How to bring the weather to the home screen of the phone Xiaomi Redmi: the full guide

The weather display on the Xiaomi Redmi home screen is not only convenient, but also visually appealing. At first glance, you will see the temperature, the forecast for the day and even the humidity without opening additional applications. However, not everyone knows how to properly customize this widget, especially if it is a new version of MIUI 14/15 or custom firmware.

In this article, we’ll look at all the ways you can add weather to your screen, from standard MIUI tools to third-party apps with advanced features, how to customize your widget, solve data display problems, and even create an animated background with weather effects, and if your Redmi doesn’t show weather despite all the manipulations, there’s a section at the end of the article that addresses typical bugs.

1. Standard weather widget in MIUI: step-by-step customization

The easiest way to bring the weather to the screen is to use the built-in widget from Xiaomi. It is available on all Redmi models (from Note 8 Pro to Redmi 13C) and does not require the installation of additional applications.

Open the main screen and make a long tap in any free place. At the bottom of the screen, a menu with the Widget option will appear. Slip on it, then find the Weather widget in the list (usually in the MIUI or Systems section). Drag it to the free screen space.

• 📍 Widget size: MIUI 3 options: small (temperature only), medium (temperature only) + Icon) and large (detailed 5-day forecast) Choose the right one based on the free screen space.
• 🌍 Geolocation: When you first run the widget will request access to your location. Allow it, otherwise the data will be displayed for a standard city (usually Beijing).
• ⚙️ Settings: Click on the widget to open the full Weather app and set up units of measurement (Celsius/Fahrenheit), update frequency and notifications.

If the widget doesn't appear in the list, check if the Weather system app is disabled in the settings. Go to Settings → Apps → App Management and find Weather. Make sure it's on and not frozen.

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If the weather widget disappeared after the MIUI update, try resetting the launcher settings: Settings → Home screen → Reset. This will return all standard widgets without losing data.

2. Alternative Weather Widgets: Top-5 supplant

The standard MIUI widget doesn't always suit users -- it can slow down, show inaccurate data, or just dislike the design -- and in this case, third-party apps come to the rescue, and we've tested dozens of options and picked the best ones.

To install a widget from a third-party application:

1. Download and install the selected application from Google Play.
2. Return to the main screen, make a long press → Widgets.
3. Find the widget of the installed app (usually at the end of the list) and drag it to the screen.
4. Customize the size and display options (in most applications this is done via tap on the widget).

Problems with weather display: causes and solutions

Sometimes the weather widget stops updating, shows incorrect data or disappears from the screen. Here are the most common reasons and ways to eliminate them:

• 📵 No Internet: Weather widget requires a network connection to update data. Check if mobile internet or Wi-Fi is on. VPN, Try to disable it – some weather services block requests from certain regions.
• 📍 Incorrect Location: Go to Settings → Confidentiality → Permits → Weather and make sure the app is allowed access to the geodata. GPS Disabled, the widget can show the weather for another city.
• 🔄 Cash and data: Clear the Weather app cache in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Weather. → Storage. If it doesn't help, click Clear Data (all widget settings will be reset).
• 📱 Mistake. MIUI: On some firmware (for example, MIUI 13.0.4 for Redmi Note 11) weather widget may not work due to bugs. Check for system updates in Settings → The phone. → Update MIUI.

⚠️ Warning: If the widget has disappeared from the screen after cleaning the data, don't panic - it's not deleted, it's just reset. Add it again through the widget menu. Also check if the power saving mode for the Weather app is turned off in Settings. → Battery → Choice of applications.

If the problem persists, try:

1. Installing an alternative launcher (like a Nova Launcher or Hyperion Launcher) can sometimes solve widget display problems.
2. Remove the Weather app update via Google Play (if the issue has occurred after the update).
3. Reset network settings in Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

4. Creating an animated weather screen (KWGT + Tasker)

For advanced users who want to display weather in a non-standard way (for example, with animations of rain or snow), a combination of KWGT (Kustom Widget Maker) and Tasker is suitable.

Here's a brief instruction:

1. Install KWGT Pro and Tasker from Google Play.
2. In KWGT, select a weather template (like Weather KWGT or Minimal Weather).
3. Set up. API-Key for weather service (you can use the free key from OpenWeatherMap).
4. In Tasker, create a task to automatically update your data every 30 minutes.
5. Export the widget to the main screen.

Advantages of this method:

• 🎨 Full customization: you can change fonts, colors, add animations.
• 📊 Support for several weather services (AccuWeather, WeatherAPI, OpenWeatherMap).
• 🔄 Automatic update without manual intervention.

⚠️ Attention: Use KWGT Tasker can increase battery consumption by 5 to 10 percent, and if you notice a high heat on your phone, reduce the frequency of updates or turn off animations.

5. Weather on the lock screen: how to set up

Many users want to see the weather not only on the home screen, but also on the lock screen. MIUI has a built-in feature for this, but it's hidden in the settings. Here's how to activate it:

Go to Settings → Lock screen → Additional settings. Find the Weather option on the lock screen and turn it on. After that, the temperature and weather icon will be displayed in the upper right corner of the lock screen.

If this option is not available (this is the case on some firmware for Redmi 9A or Redmi 10C), use the workaround:

1. Install the Always On Display app (such as AOD Mi or Glance Plus).
2. In the application settings, find the Weather section and turn on the display.
3. Set up the style and position of the widget.

Note that constantly displaying the weather on the lock screen can slightly increase battery consumption (by 1-3% per night).If you use AOD, it is recommended to turn it off while you sleep.

Update MIUI to the latest version

Check the availability of the option in Settings → Lock screen

Set it third. AOD-Application (if no option is available)

Set up geolocation for accurate data

Turn it off. AOD overnight-->

6 Weather Notifications and Quick Settings

In addition to the widget on the home screen, you can set up weather notifications and add it to the Quick Settings panel, which is useful if you want to get alerts for sudden temperature changes or precipitation.

To set up notifications:

1. Open the Weather app.
2. Put it on the icon. ⚙️ top-right.
3. Select Notifications and enable options: 🌡️ Temperature changes (set a threshold, for example, ±5°C). ☔ Precipitation (rain, snow). 🌪️ Storm warnings.

Set up alert times (for example, in the morning before you go to work).

To add weather to the Quick Settings panel:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Put it on the icon. ⚙️ or edit.
3. Find the weather tiles and drag them to the active area.

Now you can see the current temperature just by swiping your finger down the screen, which is especially handy if you check the weather frequently throughout the day.

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Weather alerts only work when the Internet is turned on and geolocation is on, and if you turn off your mobile data while you sleep, your morning alerts may not come.

7. Solving specific problems on different Redmi models

Some Xiaomi Redmi models have unique weather display bugs, and we have compiled solutions for the most popular devices:

If your model is not in the table, try universal solutions:

• 🔧 Resetting launcher settings: Settings → Home screen → Reset the settings.
• 📲 Reinstall the app: Remove the updates for the weather in Google Play, then update again.
• 🛠️ Manual update MIUI: Download the latest firmware version for your model from the official website and install it through Settings → The phone. → Update MIUI → Three points. → Select the update file.

FAQ: Frequent questions about weather settings on Redmi