🔧 Manually copy widget files from backup (for advanced users).

5. Manual creation of time shortcut (for advanced users)

If neither method worked, you can create a time-trading shortcut through ADB or special apps, a method that is suitable for Xiaomi with root rights or unlocked bootloader.

Instructions via ADB:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC and connect your phone over USB (enable USB Debugging in the developer settings).
2. Adb shell settings put global settings widget_allowed_on_lockscreen 1 This will unlock system widgets.
3. Then type: adb shell am start -a android.intent.action.MAIN -n com.miui.home/.launcher.Launcher To restart the launcher.

After that, the watch widget should appear in the add-on menu. If you don't want to use ADB, try the Shortcut Maker app:

1. Download Shortcut Maker from Google Play.
2. Select Activity → Find com.miui.home.
3. Create a shortcut for com.miui.home.launcher.ClockWidget.

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Using ADB is the only way to return the widget on custom firmware like LineageOS or Pixel Experience, where the system components of MIUI are removed.

6. Solving problems with displaying the clock

Sometimes a time widget is added but it doesn't work correctly: it doesn't update, it shows the wrong time, or it disappears after a reboot.

If the widget still doesn’t work, check:

• 🔋 Power saving mode: turn it off or add it MIUI Home › Exclusions.
• 📡 Internet connection: Weather widget requires network access.
• 🔄 Launcher's cache: clear the cache MIUI Home in the application settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the watch on Xiaomi