How to add a widget to the lock screen Xiaomi: all ways and life hacks

Why are widgets on the lock screen Xiaomi is convenient?

Xiaomi's lock screen is not just a security guard against random clicks, but a full-fledged information hub. Widgets here turn it into a personal dashboard: the weather for tomorrow, missed calls, headphone charge level or even quick access to a smart home — all at hand without unlocking the phone. But not all users know that the possibilities of customization are much wider than it seems at first glance.

Depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and the smartphone model (Redmi Note 12, Poco X5, Mi 11, etc.), the process of adding a widget can be different. Somewhere you need a couple of taps, and somewhere you have to dig into the hidden settings. This article covers all the current ways, from standard to little-known tricks for advanced users.

It’s important to understand that not all widgets can be displayed on the lock screen, for example, widgets from third-party apps (like Google Keep or Spotify) are not supported here, only system ones: watches, weather, calendar, music player, etc. But even with this limitation, the functionality remains impressive.

Method 1: Standard Addition via Lock Screen Settings

This is the most obvious and versatile method that works on most Xiaomi devices running MIUI 12-14, suitable for Redmi, Poco and Mi series models released after 2020.

Instructions:

1. Unlock your phone and go to the main screen.
2. Swipe right to open the Lock Screen (or click on the gear icon in the lower right corner of the lock screen).
3. Slip the button to Set up or Edit (depending on the version of MIUI).
4. Select the Widgets section (sometimes it is hidden under the option).
5. Move the slider opposite the desired widget (for example, Weather or Calendar) in the position On.
6. Click Ready and lock the screen to see the changes.

If the widget doesn’t appear immediately, try:

• 🔄 Reboot your phone (sometimes helps reset the system cache).
• 📱 Update MIUI up to the latest version (in old builds there are bugs with display).
• 🔧 Reset the lock screen settings (Settings) → Lock screen → Reset).

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Method 2: Through the theme settings (for MIUI 13/14)

In newer versions of MIUI, lock screen widgets are closely related to the set theme, and some themes (e.g., "Minimalism" or "Digital Detox") can block additional elements from being displayed to bypass this:

Open the Themes app (Brush Icon) and follow the following steps:

1. Go to the section My topics → Current topic.
2. Slip the pencil icon (Edit) in the upper right corner.
3. Select the Lock screen → Widgets.
4. Activate the desired elements (such as Steps or Music).
5. Save the changes and apply the theme again.

If the widget doesn't appear after this manipulation, try changing the theme to a standard one (e.g. "MIUI Default") and re-setting. Some custom themes from the Mi Theme Store may conflict with system widgets.

Method 3: Hidden widgets for advanced users

Few people know, but MIUI has undocumented widgets that don't appear in the standard menu, like the Smart Home widget (for managing Mi Home devices) or Quick Notes, to activate them:

You'll need:

• 📱 Xiaomi smartphone on the MIUI 13/14 Unlocked bootloader (not necessarily root).
• 💻 Computer with installed ADB and drivers for your model.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and enable USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap on version → go back to Additional settings → For developers → Debugging over USB).
2. Open the command prompt (or Terminal on Mac/Linux) and type:

adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_widgets_enabled 1


adb shell settings put secure lock_screen_widgets_list "weather;calendar;music;smart_home;notes"

1. Reboot the phone.
2. Now in the lock screen settings should appear new widgets.

⚠️ Attention: Misuse of the right ADB-If after you run the commands, the lock screen stopped working correctly, reset the settings via Settings. → System system → Resetting settings → Reset the lock screen settings.

Compatibility table widgets with Xiaomi models

Not all widgets are available on all devices, and here is a compatibility table for popular models, and the data is relevant for MIUI 14 (2026):

On devices with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 processor (such as the Xiaomi 13 Ultra), the Smart Home widget can be displayed with a delay of up to 2-3 seconds due to energy optimization. If you want instant reaction, turn off optimization for the Mi Home app in the battery settings.

Problem Solving: Widget is not working or is lost

If the widget is added but does not update the data (for example, the weather shows old information or the music player does not respond to commands), try the following steps:

For the Weather widget:

• 🌍 Check if Location Auto-Detection is enabled in the Weather App settings.
• 🔄 Update data manually: Open the Weather app, pull the screen down for an update.
• 📵 Make sure the app has internet access (turn on Mobile Data or Wi-Fi in the background).

For the widget Music:

• 🎵 Check if your player supports integration with MIUI (Works with Mi Music, Spotify, YouTube Music).
• 🔊 Make sure that the music is played through the system player, not through the browser.
• 🔧 Reinstall the player app if the widget doesn't respond to commands.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI Global Market (Global) ROM) The Step widget may not be updated due to sync limitations with Google Fit. To fix this, install Chinese or European firmware (e.g., Google Fit, MIUI EU) or use third-party steps-counting apps that support integration with MIUI (For example, Mi Band Tools).

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If the Weather widget shows incorrect data, try manually specifying the city in the Weather app settings rather than relying on geolocation. Sometimes this speeds up the update on the lock screen.

Customization of the widget: changing the size, style and location

MIUI 14 has the ability to fine-tune the appearance of widgets on the lock screen, for example, for the Weather widget you can select:

• 🌤️ Minimalist style (temperature and icon only).
• 📊 Extended style (with 5 days forecast and humidity).
• 🎨 Color scheme (auto, dark, light).

To change the style:

1. Open Settings → Lock screen → Set up.
2. Slip on an active widget (for example, the weather).
3. Select the Style tab and experiment with the options.
4. Additional fonts are available for the Watch widget (including digital and analog dials).

On some devices (such as the Xiaomi 13T), you can even change the transparency of the widget so that it does not distract from the wallpaper.

1. Press your finger on the lock screen and select Set up wallpaper.
2. Activate the background blur option.
3. In the Widgets section, move the Transparency slider to the desired value.

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On devices with AMOLED-screens (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T Pro) it is recommended to use dark widget styles - this reduces battery consumption and reduces pixel burnout.

FAQ: Frequent questions about widgets on Xiaomi lock screen