The Xiaomi Watch 4 has become a popular gadget thanks to its combination of functionality and affordable price. But even with such an advanced device, users sometimes face simple but annoying problems — for example, when the alarm goes off at the wrong time and it can not turn it off. Unlike smartphones, where the alarm interface is intuitive, on smart watches, the logic of the work can differ depending on the firmware version or regional settings.
This article will help you understand how to properly turn off the alarm on the Xiaomi Watch 4 – whether it is a one-time shutdown, deleting an unnecessary signal or completely stopping all notifications. We will look at three main ways (through the clock menu, mobile app and voice commands), and also analyze the typical errors that cause the alarm clock to continue to ring despite all manipulations.
If you've tried turning off your alarm clock, but it still works, don't rush to reset your settings. 80 percent of the time, it's solved by simple actions that many users don't know about, like alarm clocks created through the Mi Fitness app, can be duplicated in the system menu of the watch, and you have to turn them off in both places.
1. Turn off the alarm clock directly on the clock
The fastest way is to control alarm clocks directly from the screen of Xiaomi Watch 4. This does not require a smartphone, but here is a step-by-step instruction:
- Swipe your finger from the bottom up to open the main menu.
- Find the Alarm Icon (usually depicted as a bell with numbers) and tap it.
- In the list of active alarm clocks, select the one to turn off. Each one will have a switch (on blue, off gray).
- To completely remove the alarm clock, press it and hold it for 2 seconds, then confirm the action in the window that appears.
If the alarm doesn’t appear on the list but keeps going, check:
- 🔔 System Notifications: Sometimes signals may come from other apps (like Google Assistant or Alice).
- ⏰ Do Not Disturb: If activated, alarm clocks may be ignored, but some system signals still break through.
- 🔄 Phone Sync: Update data manually by swiping down from the top edge of the screen and selecting Sync.
Make sure the watch is connected to the phone.|Check the charge level (below 10% may fail functions)|Update the firmware through Mi Fitness|Reset the clock if the alarm clock does not go off.-->
On some versions of the Xiaomi Watch 4 firmware, alarm clocks are divided into "disposable" and "repeatable" alarms. The first are automatically deleted after activation, and the second require manual shutdown. ↻ Next to time, it is a repeating alarm clock.
⚠️ Warning: If the alarm clock appears again after the switch is off, check the Mi Fitness settings on your phone.
2.Manage alarm clocks through the Mi Fitness app
The Mi Fitness mobile app (formerly Mi Fit) provides more options for setting alarm clocks than the watch itself, which is especially useful if you need to:
- 📱 Turn off several alarm clocks at the same time.
- 🔄 Synchronize settings with other Xiaomi devices.
- 📅 Set up a schedule for the week ahead.
To turn off the alarm clock through the app:
- Open Mi Fitness on your smartphone and go to Profile section → Xiaomi Watch 4.
- Select the Alarms (may be in the Notifications or Tools sub-menu).
- In the list, find the desired alarm clock and move the slider to the right (to turn off) or click on the basket (to delete).
- Confirm the changes and wait for the clock to sync (usually 10–30 seconds).
If the alarm doesn’t appear in the app but is on the watch, try:
- Update the data: Pull the screen down in the Alarms section.
- Reconnect the clock: go to the profile → Xiaomi Watch 4 → Disable the device, then reconnect.
- Check the permissions: In your phone settings, make sure that Mi Fitness has access to Calendar and Notifications.
Through the clock menu|Through the mobile app|Voice commands.|I don't use alarm clocks.-->
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The alarm clock doesn't go off after hours. | Conflict with settings in Mi Fitness | Turn off the alarm clock in both places. |
| The alarm goes off twice. | Duplication in watches and telephones | Remove the duplicate in Mi Fitness |
| There is no way to edit the time. | Outdated firmware | Update the software through Settings → System → Update |
| The alarm clock is running in "Do Not Disturb" mode. | The exception for alarm clocks included | Turn off the option in Settings → Regimes → Exceptions |
3. Turn off the alarm clock by voice (for firmware with Alice or Google Assistant)
If your Xiaomi Watch 4 supports a voice assistant (like Alice from Yandex or Google Assistant), you can turn off the alarm with the command. This is convenient when you are busy or the clock is out of reach.
- Activate voice assistant: For Alice, say "Alice" or press the button on the watch (if tied). For Google Assistant, hold the power button or say "OK, Google."
Say the command:
- "Switch off the alarm at 7:00" (exact time).
- "Delete all alarms for tomorrow."
- "Switch off the repeating alarm for Monday."
- Wait for voice confirmation (for example, "Alarm clock is off at 7:00 am").
Voice control doesn't work on all versions of the firmware, unless the assistant recognizes the commands:
- 🔊 Check if the microphone is on in the clock settings (Settings) → Voice input).
- 🌐 Make sure the language of the assistant matches the system language of the clock.
- 📱 Update the assistant app on your phone (e.g. Yandex or Google).
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If the voice assistant doesn't understand the commands, try to make them simpler, for example, instead of "Cancel the alarm for tomorrow morning" say "Switch off the alarm for 7 o'clock."
On some firmware, voice alarms may conflict with system notifications. If the alarm goes off after the voice alarm goes off, check:
- Notification log in Mi Fitness (Profile) → Notifications → History).
- Time synchronization settings between the clock and the phone (Settings) → System system → Date and time).
4 Why the alarm clock doesn't turn off: common mistakes
Even after all the instructions are followed, the alarm clock can still go off.-5 The reasons why this happens and how to fix it:
- Duplication in watch and phone: The alarm clock is created in both Mi Fitness and the system menu of the watch. The solution is to delete it in both places.
- Sync failure: the data between the watch and the phone hasn't been updated in a long time. Solution - manually sync the devices (swipe down the watch screen and select Sync).
- Outdated firmware: In older versions of software, alarm clocks may not work properly. Solution - update the clock through Settings → System system → Update of the PO.
- Conflict with third-party apps: Some programs (like Sleep as Android) can create alarm clocks. Solution - check the settings of such applications.
- Hardware failure: If the alarm goes off even after the settings are reset, the speaker or vibration motor may be faulty. Solution, call the service center.
Especially often, problems arise after a firmware update. For example, in version 1.7.84 for Xiaomi Watch 4, there was a bug that caused alarm clocks to duplicate when synchronized.
How to fix alarm clock duplication after update
Another common mistake is that the time zones are not aligned on the watch and the phone, and if the smartphone has Moscow time and the clock is GMT, the alarm clock can go off 3-4 hours earlier or later.
- On the clock: Settings → System system → Date and time → Time zone → Automobile.
- On the phone: check the time settings in Settings → System system → Date and time.
⚠️ Note: If you are using the Xiaomi Watch 4 from your iPhone, the alarm clock sync may not work smoothly due to iOS limitations.
5. Resetting alarm clock settings to factory
If there's no way to do that, and the alarm keeps going, the last option is to reset, which is a radical solution, but it's guaranteed to delete all the alarms and all the other user data.
- 📱 Make a backup of the data in Mi Fitness (Profile) → Xiaomi Watch 4 → Backup).
- 🔋 Make sure the battery is over 50 hours%.
- 📝 Write down or take pictures of important settings (e.g. notifications, dials).
To reset the settings:
- On the clock, go to Settings → System → Reset settings.
- Select Reset all settings (not to be confused with Reset Bluetooth Settings only).
- Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 1-2 minutes).
- Once turned on, reconnect the watch to your phone via Mi Fitness.
Once reset, all alarms will be deleted, but can be returned when restored from backup.
- 🚫 Do not restore alarm settings from the backup.
- 🔄 Create new alarm clocks manually.
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Resetting is a last resort: 90% of the time, the problem is solved by syncing or updating the firmware. Use the reset only if the alarm clock interferes with the clock (for example, constantly vibrating or blocking the screen).
6. Alternative ways to control alarm clocks
If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party solutions that are suitable for advanced users who want to flexibly set alarm clocks or automate them.
Method 1: Applications for smart watches
Some apps, such as Tools & Mi Band (available on Google Play), allow you to:
- 📊 Manage alarm clocks en masse (turn on / off everything at once).
- 🔄 Sync alarm clocks with Google calendar.
- 🛠️ Set up vibration and sound separately for each alarm clock.
To use:
- Install the app on your phone.
- Connect Xiaomi Watch 4 with Mi Fitness
- In the app menu, find the Alarms section and set them up as you wish.
Method 2: Automation with Tasker or Shortcuts
If you're using Android, you can create an automatic rule to turn off alarm clocks at certain times.
- 🤖 Using Tasker: Profile: Time = 23:00 Task: Send a team to the clock through ADB: am broadcast -a com.xiaomi.watch.ALARM_CANCEL
- 📱 Using Shortcuts (iPhone): Create a shortcut with the action "Send Notification to Xiaomi Watch 4" with the text "Disable All Alarms".
Method 3: Use IFTTT
Service IFTTT It allows you to create chains of action between devices, for example, you can configure them:
- 🌐 Turning off the alarm clock when connecting to Wi-Fi at home.
- 📅 Automatically remove alarm clocks for the weekend.
For this:
- Register at iftt.com.
- Connect your Xiaomi account to the service.
- Create an applet with a trigger (like if it’s Saturday) and action (Switch off the alarm on Xiaomi Watch 4).
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To automate through ADB or Tasker requires the developer rights on the watch. To enable them, go to Settings. → About the clock and tap 7 times by the assembly number.
Frequent questions and decisions
We have collected answers to the most popular questions of users Xiaomi Watch 4 about alarm clocks. If your problem is not here, check the official documentation or contact Xiaomi in support.