How to reduce widgets on Xiaomi smartphones: a complete guide to MIUI 14/15

Widgets on Xiaomi smartphones are a handy tool for quick access to information, but sometimes they take up too much space on the screen. Excessively large blocks of weather, calendar or music player can clutter the desktop, preventing comfortable use of the device. Luckily, in the shell. MIUI (Version 14 and 15) There are several ways to reduce the size of widgets or optimize their display.

In this article, we’ll break down all the available methods, from standard settings to hidden features and third-party solutions, and learn how to scale widgets, hide unnecessary items, use transparent themes, and even create custom solutions for the perfect desktop. We will pay special attention to the nuances for different models of Redmi, POCO Xiaomi’s flagships, as the interface may be slightly different.

If you're tired of the bulky widgets that eat up the useful screen space, this guide will help you regain control of the look of your smartphone, start with the simplest ways and gradually move on to more advanced techniques.

1. Standard size change of widgets in MIUI

The most obvious way to reduce the widget is to resize it directly on the desktop. MIUI 14/15 This is done intuitively, but not all users are aware of the nuances:

Keep your finger on the widget. 1-2 You'll see blue markers at the corners of the block, and you'll pull them to change the width or the height, but not all widgets support arbitrary zoom. For example, Xiaomi’s Weather widget is often fixed in size, while Notes widget can be stretched freely.

• 📱 Supports Size Change: Notes, Calendar, Music, Google Keep
• ❌ Fixed size: Weather (stock), Steps, Smart Home
• 🔄 Partially customizable: Watch (you can choose style, but not size)

Important point: If the widget does not respond to Attempt to resize, try removing it from the screen first (Hold it on). → Remove it, and then add it back from the widget menu, sometimes it resets the scaling constraints, and check if you have a sizing-blocking theme installed, which we'll talk about in the next section.

2. Use of design themes to reduce widgets

Many people do not know that the topics MIUI They can dramatically change the look and size of widgets. Some custom themes offer compact versions of standard blocks:

Go to Settings. → Registration → My themes and select the Widgets section, and here you'll find alternative styles for weather, watches and other elements. For example, the Minimal Dark theme offers a weather widget 2 times smaller than the standard one, retaining all the functionality.

Where to look for the right themes? in the official Xiaomi theme store (Settings) → Registration → Online topics) search for keywords: "small widget", "compact", "mini". @MiuiDesign and @CompactThemes — They specialize in minimalist solutions.

⚠️ Warning: When you change theme, some widgets may temporarily disappear from your desktop. Don't panic, they're not deleted, they're just reset. Just add them back from the widget menu (Long tap on your desktop). → Widgets).

3. Hiding elements inside widgets

If you can't make the widget smaller, you can hide the unnecessary elements inside it, which works for most standard Xiaomi widgets:

For example, in the Weather widget, you can turn off the display:

Forecasts for the week (leave only the current weather)

- Humidity and pressure indicator

- Background effects animations

To do this, click on the three dots in the top right corner of the widget and select Display Settings. In some versions MIUI This item may be called the widget parameters.

Remove the weather forecast for the week|Turn off background animation|Hide the step indicator|Reduce the typeface|Turn off the date display-->

For Calendar and Notes widgets, concealment options are available:

Upcoming events (leave only the current day)

- Color markers of categories

- Background of notes (make transparent)

V MIUI 15 it became possible to completely disable the shadow of the widget, which visually reduces its perception of the 15-20%

Additional settings → Effects.

If your widget doesn’t have explicit hiding settings for elements, try the following trick: add the widget to the screen, then go to Settings. → Annexes → Manage applications, find the app that owns the widget (like Weather) and clear its cache. Sometimes this will unlock hidden customization options.

4.Using third-party launchers for fine-tuning

Stock launcher Xiaomi (MIUI Launcher) has limited customization options.If you need precise widget size control, consider alternative launchers:

• 📲 Nova Launcher – allows you to change the size of widgets with pixel accuracy, adjust indentations and transparency
• 🎨 Lawnchair – supports adaptive widgets and custom desktop grids
• ⚡ Hyperion Launcher – optimized for Xiaomi, retains corporate identity MIUI, adds flexibility
• 🔄 Smart Launcher 6 – automatically adjusts widgets for free space

For example, in Nova Launcher you can:

1. Install a customized desktop grid (for example, 10×10 opportunistic 5×5)

2. Change the size of the widgets in 1% increments (in the widget settings) → Size)

3. Set up indentations between elements

4.Apply a semi-transparent background for widgets

Instructions for setting up Nova Launcher for Xiaomi:

1. Install a launcher from Google Play
2. Set it as the default launcher in Settings → Applications → By default
3. Go to the Nova Settings → Desktop → Grid size and set up 9×6
4. Add the widget to the screen, hold it and select Change Size
5. Use sliders to fine-tune width and height

⚠️ Note: When using third-party launchers, some functions MIUI For example, the smart home widget may stop updating the status of devices, and the health widget may stop showing the current pedometer data.

5. Creating custom widgets with the help of KWGT

For the most demanding users who need unique widgets of minimal size, the application is ideal for them. KWGT Kustom Widget Maker. is a powerful tool for creating widgets from scratch or based on templates.

How to reduce the widget with the help KWGT:

1. Install. KWGT and KWGT Pro Key (to unlock all functions)

2. Download the compact template from the Play section → Widgets (see #small, #mini, #compact)

3.Import the pattern into KWGT and edit it:

Reduce the size of the main container

Remove unnecessary items (date, icons, etc.)

- Set up background transparency.

4. Save the widget and add it to your desktop

Examples of minimalist templates for Xiaomi:

- "Micro Weather - Weather in the World 1×1 cell

- "Tiny Clock – a watch with a date in the format 2×1

Compact Steps – Pedometer without unnecessary schedules

Mini Music – Player with only the basic buttons

Advantage KWGT You can create a widget that's right for you, like just leaving the current temperature without animation, or just showing the battery percentage without the icon, minus you having to understand the basic principles of widgets or use ready-made solutions to work properly.

6.Desktop optimization for visual reduction of widgets

Sometimes widgets seem bigger than they really are because of a mismanaged desktop design, and here are some visual optimization techniques:

• 🖼️ Use minimalist wallpapers, either monochromatic or barely visible, and bright wallpapers make widgets more visible and heavier"
• 📏 Increase the number of rows and columns on the desktop (in Nova Launcher or through the desktop). ADB-This will reduce the relative size of the widgets.
• 🔳 Place widgets in the corner of the screen – according to the principles of Gestalt psychology, elements at the edges are perceived less cumbersomely.
• 🎨 Set up the transparency of the panels in Settings → Registration → Transparency (not available on all devices)

For advanced users: you can change the density of the screen (DPI), It's going to automatically reduce all the interface elements, including the widgets. ADB:

adb shell wm density 420

Where 420 — newness DPI (standard for most Xiaomi — 440-480). After you use it, restart the device. Attention: this will change the size of all the elements of the system, not just widgets!

Another effective method is to group widgets into folders, for example, you can put the widgets of the weather, clock and calendar in one folder on your desktop, leaving only the folder icon in view.

1. Create a folder (drop one application to another)

2. Drag the widget into the folder (some launchers will need to convert the widget into a shortcut first)

3. Configure the folder display (in Nova Launcher you can make it transparent)

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Change of change DPI through ADB It affects all system scaling, not just widgets. Before you experiment, write down the current value with the adb shell wm density command and save it.

7. Features for different Xiaomi models

Depending on the Xiaomi model, the available widget customization options may vary, and here are the key nuances for the popular series:

For devices on MIUI 15 (2026) a new feature, "Adaptive widgets," is introduced, and they automatically adjust to the free space on the screen:

1.Put your finger on your desk

2. Select Desktop Settings

3. Activate the option Adaptive widgets

4. Drag the widget to the right place - it will change the size on its own

Nana POCO Some Redmis may not have the option to resize widgets due to the lighter version. MIUI. In this case, it will help:

- Installation of an alternative launcher

Use of widgets from third-party applications (e.g. Chronus for weather)

- Manual creation of widgets through KWGT

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